Sian Loehrer
24 posts
Writing by Sian Loehrer
Safari Planning
What a day on safari actually looks like
A real walk through the hours of a safari day, from the pre-dawn knock on your door to dinner around the fire.
Wellness
How a wellness safari itinerary actually works
A wellness safari isn't just yoga with a view. Here's what a real day looks like.
Lodge Review
AtholPlace Hotel and Villa in Sandton, Johannesburg: our review
We spent a night at AtholPlace Hotel and Villa in Sandton, and it turned out to be a far better start to a safari trip than we expected.
Food
The seven meals of a safari day
Seven distinct eating moments shape every safari day. Here is what to expect.
Family Safari
Safari activities for kids: what to expect on a family bush trip
Kids don't need screens on safari. Here's what keeps them busy, curious and out of trouble in the bush.
LGBTQ+ Travel
Choosing a gay-friendly travel agent in South Africa
We plan LGBTQ+-friendly trips across South Africa, from Cape Town to the Winelands and beyond.
Guides
Is a safari worth it? An honest answer
Honest answer for first-time safari travellers. What you actually get, when to go, and how to plan it well.
Lodge Review
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge: our review
Our honest take on Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, the architecturally remarkable, art-filled camp buried in a Sabi Sand hillside.
Lodge Review
Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyard: our review
We spent a few days at Mont Rochelle in Franschhoek. Here's an honest account of the rooms, food, wine, and what makes this Richard Branson property worth the detour.
Guides
How long should a safari actually be
Seven nights minimum, ten nights ideal: a plain guide to safari length
Guides
Sole-use villa safaris in Africa
What sole-use villa safaris mean in practice, who they suit, and what to ask
Guides
Malaria-free safaris in South Africa
Big Five reserves in South Africa where no malaria prophylaxis is needed