Tracks and Trailing
The art of tracking has been practiced by humans for as long as we have been around. It was important to find other humans and most importantly, to hunt, to find food. Tracking is still used today, especially whilst on a safari. It is easy to drive around and hope the you find animals by […]
Monkeying Around
Southern and Eastern Africa are home to a rich diversity of primate species, including both baboons and various types of monkeys. Both of these primates play crucial roles in their ecosystems, from seed dispersal to acting as prey for larger predators, from cats to large birds of prey. Understanding the differences between baboons and monkeys […]
Out of Africa
My interest in wildlife began as a child. Our family would always watch a television program called “Wild Kingdom”. The hosts of the show would highlight wildlife in their natural setting throughout the world, many times in Africa. I knew then that I would love to go to the African continent to see animals we […]
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is one of the reserves found in the north-eastern parts of South Africa. It is not as famous as some of the other reserves like Sabi Sands, Thornybush, and Timbavati, but it is most certainly catching up with them very quickly. Like these other reserves, Klaserie is also open to […]
National Parks vs Private Reserves
National parks and private reserves in Africa each play crucial roles in conservation and tourism, but they differ significantly in terms of management, access, and conservation goals. We are often asked which we prefer as both have their own pros and cons depending on what point of view you are looking at them from. We’re […]
Nests
Nest building by birds is one of the most interesting features of the animal kingdom. Here are some of the of the many different nest types that can almost be compared to people and their choices of homes. We range from huge to tiny nests, woven nests, and nests that look like they will fall […]
A visit to another Planet
Namibia’s land surface covers more than 820,000 km square with a population of around 3 million people. It is a very dry country with vast areas that are not quite inhabitable. Mining has been their main industry for many years, but they are catching up with their neighbours on the tourism part too. As we […]
The “Big” Debate
For people that have worked or lived in the bush, along with guests that have visited for many times or over periods of time, it is evident that there is change. Large trees or thick stands of vegetation that once existed or gone or have been killed. The culprit, elephants. About half a million elephants […]
Carnivore Jaws
The jaws of predators are the most important weapon and tool that they have and use. From killing their prey, to dragging and hoisting, to ultimately feeding, it all comes down to their mouths. People are often surprised at the sheer crushing power of a hyena, or a leopards ability to hoist an impala up […]
Why are Indian and African animals so similar?
How and why is Indian and African wildlife so similar? This is a question that we as guides often get asked when guests are interested in exploring these two special places. This not only includes the large mammals, but birds and vegetation too. Indian and African wildlife exhibit notable similarities, despite being continents apart. These […]
