by Kembo | Sep 13, 2022 | Travel Tips & Planning
The Victoria falls is the largest curtain of falling water. It straddles between the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia at 1708 metres wide, with up to 500 million litres descending per minute. The locals call it Mosi oa Tunya “The smoke that thunders”. Flood season –...
by Kembo | Aug 17, 2021 | Safaris & Wildlife
History has it that these big cats once roamed all over Africa, Asia and in parts of Europe. Yet present day, lions are scarce and are found in stipulated conservation areas – still without guarantees. I remember driving into a local national park one late afternoon,...
by Kembo | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
The tragedy of families banned from visiting dying covid stricken relatives, or visiting close family members is well documented. Conversely, during lockdown and widespread social distancing the community spirit appears to be flourishing. As well as the front line...
by Kembo | Jan 26, 2021 | South African Culture & Food
Due to covid restrictions things are quiet on the Itchy Feet Safaris front. But thank you for the messages from all you people who’re planning to travel in 2022. Meanwhile I’m lending a helping hand to Open the Box, a new charity my wife Daphne has set up to supply...
by Kembo | Jan 19, 2021 | Travel Tips & Planning
Science and medical research strongly suggest that fresh air effectively disperses and dilutes covid virus particles. And that the ultraviolet rays of the sun also help kill the virus. Namib Desert. The Namib receives more than 50% sunshine for about 330 days of the...
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