Richard Holmes

Richard Holmes is a Cape Town–based freelance writer. When not jetting off on assignment, he’s usually unearthing a new foodie find in the Mother City or running the trails on Table Mountain. Follow him on @on_another_plane.

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Natural Selection's North Island camp in Botswana is located near the Okavango Delta’s northwestern panhandle, which brings in a steady stream of wildlife, like this herd of elephants.
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The Best Time to Go on Safari Is Not When You’d Expect
September 20, 2024 03:04 PM
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Richard Holmes
Tawana is the result of a rare partnership with the local Batawana tribe, and is the only camp on a 130-acre concession in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve.
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This New Remote Camp in Botswana Is a Wildlife Lover’s Dream
August 01, 2024 01:35 PM
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Richard Holmes
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, sits on Cape Town's charming waterfront and has a red exterior.
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This Newly Renovated Icon Is Now One of Cape Town’s Most Coveted Hotels
May 22, 2024 12:01 PM
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Richard Holmes