
September 10-16, 2025, I’m hosting a micro-group Safari trip to South Africa at Madikwe Game Reserve! I’ve had so many friends and family who want to travel to South Africa and go on Safari, but they have no idea how, or where to start, or they are scared and want someone to travel with them……

It’s no secret that I LOVE a Safari! I’ve heard about Safari West awhile back when a few people mentioned that there is one in Santa Rosa! I looked it up a couple of years ago and it’s been on my bucket list ever since! This is about the closest thing you can get to…

What not to do on Safari. Safaris are exciting and no doubt one of the most thrilling experiences you will ever have. If coming to Africa for the first time or even as a seasoned safari goer, it’s always good to know the do’s and dont’s. Although the safari industry is extremely vast, we will…

Passport, Visa, & Vaccinations The FIRST question I had when planning my African Safari was…what do I pack?? My first priorities were okay 1. Do I need a visa? and 2. What immunizations are required to go to Africa? Well USA citizens don’t need a visa to travel to most of the African Countries, but…

The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa Cape Town is HANDS DOWN one of, if not my FAVORITE city in the world! I went the end of January / beginning of February and the weather was incredible! It is summer in South Africa and I personally think it’s the best time to go because it’s after…

Here is my 1 week Safari itinerary in Sabi Sands & Kruger National Park traveling from Johannesburg, South Africa! 1 Night in Johannesburg International Airport Hotel I booked a round trip flight in and out of Johannesburg. The drive directly to Sabi Sands is about a 4-6 hour drive and after a 24 hour long…

A review of Elephant Plains Game Reserve in Sabi Sands I had the pleasure of staying 4 nights at Elephant Plains! I specifically chose Elephant Plains because of it’s location. It is in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve which has the highest density of leopards in South Africa. I really wanted to make sure I…