Field Work

3 June 2026

Who's Driving This Thing?

A German Zululand boy, without a German or Zulu accent. An insurance licence. A deeply unreasonable need to drive where the tar runs out. A bakkie. And a German Shorthaired pointer. This is the bloke behind the bakkie.

2 May 2026

9 Reasons to Explore the Zululand Coast

Zululand is warm, wild, humid, beautiful and just chaotic enough to keep things interesting. From Kosi Bay’s aquarium-like waters to Sodwana’s reefs, Cape Vidal’s beaches, turtle nesting, fishing, game viewing and freshwater lakes tucked behind the dunes — this coastline is far more than just another beach holiday. Pack sunscreen, a snorkel and a sense of humour. You are going to need all three.

28 March 2026

iMfolozi - Where Kings once hunted

A personal introduction to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, from dawn coffee and Zululand heat to rhino conservation, Mpila Camp, bushpigs, birthday braais and the kind of wild places that remind you very quickly that you are visiting, not supervising.

12 March 2026

iMfolozi Guided Bush Trail: Day 1 — Leaving the Vehicle Behind

A supported walking trail into the iMfolozi Wilderness Area, where the vehicle gets left behind and the bush suddenly feels a lot closer. Day 1 takes us from Mpila into a temporary tented camp, with donkey bags, dome tents, bucket showers, warm beer, proper guides and the small but important reminder that wilderness does not care about your itinerary. Useful, honest, slightly sweaty, and absolutely worth doing.

12 March 2026

13 Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting Mpila Camp in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

A practical, no-nonsense guide to visiting Mpila Camp in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, from power schedules and blunt knives to bushveld heat, roaming wildlife, limited signal and why you should absolutely pack a hammock.

2 March 2026

9 rules for Driving in Sand

23 November 2024

Ngepi, a Jewel of the Okavango - Part two: Honey Badgers, Tiger Fish and Toilets with a View

A stolen braai broodjie, a suspected honey badger and a morning on the Okavango set the tone for our second day at Ngepi. The tigerfish were mostly unimpressed, but between elephants on the bank, toilets with a view, carmine bee-eaters and one heroic lodge-deck cast, the river still delivered exactly what we needed.

23 November 2024

Ngepi, a Jewel of the Okavango - Part one: Border posts, Hippo pools and a Broken Chair

The road to Ngepi rattled teeth, tested patience and introduced us to enough camel thorn folklore to make sitting in the shade feel like a poor life choice. After crossing into Namibia through Mohembo, we found cold beer, a cage in the Okavango, a hidden Hilux fuse box and one camping chair that had clearly reached its emotional limit.