Although right in the middle of launching the Sout Project, my family and I have just gone off grid for the last week. We went to the famous Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga province; it has been one of my dreams to travel with my loved ones into the African bush which forms such a part of my own history.

Well we saw the "big 5" - buffalo, leopard, lion, elephant and rhinoceros - but the highlight for me was not consuming the spectacle as a tourist, but being part of the great natural world. I sat for hours on the banks of the Letaba river, getting into the rhythms of the bush and watching animals come and go in their leisurely way. The birdlife - its diversity, richness and beauty - was captivating. Being with my brother Ant was a pleasure - he is a deeply committed birder (birdwatcher) and helped me identify innumerable species.