Join me to marvel at the multi-talented explorer William Burchell, on Friday, 20 March. His talents knew no bounds - naturalist, botanist, horticulturist, linguist, musician, artist, and even dabbling in geology and astronomy. We'll delve into his two volumes recounting his 7 000km South African journey between 1811 and 1815, beyond the colonial borders. We'll pore over his annotated map, before gasping at his vast collection of drawings, paintings and sketchbooks. A feast for the eyes. 

And I'll recount my close encounter with him in 2013!

Here are the details: 

• Date: Friday, 20 March
• Time: 9am
• Meet: Inside Museum Africa, Newtown (I park on the square)
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Cost: R350pp (cash, or EFT)
• Let me know: lucilledavie@gmail.com
• https://www.lucilledavie.co.za/jozi-tours

William John Burchell via Fred Burchell.jpg