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What the Botswana Drought Means for Your Safari
The Botswana drought has caused particularly dry conditions over this year’s winter season, which have in turn, led to opportunities for some fantastic game-viewing whilst on safari. The dry winter season is widely considered to be the best period to …
read more ›Tips for Your First Safari
First-time safari goer? We answer all those questions you have (as well as those you haven’t yet thought of) about a safari in Africa. Whether you plan to go bundu-bashing in the South African bushveld, cruising along Botswana’s mighty Chobe …
read more ›Exhilarating adventure safaris in Africa
Get your adventure kicks whilst on safari in Africa. Holidays in Africa can be as exciting for extreme adventurers as traditional safari enthusiasts. Activities are diverse, generally incorporating some adventures that will keep you on dry land and others that …
read more ›Photo blog: Africa’s giant fruit bats: The largest bat roost on earth
Marvel at a lesser-known migration to a remote corner of the African continent. Every year from around October to December, up to 10 million giant fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) visit a small part of the Kasanka National Park in northern …
read more ›360° View of South Africa
“People had street views of our cities for many years now but now for the first time, every single national park in South Africa is on street view. Anyone can go online and explore the wonders of South Africa’s natural …
read more ›Secret Safari Destinations for Discerning Travellers
One of the greatest appeals about travelling to Africa is the possibility of experiencing a remote, untouched area of the planet. Fortunately, Africa is a vast continent with an abundance of wild areas and natural beauty. There’s really no shortage …
read more ›2017 Bucket List Ideas
Can you believe it is almost 2017 already? We certainly can’t. Let’s face it, this past year wasn’t one of the best for most of the world. After 2016, almost everybody needs a good holiday. Therefore, our New Year’s Resolution …
read more ›Trekking to see the Mountain Gorillas
There are only roughly 700 mountain gorillas left in the wild, and nearly half live in the forests of the Virunga mountains in central Africa. Trekking to see these gentle giants is not only a true wilderness privilege, but also …
read more ›Young Gorillas Dismantle Poachers’ Snares
Gorillas never fail to impress us with their intelligence, compassion and problem-solving abilities, however, this brainy species recently surpassed all expectations when two young mountain gorillas started to work as team to dismantle poachers’ traps in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. …
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