The Final Plant Consumers
Getting rid of dead or decaying things in the bush is very important to keeping an ecosystem clean and healthy. Usually when people think about this, they think about carcasses lying around, being fed on by hyenas and vultures. These two are very important in breaking down the ‘meats’, but there are also two things […]
Eastern Cape Escape
As the endless clouds continued to empty their buckets of rain over the lowveld and our English counterparts had to remain in Johannesburg, an intelligent decision was made to contact Ryan (Wandering Thru), and with the help of Ale, we escaped the deluge via Helicopter.
Common Safari Questions – Part 1
Often when going out on a safari, there are old “folk” stories that go around about certain animals or situations. Unfortunately these are often picked up by and used by younger and less experienced guides. Rather than doing a bit of research and correcting themselves, they run with it as it sounds fun and interesting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
East Africa Magic
As we boarded our flight to Nairobi, in the final approach to this bucket list trip, we could not have imagined what was in store. The wheels had been in motion for this trip for over a year. The planning was easy and fun, having Wandering Thru at the helm. Upon our arrival on the […]
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
Bird Migrations
Birds migrating all over the world has been something that has confused us in history and now amazes us. Although migration is still not completely understood, over the previous few decades we have managed to learn a lot more. Ringing birds was the first key to finding out where they go and now with new […]
