Raising their young
Africa is in itself a very harsh place to live, and raising young animals can be incredibly difficult and dangerous. Drastic weather conditions, predators, and competition are some of the things that contribute to these difficulties. From social upbringing to solitary parents, they have come up with ways that best suit their lifestyles and habitats. […]
National Parks vs Private Reserves
National parks and private reserves in Africa each play crucial roles in conservation and tourism, but they differ significantly in terms of management, access, and conservation goals. We are often asked which we prefer as both have their own pros and cons depending on what point of view you are looking at them from. We’re […]
Nests
Nest building by birds is one of the most interesting features of the animal kingdom. Here are some of the of the many different nest types that can almost be compared to people and their choices of homes. We range from huge to tiny nests, woven nests, and nests that look like they will fall […]
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 […]
Spotted Beauties
Leopards and cheetahs are two of the most fascinating and iconic big cats, each with unique characteristics that make them distinct. We are often asked about the differences between the two, with new safari goers getting confused between the two. Despite their similarities in appearance, these two species exhibit significant differences in various aspects, such […]
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 […]
