Inspiration

Southern Africa’s Best-kept Vacation Secret

September 22, 2023

Planning a holiday that brings you to the best of the bush and beach without being overrun by tourists? Find out about southern Africa's best-kept vacation secret.

Fire Island Eco Retreats’ Path to the Unfound

September 20, 2023

South Africa, September 2023 - Fire Island Eco Retreats has announced a rebirth, and a crucial milestone in its journey, with an intuitive voice that truly reflects its guests’ desire to explore and experience Africa. Showcasing its proudly diverse portfolio of exquisite, uncharted destinations and experiences, we welcome Unfound Africa.

Why You Should Visit South Africa in 2023

September 19, 2023

South Africa has long been featured across the most credible travel publications as being one of the best destinations. The likes of Condé Nast, Forbes, Airbnb and CNN have listed the country and/or its cities as must-visits.

Top 10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

September 7, 2023

Don’t feel powerless to help the planet. We have put together our Top 10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by making simple changes in your life.

When is the best time to visit Kruger National Park?

August 10, 2023

Planning a safari? Not sure when to come or where to go? Read about when is the best time to visit Kruger National Park, the world’s most renowned game reserve.

Eco-friendly Products That Can be Made at Home

May 30, 2023

We’ve popped together our favourite recipes for eco-friendly products that can be made at home, including beauty, baby & cleaning. Lower your carbon footprint.

Top 8 most instagrammable locations in South Africa

May 4, 2023

This is a really tough one. Not because there are so few to choose from, but because there are thousands of absolutely stunning places in South Africa that would make your Instagram profile seriously enviable.

The Wonderful World of Wildlife

May 4, 2023

If you haven’t noticed from our abundance of photos and videos, here at Fire Island Eco Retreats, we are passionate about animals. During our time learning about our extraordinary wildlife world, we’ve picked up some amazing and often amusing facts about animals.

6 Reasons Why Machangulo is One of the Most Romantic Places in the World

March 26, 2023

I think of myself as a bit of a romantic. In my 40-something years, I’ve been lucky to travel to some of the world’s most beautiful locations, and many of them have been laden with romance. I realise that I don’t know where you’ve travelled to in your life, but

Members of globally renowned ensemble head to Southern Africa with the world’s first concert tour for turtles

March 26, 2023

Fire Island Conservation will premiere “Symphony in Sea Major” to audiences across South Africa and Mozambique. Featuring musicians of the internationally acclaimed Viennese Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra, the classical music concert aims to raise funds for marine and wildlife conservation.