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 […]
The “Big” Debate
For people that have worked or lived in the bush, along with guests that have visited for many times or over periods of time, it is evident that there is change. Large trees or thick stands of vegetation that once existed or gone or have been killed. The culprit, elephants. About half a million elephants […]
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 […]
Searching for the world’s biggest cat: the tiger.
A safari adventure in India to search for the sublime, majestic Bengal tigers, and other beautiful creatures of the Indian forest reserves, is a safari unlike classic African safaris, and certainly is an adventure of its own kind. While the basic structure of your safari day in a tiger reserve is similar in outline (2 […]
Why are Indian and African animals so similar?
How and why is Indian and African wildlife so similar? This is a question that we as guides often get asked when guests are interested in exploring these two special places. This not only includes the large mammals, but birds and vegetation too. Indian and African wildlife exhibit notable similarities, despite being continents apart. These […]
The Impala Rut
When we speak of the word “rut” we are referring to the breeding time of different antelope and deer species around the world. As we reach the end of May, beginning of June, we approach the end of the impala rutting time. For the past six weeks or so, rams have been acting like absolute […]
A visit to Jaci’s Sabi House
My mom booked a three-night stay for her, my brother, my sister-in-law, and myself to go to the Sabi Sands and stay at Jaci’s Sabi House. She had booked through Wandering and requested our favourite ranger and good friend, Ryan Johnston, to join us as our guide. We met Ryan a few years ago when he […]
Who Gnu?
Wildebeest, also known as gnus, are a fascinating species of antelope found primarily in the grasslands and savannas of Africa. They belong to the genus Connochaetes and are divided into two species: the blue or brindled wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and the black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou). These animals are known for their large herds, migratory behavior, […]
A Beautiful Celebration
As guides, being in an area or knowing an area for many years has massive positives. Not only does it mean you know where to find certain species and individuals, but it also means you get to know the animals themselves. If you are in an area long enough, you may get to watch an […]
Birds of a Feather
Feathers are unique to birds. Engineered by evolution, their extreme lightness combined with exceptional strength and flexibility make feathers perfect for an animal that flies. Bird feathers are incredibly diverse and specialised structures that play crucial roles in a bird’s life, including flight, display, and coloration. Understanding the anatomy, types, functions, and evolution of feathers […]
