Thesolowanderer

I recently Spent some time at the Zululand Rhino Reserve. We stayed for 2 days and that meant 2 game drives each day. And I mean, those game rangers were knowledgeable and good looking. It's Always fun to learn from someone you secretly drool over isn't it?!? Okay, I kid. I joke. The Zululand Rhino Reserve is a Big 5 reserve developed to protect the indigenous and endangered species in northern Kwazulu-Natal. This post will share with you some of the animals we got to see while on the game drives. This is a private reserve and you need to bear that in mind and self drives are not allowed. Except when driving yourself in and out of the lodge. This is an ostrich egg. 🐣 it is not uncommon to find ostrich eggs abandoned. The male can impregnate up to 4 or even more females. As the eggs are laid, both male and females take turns to incubate the eggs till they hatch. During this period the male may neglect a few eggs and it is usually the eggs of the last ostrich to ...

I love discovering new ways to travel. I have been to Cape Town and have pretty much used all types of transport the mother city has to offer. The thing about cape town is the moment you have this city figured out she finds a way to blow your mind away with not just her beauty but amzing things to do and places to explore. I was recently in Cape Town with Sho'tLeft and they were going to show me everything I had never done in Cape Town. Everytime I get my travel itinerary, I always think this has to be the most awesome thing I have ever done - but I always do awesome things so the joke is always on me. My itinerary kicked off with a fight from Joburg to Cape Town. This flight was filled with awesome people looking forward to seeing table mountain or drinking the wine. I managed to get a selfie with most of the guys on board the flight as well as in the cockpit. Tip** I know we all dream of selfies in the cockpit. Some airlines might not let you take a selfie...

Those Durban Tourism aprons came in handy for this cooking session.  I'm no foodie but I know a bit about food. Besides eating it, I can also throw down in the kitchen. Was recently in Durban at the Spice Emporium, here anything and everything curry related you could possibly want you can find. It's all spice and keep in mind strictly vegetarian.  On our visit they shared a perfect recipe of Baked bean curry. Who knew baked beans could be so interesting? I've put together the recipe for you guys in varsity, the backpackers and of course for the days when it's been a rough month and you have a spare tin of baked beans.  Here's the recipe:  Ingredients:  1. Baked beans  2. Chopped Onions  3. Chopped green peppers  4. Chopped tomatoes  5. Mustard Seeds  Spices/Seasoning: 1. All-in-one ma dala  2. Turmeric  3. Paprika  4. Salt & Pepper  Instructions:  1. Heat...

I always try to stay clear of issues that leave me emotional. Especially when it comes to social media. I would hate to get emotional online and just put my foot in it.  But unfortunately I have dedicated my life to my love and passion. Travel and tourism and everything else that falls within that scope.  Today I would like to discuss Wild life conservation. I never talk much about it and you will also never find me championing with to raise funds to save a rhino or elephant or whatever wildlife cause. A lot has been said about saving these creatures but this industry remains exclusive for the elite. Across all of Africa it is that way so I am going to write about this from a South African perspective. As a South African black child.  It needs to be very clear that black people do not kill wild animals for fun (read hunting). And should a black person kill an animal, chances are it posed as a threat to them, their family, life or their property. If ever a...

The thing about having family in KZN is, often when one travels to visit family you never really stop and explore the small towns that one drives past. To this day I still struggle to visit Durban and not feel guilty about being so close to family and actually not getting time to see them. I mean, one can only imagine how busy a travel bloggers life can be when there's lots of boys to drool over and plenty beer to sample... Never mind the delicious Indian cuisine found in the city. The views are breathtaking everywhere I am currently on a road trip with some of South Africas top travel bloggers, travel writers, photographers and videographers and this time we stopped in Nottingham Road. No it's not a one road sleepy little village in the breathtaking Midlands meander. Nottingham road is actually a small town. With breathtaking views everywhere you turn. With only about 2500 residents which is quite impressive in terms of growth compared to only having had 200 re...

Cairo International Airport.  Anyone who knows me will tell you how much I am not a big fan of flying. I love airports because you get to see so much of people. I'm fascinated by how people interact with each other, Everyone rushing in a different direction, heading to a different location for different reasons. You get to see people so vulnerable and broken because they have to leave their loved ones. If you are curious of people and who they are, this is the perfect place to watch people and see all the happiness and sadness and people as they just go by – I know, I have stalker tendencies. The cockpit with the hotness pilot on Mango.  Below I have compiled some of my top favorite travel tips for anyone who will be flying. You have to find ways to survive all that time at the airport and today I share them with you. 1.     Pack less: The trick about traveling is you need to let go of most of your comforts. Jump out of your comfort zone and win...

This is the Soweto Camp Festival held at the Mofolo Park at Five Roses in Soweto, Johannesburg. I don't really want to bore you so much about the history of the camp. I'd like to introduce you to the camp and what we got up to.  Held over the Easter long weekend, this was the fourth year that the Soweto Camp Festival was held. It has not also moved to an even bigger venue. What started as a camp chair session between mates has now become an annual gathering with lots more lockers of things getting together to spend Easter together.  Here everyone is a neighbour. We all become a family and we share the little we have with anyone who might need something.  Ususally when I meet guys, they all scream TheSoloWandera. This guy I was introduced to him by a mate as Katchie and of course he knew all about me and my adventures. A Twitter friend who understands that the streets must know.  Each day ended with lots of music. Can't really say for sure whether ...