Campfire Tales: Alone by the fire
Having been on a few trips to game reserves and stayed with my wife, family…
Author Mark Henson
Mark Henson
People say that Africa has an effect on your soul and Mark Henson the ‘author’ of this site is no exception. He first travelled to South Africa and the province of KwaZulu-Natal in 1993 and has been coming and going every year since. Twice now most years!
Wendy’s Country Lodge – Friends & Life Savers Reunited
Gathered around the bar at Wendy’s Country Lodge, there are over a dozen of us…
Back In Time For The Zulu Village
The Zulu warrior, bare chested, wearing only his cow hide ibheshu skirt, and traditional skins…
Durban – The Warmest Place To Be
Our dining room at home is for now my temporary office and my desk is…
Luxury with unlimited stars at Biyela Lodge
In late December 2018 during mid-summer in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, my wife Melanie and…
Shayamanzi: Welcome to the Houseboat of Fun
I asked myself a couple questions prior to arriving in KwaZulu Natal and setting sail…
Wildlife ACT Volunteering on their Leopard Census
I have been incredibly lucky on my travels to KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. There have…
A field full of sugar helps the braaibroodjie go down
This journey started with a conversation between my wife Melanie and a lady called Christa…
The Central Berg & Champagne from Gooderson Monks Cowl Resort
For this most recent trip we pre-selected a few places, in stunning locations with a…
From a Flat Earth to Altitude at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
“Mr Mark, how are you doing?” Samson asked me. Through very short and shallow breaths,…