The Lowveld: Heart of the Greater Kruger and Africa’s Wild Past
Explore the rich history and wild beauty of South Africa’s Lowveld—home to the Greater Kruger, epic big game, and ancient trade routes. From malaria myths to gold rush tales, this region has transformed from a feared wilderness into one of Africa’s most sought-after safari and farming areas.
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 […]
African Penguin Conservation: Safeguarding the Iconic Birds of Cape Town
Discover the African penguins of South Africa, their unique adaptations, threats from overfishing, and conservation efforts that are helping these flightless birds thrive.
How African Animals Use Teamwork to Survive: Social Groups in the Wild
In the African wilderness, survival often depends on teamwork. Animals from lions and wild dogs to impalas and giraffes use sophisticated social strategies to move, communicate, and stay safe. Learn how these natural behaviors help both predators and prey thrive.
Africa’s Tree of Life
In cultures throughout the world, a “Tree of Life” can be found. These trees often represent growth, life itself and the connectivity of people to nature or one another. It can also be seen as the cycle of live and death or the connection between heaven and earth. In Africa we also have a “Tree […]
Beyond Sight: Exploring the Amazing Senses of Birds
Birds aren’t just about incredible eyesight — their senses of smell, taste, touch, and hearing reveal amazing adaptations too. From deep-sea birds sniffing out food to owls hearing in 3D, explore how birds have evolved to master their environments
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 […]
Everyone’s Favourite Pig
“Look it’s Pumba!”, is something we often hear when we have guests on their first safari. Thanks to Walt Disneys, The Lion King, warthogs have become a favorite for many people. They are spunky little pigs that often become well habituated with people and will often move through camps, grazing on the well watered lawns, […]
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park is found in the north-western parts of Zimbabwe, very close to the Botswana border. Hwange itself covers around one and half million hectares and so is just under a third of the size of Kruger National Park. As with Kruger, Hwange does have the opportunity to grow and also join up with […]
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 […]
