Almost no rain combined with scorching temperatures has led to shrivelled crops and soaring levels of hunger for tens of millions of people in the Southern Africa region. What else is a desert nation rich in wildlife to do?
If you haven’t been to the bush for a while, do it as soon as you can.
Spanning a vast expanse of 19 000 hectares, the Dinokeng Game Reserve occupies a large section of Gauteng’s landscape and is the only place in the province you can spot the complete Big Five.
National Geographic is making sure that this summer’s visitors make the most of what we have on offer. Locals should take note, too.
Not everyone can make it to Kruger to scratch their Big Five itch, but this gem is only a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Cape Town.