Re-wilding the Heart
My love affair with the African continent – and especially with South Africa – started more than seven years ago, though I’m now convinced that the connection runs much deeper than that. When I first moved here for work, I had no idea that this place would slowly stitch itself into the fabric of who […]
Sausage Tree
The Sausage Tree is a well known tree to anyone that knows a bit about the African bush. Even people that are not interested in trees cannot mistake this large tree. With sausage shaped pods growing large, it looks like someone has hung up pieces of salami to cure and dry. The tree is also […]
Mammalian Senses
In previous blogs we have had a look at the incredible senses of birds. They have incredible eyesight, super senses of hearing and specialised ways of enhancing these even more so. Mammals have done the same and come up with their own ways and means of using their senses. In this blog we are going […]
Vehicles vs Hiking boots
As we have mentioned before in previous blogs, there are many ways one can go about viewing wildlife or being on safari. Although boating and helicopters are fun, the two most common and popular ways are still from a vehicle, or being foot. Both of these like with the others have their pros and conns […]
African Forests: The Continent’s Hidden Wonders
Explore the hidden African forests of Congo and Gabon. Teeming with Great Apes, bongos, and vibrant ecosystems, these dense jungles offer a unique safari adventur
Tawny Eagles: Africa’s Clever Birds of Prey
Learn about Tawny Eagles, Africa’s adaptable birds of prey. Explore their hunting, scavenging, and breeding habits, and discover why they’re a safari highlight.
Zambia Part 2 – Lower Zambezi
After we landed in Lusaka from Mfuwe, we had a couple of hours to reflect on our South Luangwa trip. Over a small lunch, of which none of us were brave enough to try the chicken muffin, we chatted about what we’d just experienced. Luckily we were the only people on our small flight to […]
Elephants and the Marula Tree: Africa’s Perfect Pair
Explore the fascinating bond between elephants and marula trees, from fruit and seed dispersal to myths and Amarula liqueur.
Understanding Dominance Hierarchies in Mammals: How the Wild Maintains Order
Explore how dominance hierarchies shape mammal behavior in the wild, from elephants and lions to hyenas and primates, and why social order benefits all.
Africa Called and I Answered
Before leaving for my trip to the largest body of land on the planet, I did my typical pre-flight routine. I laid out my suitcase and organized my things into their places. I packed minimally to account for the future hassle of traveling across country lines, leaving behind extra outfits for my 2010 Canon camcorder. […]
