Mariepskop’s story is as convoluted as its trails, as bumpy as its access roads, and as compelling as its endless views, as Dianne Tipping-Woods discovered when she decided to head up the mountain and see the Blyde River Canyon from the other side.

‘The more subtle you are, the more you’re going to fit into this landscape.’ Did naked in the Luvuvhu River count as subtle? I wasn’t

The haunting whistle of the steam train signalled our arrival on the Victoria Falls Bridge, much as it might have done more than 100 years ago, when the very first steam locomotive crossed from Victoria Falls to Livingstone on 12 September, 1905.

Big game encounters in unspoilt wilderness makes cycling the Rotary K2C Tour a Lowveld experience you won’t forget, says Dianne Tipping-Woods, who joined the riders for this unique event.

Wallowing in the warmth of the Kapishya Hot Springs, the shifting of continents may be the last thing on your mind. But hot springs are more complex that you might imagine, and once you dive into the science, you’ll be amazed how deep you’re willing to go.

The distinctive contours of the northern Drakensberg that loom over the Blyde River Canyon mark the western extremes of the greater Hoedspruit area, while to the east, views over the escarpment extend beyond the Kruger National Park, into Mozambique.

COVID-19 lockdowns have ushered in a bold new era of virtual travel. Di Tipping-Woods joined family from five different countries for a private virtual safari through the Greater Kruger, to see if it would soothe their bush-lus souls…

Passion project, homage to aviation history, and quirky addition to South Africa’s boutique hotel scene, the newly-opened Aerotel in Hoedspruit is a tonic in these trying times for the travel industry. And although the converted Boeing 737 200 will never leave the ground, it’s a fun reminder of all the reasons we love to fly.