A Birds Eye View
As with mammals, birds rely heavily on all five of their senses, with their eyesight and hearing the most important of all. Eyes are certainly necessary for finding food, mates and water, but more importantly they help with flight. A bird in flight is making quick and accurate movements, responding to all sorts of things […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gorilla Trek – What to take
Experiencing Mountain gorillas on foot, whether it be in Uganda or Rwanda, must be one of the most incredible safari experiences out there. It is always amazing having a lion, leopard or elephant walk past your vehicle, but seeing these Great Apes on foot is just something else. Yes, it is on foot, as penetrating […]
Predators Food
For a very long time, it was believed that predators would not eat predators. This rule was probably first decided when people witnessed something like a lion killing a leopard and leaving the body unfed on. This may be the case in certain situations, but predators to often eat other predators. A bird of prey […]
Great start to the Year
Last year in December, whilst Ale was trying to plan a Christmas Party for the three of us, it turned out more difficult than expected. With myself and Tristan being away, it was turning into a logistical nightmare. That was when Ale had a bright idea, that made her and myself very excited. Mala Mala […]
Botswana – Wilderness Magic
Imagine, what does it take to make some perfect memories? Memories that will keep you warm on reflection and move your soul when you drift back into the moment they were made. A daunting for some, easy for others, but for most of mortals planning a trip of a lifetime needs and takes some creativity […]
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 […]
