Strange bird meals
Seeds, fruits, insects and meats are the first things that generally jump into people’s minds when they think of what birds eat. This is generally the preferred diet and case with most birds, whether it be an eagle feeding on a kill or a waxbill jumping around feeding on grass seeds. Sometimes birds will go […]
Teaching the cubs
When we have a look at mammals across the globe, one of the things that all mothers do is look after their young. In some species, the father is also involved, and in others, it takes a whole group to raise the young. One thing all young animals need, though, is parental guidance for the first few steps of their new lives.
The Lazy King
As soon as you hear someone say, “The King of the Jungle”, everyone immediately thinks of a beautiful male lion, walking through the grassland as his beautiful mane blows in the wind. This is the picture that a lot of people expect to get whilst on a safari. Unfortunately, male lions don’t always play their […]
Vehicles vs Hiking boots
As we have mentioned before in previous blogs, there are many ways one can go about viewing wildlife or being on safari. Although boating and helicopters are fun, the two most common and popular ways are still from a vehicle, or being foot. Both of these like with the others have their pros and conns […]
Oxpeckers: Africa’s Tiny Safari Heroes Making a Comeback
Once nearly extinct, Africa’s oxpeckers are making a remarkable comeback. These tiny birds play a vital role in keeping large mammals parasite-free—and their story of survival highlights the power of conservation, collaboration, and ecological balance. Discover how they’re thriving once again across South Africa’s wild spaces
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
