Gorilla Trek – What to take
Experiencing Mountain gorillas on foot, whether it be in Uganda or Rwanda, must be one of the most incredible safari experiences out there. It is always amazing having a lion, leopard or elephant walk past your vehicle, but seeing these Great Apes on foot is just something else. Yes, it is on foot, as penetrating […]
Musth Bulls
Originally the musth cycle was thought to only affect Asian elephants and so the word “musth” itself, is derived from an Urdu word. It was used to explain the almost rutting behaviour of a working bull. This time was when these usually hard working animals became completely unmanageable, incredibly aggressive. This is when they would […]
Predators Food
For a very long time, it was believed that predators would not eat predators. This rule was probably first decided when people witnessed something like a lion killing a leopard and leaving the body unfed on. This may be the case in certain situations, but predators to often eat other predators. A bird of prey […]
Great start to the Year
Last year in December, whilst Ale was trying to plan a Christmas Party for the three of us, it turned out more difficult than expected. With myself and Tristan being away, it was turning into a logistical nightmare. That was when Ale had a bright idea, that made her and myself very excited. Mala Mala […]
Botswana – Wilderness Magic
Imagine, what does it take to make some perfect memories? Memories that will keep you warm on reflection and move your soul when you drift back into the moment they were made. A daunting for some, easy for others, but for most of mortals planning a trip of a lifetime needs and takes some creativity […]
Greater Kruger Trip
When my friend Andy mentioned he was planning another safari trip to South Africa, I didn’t hesitate for a second – I immediately told him, “Count me in!” After seeing all his incredible photos of wildlife from previous trips and hearing about his amazing experiences with Wandering Thru, I knew I couldn’t pass up the […]
The Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is an area that is on most safari travellers bucket list, but is often very much misunderstood. People believe it to be like any other large water system, where it fills up during the rainfall periods and then subsides during the dry time like lakes and dams. This is not the case. […]
Serengeti vs Masai Mara
The Serengeti and Masai Mara are two of the most iconic wildlife destinations in East Africa. People are often confused by the two and are not sure what the differences are. Both areas are known for their incredible landscapes and diverse ecosystems, but they also have unique characteristics that distinguish them from each other. While […]
Africa’s Rainfall
Africa’s climate is incredibly diverse, influenced by its geography, topography, and ocean currents. Rainfall in Africa varies significantly across different regions and seasons, impacting ecosystems, agriculture, tourism and the livelihoods of the millions of people that live on this beautiful continent. People often plan their trips around rainfall and the seasons and so it is […]
Parasitic Birds
When people talk about parasites, very seldom to birds pop up in the conversation. Who would think that a bird could be a parasite? Parasitism in birds is most certainly present and can broadly categorised into two types, brood parasitism and kleptoparasitism. Both strategies involve using other birds and their resources, but each species has […]
