Last spring, with a small window of opportunity to go in search of flowers, Mariska Bartlett hit the jackpot. From fields of yellow to tiny blooms in the deep desert, Namaqualand and the Richtersveld delivered heart-stopping beauty and unrivalled solitude. This is why you should start planning now.
If you crave a game-viewing holiday with enviable extras, look no further than Zimbabwe’s Kazuma Pan and Hwange national parks. Our family trip uncovered some gems that deserve their space on overlanders’ itineraries. By Lea Erasmus