Elephant jewellry

There are few moments in life that remind us of nature’s quiet wisdom and unspoken harmony, moments that stop us in our tracks and leave us humbled. One such moment unfolded recently on the iMfolozi side of the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Game Reserve, when a herd of around twenty five female elephants and their young crossed the dusty road before us. Engines idled. Conversations hushed. And in that stillness, we watched one of nature’s...

There’s something almost otherworldly about arriving in St Lucia. The coastal air carries a mix of salt and forest scent, the streets are shaded by dense tree canopies, and now and then, a hippo might amble lazily down the main road at night as if to remind everyone that this is still their turf. It’s a village where the wild and the relaxed coexist and where international travellers are increasingly finding the...

When guests arrive at Lidiko Lodge, many pause to take in the moment — the scent of the tropical gardens, the rustle of palm leaves, and the calls of birds drifting through the coastal air. It is often described as the instant when the journey melts away and a feeling of belonging takes its place. For years, this sense of arrival has been at the heart of what makes a stay at...