Maija de Rijk-Uys

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I have lived and worked predominantly in London and Cape Town and have travelled, on last count, to more than 30 countries. I have travelled the length and breadth of South Africa, and have visited many African countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Mozambique, Zambia, Egypt and Morocco.

My passion for African travel was ingrained in me as a small child as I had the privilege of travelling to many ‘weird and wonderful’ places on our beautiful continent. The travel bug has kept on biting with at least two big trips a year, together with my husband and our two young children. In my spare time you will find me reading, being active outdoors, spending time with family, or enjoying Cape Town's fantastic food and wine scene.

Soulful Safari Reflection

I’m fortunate enough to have had some truly exceptional experiences, which makes selecting just one almost impossible. But a few moments stand out – paddling with my 2 young kids down the Orange River, which forms the border between South Africa and Namibia, followed by an adventure along the Namibian skeleton coast; gazing at the stars from my tent in Usangu, southern Tanzania; and waking up in the Sahara Desert to watch the sun come up over the dunes. 

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