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
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.
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 […]
Klaserie Magic
My husband and I began going on Safari way back in 2009. We went for 4 nights in the Sabi Sand. Our guide was Ryan Johnston and he gave us an amazing time. We returned to be guided by Ryan for the next four years. We have then spread our wings and experienced safaris in other […]
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. […]
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 […]
Out of Africa
My interest in wildlife began as a child. Our family would always watch a television program called “Wild Kingdom”. The hosts of the show would highlight wildlife in their natural setting throughout the world, many times in Africa. I knew then that I would love to go to the African continent to see animals we […]
The Big Six – Majestic Avians
We have all heard of the term “The Big 5 of Africa”, and this is something all tourists aim to see on their first trip to Africa. The original Big 5 were given to these animals (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) as hunting a term. They were not the biggest of the mammals that […]
World Gorilla Day – Protecting our Primate Cousins
World Gorilla Day, celebrating one of our closest relatives and the magical, special creatures that they are.
Tintswalo and Victoria Falls, Sussi & Chuma
After quite a trip from Australia to South Africa, my guests started off their trip with two nights in Johannesburg to acclimatize and shake off their jet lag. I met them on day three in Hoedspruit before starting off the real adventure, heading to our first destination, Tintswalo Safari Lodge in the Manyaleti Game Reserve, […]
