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 […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]