LOCH RANNOCH

Welcome to Loch Rannoch, a beautiful and unspoiled lake located in the heart of Perthshire, Scotland. Nestled among the rolling hills and verdant forests of this stunning region, Loch Rannoch is the perfect destination for anyone looking to get away from it all and reconnect with nature.

At 20 miles west of Pitlochry, Loch Rannoch is easily accessible by car or bus, and the surrounding area is perfect for exploring by bicycle. The 22-mile road that circles the lake is completely flat and relatively traffic-free, making it an ideal route for cycling. Along the way, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the lake and the surrounding landscape, as well as a chance to stop and rest at one of the sandy beaches on the north shore.

If you’re interested in history and culture, the village of Kinloch Rannoch is a great place to start your journey. Here, you’ll find a series of storyboards that tell the fascinating tales of the clans that called this region home before the 19th and 20th centuries. You can also visit the Crannog, an artificial island located near the western end of the lake that was once used as a base by outlawed members of the MacGregor Clan.

But it’s not just the history and culture that make Loch Rannoch a must-see destination. The surrounding Rannoch area is also home to some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in all of Scotland, with everything from quiet lochside rambles to dramatic wild peaks and cross country routes through the Great Moor of Rannoch. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a casual walker, you’ll find plenty of trails to suit your interests and fitness level.

So why wait? Start planning your trip to Loch Rannoch today, and discover all that this stunning corner of Scotland has to offer!

Cape Vidal Beach has Washed Away

I have been planning a trip down to Cape Vidal in St Lucia KZA, South Africa for close on a year now. 

I am due to go down at the end of September, last week a mate sent me a few pictures of the beach that has complete washed away. 

I know that this is a normal thing but I have not been able to find anything online that details this and how long it will take to recover.

Does this affect swimming when the tide is out at the beach their?

I have seen a few posts from guys that use boats and jetskis that Cape Vidal is limiting the number of boats and jetskis

I have also seen a few posts from people saying its still an amazing place to go to.

The photo attached show the beach at low tide 

If you have been their in August please tell me whats going on? 

WASP Burial Services/ Obituary for The Unknown GrassHopper

This was filmed at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve 
At First I spotted the WASP on the ground and was happy to see my camera could pick it up, a day later I saw that the WASP had killed a grasshopper and brought it back to the hole to feeds its babies

Sorry its a bit wobbly


Obituary for The Unknown GrassHopper

Alas we never met him 
but were present At him burial

He lived life for the day, and hope 
And Jumped on spring legs

All we can say is you live by the sword
And die by the WASP

Man what a sting

Mabalingwe Warthog

This must be one of me favorite bush residents at Mabalingwe,

We were visited through out the day but various size Warthogs

You can see the animals are used to being fed since they stand and stare at you for hours

Distribution of the Common Warthog
Possible range or accidental records
The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa.[1][2] In the past it was commonly treated as a subspecies of P. aethiopicus, but today that scientific name is restricted to the Desert Warthog of northern Kenya, Somalia, and eastern Ethiopia.[3]
The common name comes from the four large, wart-like protrusions found on the head of the warthog, which serve as a fat reserve and are used for defense when males fight

Swadini Hoedspruit

This must be one of my favorite holiday destinations in South Africa, The forever Resort Swadini is very kid friendly. The units are great and well maintained but basic.

The area around Hoedspruit is exceptional, with loads of things to do for yong and old

If your looking for an affordable bush break this is the place

Limpopo Hoedspruit forever resort. Landlocked by the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve and nestled amongst the Drakensberg peaks on the banks of the Blyde River, the Resort is situated 35 kilometers from Hoedspruit in Mpumalanga. The dam boasts one of the world’s largest active “Tufa” waterfalls and a 75 kilometer drive will take you to the Orpen gate of the Kruger National Park