Zambia Part 1 – South Luangwa
Every now and then, we get to be spoiled a little bit and get to have the guests experience. This time around it was my turn and I was very excited when Ale informed me that we had been invited by Classic Portfolio and I would be off to Zambia! It was over decade ago […]
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.
Oxpeckers: Africa’s Tiny Safari Heroes Making a Comeback
Once nearly extinct, Africa’s oxpeckers are making a remarkable comeback. These tiny birds play a vital role in keeping large mammals parasite-free—and their story of survival highlights the power of conservation, collaboration, and ecological balance. Discover how they’re thriving once again across South Africa’s wild spaces
Mababe Depression
The Mababe Depression is a “newish” game viewing area that has taken off in a big way over the last few years. Found to the east of the Khwai and Moremi concessions and the south of Chobe, this once grassland is changing into a prominent marsh. With earthquakes and tectonic movements in the last few […]
Everyone’s Favourite Pig
“Look it’s Pumba!”, is something we often hear when we have guests on their first safari. Thanks to Walt Disneys, The Lion King, warthogs have become a favorite for many people. They are spunky little pigs that often become well habituated with people and will often move through camps, grazing on the well watered lawns, […]
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. […]
