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. […]
Phone Photography
A lot of people that fall in love with safaris and viewing wildlife will eventually invest in expensive camera gear. As there will be many opportunities to view wildlife, it is worth getting a camera where you may capture “that shot” or at least have some spectacular memories. For the average person that may only […]
Serengeti vs Masai Mara
The Serengeti and Masai Mara are two of the most iconic wildlife destinations in East Africa. People are often confused by the two and are not sure what the differences are. Both areas are known for their incredible landscapes and diverse ecosystems, but they also have unique characteristics that distinguish them from each other. While […]
Predatory Groups
Africa is home to many carnivorous mammal species that are all spread out through the continent, each having its own preference to habitat, prey and hunting strategies. The largest of these are the lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs and the three hyena species (spotted, striped and brown). All of these large predators live in groups, […]
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 […]
Tswalu – A Place for Specials
Situated in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, Tswalu falls into the area known as the Green Kalahari. Here an array of different species can be found, from the large Desert Black Rhino, to small Cape Foxes. This area is renowned for its unique animals, with sightings of some of the more sought-after animals, […]
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 […]
National Parks vs Private Reserves
National parks and private reserves in Africa each play crucial roles in conservation and tourism, but they differ significantly in terms of management, access, and conservation goals. We are often asked which we prefer as both have their own pros and cons depending on what point of view you are looking at them from. We’re […]
Nests
Nest building by birds is one of the most interesting features of the animal kingdom. Here are some of the of the many different nest types that can almost be compared to people and their choices of homes. We range from huge to tiny nests, woven nests, and nests that look like they will fall […]
