OUR LATEST WANDERINGS
< exploring southern africa kilometer by kilometer >
“If ever I’ve seen magic, it has been in Africa.” – John Hemingway
LULA IN MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NATIONAL PARK
< a pyjama party >
The misconception that the Karoo is flat is never more evident than in Mountain Zebra National Park, framed by the backdrop of the rounded dome-peaks of the Bankberg mountain range, its deep-etched valleys with gushing rivers and streams, and flat mountain-top plateaus, which at first appear to stretch infinitely, but drop off steeply down intimating cliff edges.
LULA IN ADDO
< elephants galore >
I wasn’t entirely convinced we’d see elephants, but they were everywhere! With only a day and a smidge in the reserve, we started at Hapoor watering hole and sat patiently waiting for the herds to arrive. And they did! Herd after herd! We think we probably watched around 250 gentle giants run joyfully to greet other elephants, mud bathe, and drink together. It was a party.
LULA IN FRANCE
< a taste of europe >
The Dordogne Valley is home to some of the country’s most picture-perfect countryside, hill-top villages, medieval castles, mysterious caves, delicious food and now too, my family’s three big bear dogs, Bentley, Bellsie & Floyd.
The region also boasts 10 of France’s Plus Beaux Villages and goodness, vineyards galore, so even if you’re traveling solo like I did, wandering aimlessly through cobblestone streets or wine-tasting at the local wine farm is a perfect way to spend an entire afternoon.
LULA IN CERES
< a winter wonderland >
On every possible road from Ceres to Matroosberg Nature Reserve, people had parked, alighted, and were playing, adults and children, yelling and slipping and rolling down snow-covered hills, building elaborate snow creatures, chasing each other with snowballs, and enjoying a rare sight in a normally green part of our country.
The snow brought a sense of childlike wonder and joy. We all got to play with reckless abandon. What medicine for the soul.
A LEOPARD LOVE AFFAIR
< the spotted one >
Then, there she was, the most beautiful leopard. Over the next few days, we would spend hours with this playful, bright-eyed creature and be ever so thankful we didn’t make it out of the park after all.
LULA IN LESOTHO
< sani pass in the snow >
With Lula’s heater on the fritz, we set off up the highest (and arguably the most spectacular) mountain pass in Africa to meet the snow in the wild lands of Lesotho, completely unprepared! Next time, we’ll pack more than just a bobble hat and a pair of gloves each!
LULA IN THE TANKWA KAROO
< wide-open spaces & other worldly landscapes >
Although only 4 hours away from Cape Town, Tankwa Karoo may as well be an entirely different planet. Desolate, isolate & endlessly beautiful.
OUR WANDERINGS
< exploring southern africa kilometer by kilometer >
“If ever I’ve seen magic, it has
been in Africa.” – John Hemingway
LULA IN MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NATIONAL PARK
< pyjama party >
The misconception that the Karoo is flat is never more evident than in Mountain Zebra National Park, framed by the backdrop of the rounded dome-peaks of the Bankberg mountain range.
LULA IN ADDO
< elephants galore >
Herd after herd, the elephants arrived! We think we probably watched around 250 gentle giants run joyfully to greet other elephants, mud bathe, and drink together. It was a party.
LULA IN FRANCE
< bonjour la campagne >
It’s hard to say goodbye to African soil, even for a couple of weeks in the southwest of France in peak summer. But that’s exactly what I did when my mom called to say my dogs (our family dogs) were without a babysitter…
LULA IN CERES
< winter wonderland >
On every possible road from Ceres to Matroosberg Nature Reserve, people had parked, alighted, and were playing, adults and children, yelling and slipping and rolling down snow-covered hills, building elaborate snow creatures, chasing each other with snowballs…
A LEOPARD LOVE AFFAIR
< the spotted one >
Then, there she was, the most beautiful leopard. Over the next few days, we would spend hours with this playful, bright-eyed creature and be ever so thankful we didn’t make it out of the park after all.
LULA IN LESOTHO
< sani pass in the snow >
With Lula’s heater on the fritz, we set off up the highest (and arguably the most spectacular) mountain pass in Africa to meet the snow in the wild lands of Lesotho, completely unprepared! Next time, we’ll pack more than just a bobble hat and a pair of gloves each!
LULA IN THE TANKWA
< other worldly landscapes >
Although only four hours away from Cape Town, the Tankwa Karoo may as well be an entirely different planet. It is desolate, isolate & endlessly beautiful.
LULA IN ATLANTIS
< white sands >
Lula was about two minutes old (at least to us) & so the boys suggested a day of 4x4ing at the Atlantis Dunes! As always, go big…
LULA IN GREYTON
< local is lekker >
Greyton is one of our favourite local places! To drive Lula in a field full of yellow sunshine flowers & up a mountain to enjoy an epic view was such a dream!
LULA IN CEDERBERG
< ancient lands >
We’ve been to the Cederberg a gazillion times, but even a day trip out to this ancient & sculptural rocky wilderness is always spectacular!
LULA IN THE WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK
< turquoise waters >
Tropical beaches don’t necessarily spring to mind when you mention the word ‘Africa’ but we’ve got them. Pink flamingos too.
LULA IN WALKER BAY
< the wild side >
It’s not every day you get to drive on an isolated beach. Walker Bay’s 4 x 4 Fishing Trail was beyond extraordinary.
LULA IN THE CAPE PENINSULA
< a waddle & a wade >
Home to some of Africa’s most unusual tuxedo-wearing creatures, this adventure right on our doorstep is one not to be missed.
LULA IN ATLANTIS
< white sands >
Lula was about two minutes old (at least to us) & so the boys suggested a day of 4x4ing at the Atlantis Dunes! As always, go big…
LULA IN GREYTON
< local is lekker >
Greyton is one of our favourite local places! To drive Lula in a field full of yellow sunshine flowers & up a mountain to enjoy an epic view was such a dream!
LULA IN CEDERBERG
< ancient lands >
We’ve been to the Cederberg a gazillion times, but even a day trip out to this ancient & sculptural rocky wilderness is always spectacular!
LULA IN THE WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK
< turquoise waters >
Tropical beaches don’t necessarily spring to mind when you mention the word ‘Africa’ but we’ve got them. Pink flamingos too.
LULA IN WALKER BAY
< a drive on the wild side >
It’s not every day you get to drive on an isolated beach. Walker Bay’s 4 x 4 Fishing Trail was beyond extraordinary.
LULA IN THE CAPE PENINSULA
< a waddle & a wade >
Home to some of Africa’s most unusual tuxedo-wearing creatures, this adventure right on our doorstep is one not to be missed.
OUR LATEST SHORT ADVENTURE FILMS
OUR LATEST SHORT ADVENTURE FILMS
COMING SUPER SOON
< a work in progress >
We’re still working on these posts but if you’d like, we can absolutely let you know when they’re ready! Contact us.
LULA IN THE KGALAGADI
< our fave place >
Into the wild we go in search of playful cheetah cubs; lazy, elusive leopards, hot lions & giraffe lovers. Thunderstorms & red sands. What a wondrous place.
LULA IN KILLARNEY
< speed >
A quick shutter speed, a big lens & fast-moving subjects. Like the bush, but with superbikes, Russian rolls & chips & very happy boys.
LULA IN BO KAAP
< a rainbow >
The Bo Kaap is Cape Town’s most colourful suburb, brimming with culture, delicious food & joyfully painted homes.
LULA IN WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK (AGAIN)
< spring, spring, spring >
A riot of colour right on the beach! Plus, a baby zebra in a field of spring wild flowers.
LULA IN CLIFTON
< summer >
Turquoise waters & hot temperatures. The last days of summer had us all flocking to the beaches, and can you blame us?
LULA IN NAMAQUALAND
< fields of orange >
Before the snow arrived in Ceres, we join the flower hunters in search of spring’s most glorious wild flower displays.
LULA AT ZONE 7
< dust & dirt >
The South African MX National Championships are thrilling to watch! Dead-defying jumps, hot competition & my favourite, people-watching!
LULA IN KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS
< botanicals & birdlife >
Tiny glorious sunbirds amongst the Namaqua daisies at this iconic botanical garden.
LULA ON CHAPPIES
< magnificence >
Chapman’s Peak is featured frequently in car advertisements, and once you’ve driven on it, you’ll see why it’s a top shoot location.
LULA AT TINTSWALO BOULDERS
< penguins >
Falling asleep to the sound of the ocean lapping on the shore, plus, some rather loud black & white neighbours.
LULA IN SILVERMINE NATURE RESERVE
< reflections >
Silvermine is part of the protected Table Mountain Nature Park and is brimming with spectacular fynbos all around the dam.
LULA IN THE V&A WATERFRONT
< city life >
After unseasonably warm weather in Cape Town, and with the Waterfront’s unusually tropical waters, surely this is still the Cape of Storms?
COMING SUPER SOON
< a work in progress >
We’re still working on these posts but if you’d like, we can absolutely let you know when they’re ready! Contact us.
LULA IN THE KGALAGADI
our favourite
LULA IN THE WATERFRONT
city life
LULA IN CAPE POINT
a blustery day
LULA IN KILLARNEY
thrill of speed
LULA IN BO KAAP
rainbows
LULA IN NAMAQUALAND
orange fields
LULA IN THE WEST COAST
spring flowers
LULA AT ZONE 7
dirt bikes
LULA IN CLIFTON
city summers
LULA IN KIRSTENBOSCH
botanicals
LULA IN SILVERMINE
reflections
LULA AT BOULDERS
penguins
LULA ON CHAPPIES
this road
