Springbok – Not just a Rugby Champion
Unless you’re a South African person, when you hear the name ‘Springbok’, people immediately think of the rugby team. Although they are the world champions, they are not the only springbok found in South Africa. The original, is actually an antelope species and is also the national animal of South Africa. This is where the […]
Eastern Cape Escape
As the endless clouds continued to empty their buckets of rain over the lowveld and our English counterparts had to remain in Johannesburg, an intelligent decision was made to contact Ryan (Wandering Thru), and with the help of Ale, we escaped the deluge via Helicopter.
Re-wilding the Heart
My love affair with the African continent – and especially with South Africa – started more than seven years ago, though I’m now convinced that the connection runs much deeper than that. When I first moved here for work, I had no idea that this place would slowly stitch itself into the fabric of who […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bird Migrations
Birds migrating all over the world has been something that has confused us in history and now amazes us. Although migration is still not completely understood, over the previous few decades we have managed to learn a lot more. Ringing birds was the first key to finding out where they go and now with new […]
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 […]
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 […]
