Cape Town Family Trip
Anika’s and my wedding anniversary is at the end of February, and for the last few years we have always tried to spend it at a lodge. This year, with our little guy only being nine months old at the time, we knew this would not be possible. We had to come up with another […]
Kingfishers – A deceiving family name
The name kingfisher often throws people off into believing that all members of this bird family feed on fish. This is most certainly not the case, as yes, some of them do, but a lot of them feed on other foods. They all feed on proteins and will hunt animals smaller than themselves. They are […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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.
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. […]
