Africa’s Musical Message Drums Talking Drums Have Rhythm As a young boy in the bush, I had a Shangaan friend who was 5 years older than I. It stands to reason; he became my Bushveld tutor, who also introduced me to African musical instruments. One day, he trotted out a homemade guitar with […]
Sable, A Respected Powerful Antelope Sable Antelope and Their Story by Cornwallis Harris The Sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) was discovered in the Magaliesberg mountains on Tuesday 13th December 1836, by non-other than the famous early African conservationist, artist and explorer Sir William Cornwallis Harris. Harris was born in Kent England on 2nd April […]
Land Cruiser is a Legend in Africa Made for Comfort and an Easy Ride Say “Land Cruiser” and everyone knows it’s a Toyota 4×4. A short story, but a very easy one to understand, if you know what you’re looking at. This is about a specific Land Cruiser and the way it was […]
Bushveld Wildlife Sorting through the latest photos, we found a hodge-podge of pics…Sometimes there aren’t enough for a whole story. Sometimes the subject leave too soon or the images aren’t clear enough. Then there are the times (often) when that quick coffee on the patio turns into a major photo op… And the […]
“Sundowner” – Portrait of a Kalahari Lion African Lion Art From the press release. Oil on canvas – mounted on board, measuring 690 mm x 510 x (27 in x 20 in) – unframed. “Sundowner” set in a late African sunset. Lion Portrait in Oils by Moz. “Sundowner” is available as limited edition […]
After the Big Five Not so Big, not so Glamorous From armor-plated pangolin to dainty steenbok, nature always serves up surprises… There’s so much more than just the big glamorous animals. While international causes like the black rhino bring attention to the plight of wildlife in our modern world, the park is home to […]
Playing Hooky One Mans Loss… Thought I’d share a typical day at the Kruger with you. Although M and I have spent a lot of time in the bush, much of it in Timbavati, on the Western border of the Kruger Park, where M’s family had farms; we had never actually been into […]
“Anticipation” Leopard Portrait in Oils by Moz “Anticipation” is available in a small run of limited edition signed prints on canvas, prices ranging $50.00 to $150.00. To contact the artist on a secure link click here. If you would like to commission Moz for an oil painting of your own choice, contact the artist […]
Poisonous Blue? In Africa, softly hued dawns and spectacular sunsets allude to blue with suggestions of lilac and purples but true blue can be hard to find. In fact, in the natural world, blue is precious; rare and valued, iconic even. Blue stones – like turquoise, sapphire and lapis lazuli – dazzle us […]
My One Day Mozambique Trip Most African countries experience an unsettled and often violent change after independence and Mozambique was no exception. But the good news is that this incredibly beautiful country is returning to peace and tourism is helping drive the restoration. A quick trip into Mozambique is a great way to […]
Bushveld Birds in the Family Way Something’s Always Happening Updates from the Treehouse could happen every day… There’s so much going on in and around these lovely trees! At this point in the season, appearing on every branch is a carnival of bushveld birds. Apart from eye-level giraffe checking out breakfast and downstairs zebra standing […]
Bushveld Gem It’s Mango Time Later in the morning, boxes of mangoes from a farm down the road and local litchis are the breakfasts we most enjoy. Maybe, there’s something about the smell of all this luscious tropical fruit making the inquisitive giraffe poke their heads through the leaves to investigate. […]