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 […]
Africa’s Tree of Life
In cultures throughout the world, a “Tree of Life” can be found. These trees often represent growth, life itself and the connectivity of people to nature or one another. It can also be seen as the cycle of live and death or the connection between heaven and earth. In Africa we also have a “Tree […]
Some different Climates on Safari
As we are now well within our season switch, whether it be Autumn or Spring, things across the African continent are changing. When it comes to Africa, there are many different climatic differences and micro-climates all over. There are some really stand out things though with regards to the climate here, things that are either […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
All about the Business
For a long time, it was thought that mongoose were the closest relatives of the hyena, but this is most certainly not the case. They belong to the family Viverridae, which includes genets, civets, and mongoose themselves. In this blog, we are going to have a closer look at the dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula). “A […]
Home on the move
All children growing up, will have some memory that has a cartoon of a tortoise or turtle in it. From Aesop’s Fable, “The Tortoise and the Hare,” to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, there are some for all generations. They are known worldwide and loved by most for their usual gentle and slow habits. Very seldom […]
