Drumbeg, Assynt: Our Stay at Torbeg Cottage
A first-hand review of staying at Torbeg Cottage in Drumbeg, with Assynt sea views, wildlife, the quiet B869 road and practical advice on shops and supplies.
Archive
All Nature and Travel Guides
Browse every published Nature and Stuff guide by destination, from recent Scotland stories to South African wildlife, reserve and coastal trips.
This is the complete guide index. The date beside each story shows when its content was last reviewed.
Scotland
Handa Island in Late July: Cliffs, Seabirds and One Last Puffin
Our late-July Handa Island visit: the ferry from Tarbet, reserve walk, seabird colonies, sandstone cliffs and a search for the last puffins.
KZN
Mpenjati Nature Reserve Guide
A practical Mpenjati Nature Reserve guide for KwaZulu-Natal South Coast visitors, covering the lagoon, beach, birding, slower walks and first-hand planning notes.
Cape Vidal Accommodation - Cabins, Campsites and What to Expect
A practical Cape Vidal accommodation guide for cabins, camping context, St Lucia alternatives, iSimangaliso access and cautious booking planning.
Best Beaches in KZN
A practical coastal hub for KwaZulu-Natal beaches, Cape Vidal, St Lucia, Mpenjati, Durban-area beaches and quieter KZN nature coast trips.
Cape Vidal Log Cabin and Campsite Layout
A Cape Vidal cabin and campsite layout reference using older first-hand photos, with cautious planning notes for accommodation research.
Cape Vidal Road Guide
A cautious Cape Vidal road guide for the drive from St Lucia through iSimangaliso, using first-hand archive context and current-detail verification reminders.
Cape Vidal Guide
A practical Cape Vidal hub for beach trips, iSimangaliso context, St Lucia access, accommodation, the Cape Vidal road and archive-supported planning.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Guide
A practical iSimangaliso Wetland Park hub for St Lucia, Cape Vidal, Eastern Shores, wetlands, beaches, wildlife and KZN nature travel.
Best Game Reserves in KZN
Compare KZN game reserves and safari parks for Big Five wildlife, elephants, birding, coastal nature and practical KwaZulu-Natal trip planning.
Best Nature Reserves in KZN
Compare nature reserves in KwaZulu-Natal for coastal scenery, wildlife, birding, gorge landscapes, quieter day trips and practical KZN nature planning.
Things to Do in St Lucia KZN
A practical St Lucia KZN guide for iSimangaliso access, Cape Vidal day trips, beaches, estuary context, wildlife and wider KwaZulu-Natal travel.
Things to Do in KZN
A practical KwaZulu-Natal travel hub for beaches, wildlife, nature reserves, St Lucia, iSimangaliso, Cape Vidal and slower outdoor trips.
Limpopo
Mabalingwe Kubu Camp Units 76-90 - Parking and Steps
Photos and notes from Kubu Camp units 76 to 90, focused on parking, steps and which units look easier for older visitors.
Mabalingwe Guide - Kubu Camp, Wildlife, Birding and 4x4 Notes
Notes from a recent Mabalingwe stay, including why it works as a short Jozi bush weekend, Kubu Camp access, wildlife, birding and the 4x4/Vodacom Hill question.
Mabalingwe 4x4 and Vodacom Hill
Mabalingwe 4x4 and Vodacom Hill notes for deciding whether the rougher scenic-drive side suits your vehicle and passengers.
Mabalingwe Weekend Break from Johannesburg
A photo-and-video review of a Mabalingwe weekend from Jozi: close enough for a short bush break, with braai time, wildlife, birds and slow camp moments.
Mabalingwe Wildlife Around the Unit
What stood out around the Mabalingwe unit: night movement, warthogs, dung beetles and the small bushveld moments between activities.
Mabalingwe Birding Notes
Mabalingwe birding notes from the red-chested cuckoo archive moment, plus what I would check before booking a birding drive.
Kruger
Kruger National Park Trip Notes
A Nature and Stuff Kruger guide for first-hand trip notes, Berg-en-Dal context, Shingwedzi memories, wet-season birding and cautious South African wildlife planning.
Gauteng
Rietvlei Nature Reserve Guide
First-hand Rietvlei Nature Reserve notes for Pretoria day trips, covering reserve drives, birding, rhino sightings and slower wildlife viewing.