Writers’ Block

A camp above

The article titled “Wild Things” by Ebrahim Jogee (Travel Weekly, August 4) could not have encapsulated more articulately the pleasure of a tour to Davison’s Camp in Hwange (Zimbabwe), which I did for the second time in May this year.

For all South Africans who think Kruger is a treat (which it is, mostly), that part of Hwange is a step up. Admittedly, it comes at a higher price, but it’s worth it. The relatively high cost of flying there can be ameliorated by driving to a pick-up point (in the park) if you’re doing a vehicle tour of Zimbabwe. Places like these need the support of everyone who can afford them to help keep them going. — NG

Roberts, Pietermaritzburg

Getting to know Namibia

Although the headline “Into the great unknown” (August 11) made me wonder “is there really an unknown?”, the Maddens have inspired me to do a roadtrip through Namibia.

I had imagined I’d need six weeks, or six months, to see the country — the distances being so vast and the remote parts so remote — but the Maddens seem to have covered it all and had some time to smell the dust.

The pictures told as much as — or more than — the story itself. Wondrous landscapes, an ancient canyon and beautiful rocks. Perfect. Thanks for a great magazine. — Felix Jones

Mpumalanga’s Highland fling

Thank you for alerting us to the Highland Festival in Tonteldoos: it’s a fair distance to travel but we had a wonderful time. The stalls and bands and highland games were grand and the town itself is a special place — most impressive of all was the authentically misty weather. Travel’s What’s On page is a good idea: please feature more events from Mpumalanga and Limpopo. — Paddy McLorenz