South Africa
Tswalu, South Africa: the ultimate destination for a luxury safari – NZ Herald
“It was when the mountains caught fire that we started to worry. A summer storm had rolled in over the Korannaberg ranges and lightning was slashing through the vast desert skies, setting the hillside alight before quickly being extinguished by the torrential rain.”
A memorable stay at the five-star Palace at Sun City – Stuff
“In the valley of an ancient volcano, two hours’ drive from Johannesburg, palm-topped spires rise above the trees. Giant kudu - spiral-horned antelope - leap out from the tower walls, and hulking stone leopards perch on roof corners, on the look out for approaching visitors. This is The Palace at Sun City, and it’s one of Africa’s most remarkable hotels.”
Come Home to History – NZ Herald
“At one end of a balcony looms a giant photo of a young Nelson in boxing attire, his fists raised awkwardly for the camera. ‘Madiba loved boxing,’ says our guide, using the Xhosa clan name for Mandela, ‘but he was never any good at it.’ She laughs. For all the historic weight of Sanctuary Mandela, there’s no stuffiness about this place.”