Guest Tips

They don’t arrive with itineraries. They arrive with questions. That’s what Memory Masuku, Guest Relationship Manager at Welgelegen House, notices first about winter guests. Summer visitors step through the door already chasing the next thing, the sunset, the mountain, the long golden day. Winter guests are different. They carry a quiet uncertainty, a wondering if… Continue Reading THE CAPE IN QUIET: WHY WINTER IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT CAPE TOWN

The Green Season in Pafuri, stretching from November to April transforms the landscape into a lush paradise. As the rains breathe life into the bush, vibrant colours appear, wildlife flourishes and the air fills with the rich scents of earth and new growth. It’s a time of renewal and abundance, offering unique opportunities for birding,… Continue Reading PAFURI’S GREEN SEASON: A VIBRANT SAFARI EXPERIENCE

THE BEST WAY TO DISCOVER HOW TO DRESS FOR EXPLORING THE BUSHVELD IS TO LOOK AT WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS WEAR, RIGHT? So you would think. Then what do we learn when we find the guide wearing shorts and vellies, and the backup guide in long pants and boots? Two things – guides will wear whatever they… Continue Reading 10 WARDROBE TIPS FOR A PAFURI WALKING SAFARI