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First aid for snakebite First aid for snakebiteDate: 15/09/2020

Snake bites. Two words with the ability to destroy pretty much any experience in the bush. And let’s be honest, as much as we’d...

Getting the perfect focus in your wildlife photographs Getting the perfect focus in your wildlife photographsDate: 24/04/2020

We have recently shared with you a few blogs from the legendary Will Burrard-Lucas, covering a number of tips and tricks...

A beginner’s guide to trekking with gorillas in Rwanda A beginner’s guide to trekking with gorillas in RwandaDate: 11/04/2020

Many travellers have been inspired to adventure into Africa by the renowned movie, Gorillas in the Mist, showcasing...

5 reasons to visit the Waterberg in 2015 5 reasons to visit the Waterberg in 2015Date: 07/06/2019

An African wildlife safari is surely on most travel bucket lists for 2015. To get round to ticking this one off, you don’t need...

A weekend of wine on the Breede River A weekend of wine on the Breede RiverDate: 12/10/2017

This year’s Wine on the River festival in Robertson was a great success, showing that wine tourism is growing as healthily...

Nairobi’s three must-visit museums Nairobi’s three must-visit museumsDate: 12/10/2017

Nairobi is Kenya’s principal economic, administrative and cultural centre. Its cosmopolitan charms, such as the vibrant culture...

10 tips for your self-drive safari 10 tips for your self-drive safariDate: 12/10/2017

We are spoilt for choice in Southern Africa when it comes to picking safari destinations that offer visitors the opportunity...

Championing the Chobe National Park Championing the Chobe National ParkDate: 12/10/2017

The Chobe National Park is the third largest conservation area in Botswana, covering an enormous area of approximately...

48 hours at Victoria Falls 48 hours at Victoria FallsDate: 12/10/2017

Travel bloggers, Jeff and Kerryn, from Pass The Map caught their first glimpse of the Victoria Falls out of an airplane window...

North to West Cape flower spectacular North to West Cape flower spectacularDate: 04/08/2017

Earlier this month I posted about my adventure in the Northern Cape to see the annual floral display mother nature puts...

Northern Cape flower spectacular Northern Cape flower spectacularDate: 04/08/2017

I’ve been dreaming about seeing the West Coast and Northern Cape flowers for years! Growing up in Jozi’s concrete wonderland...

Finding peace in Madagascar Finding peace in MadagascarDate: 03/06/2017

Situated 400km off the coast of East Africa, Madagascar is roughly two and a half times the size of Great Britain...

Team breathes new life into Luambe National Park Team breathes new life into Luambe National ParkDate: 02/06/2017

After many years of being in the shadows, the remote Luambe National Park in Zambia’s wonderful Luangwa Valley is about...

6 ways to ‘do’ the Kruger National Park 6 ways to ‘do’ the Kruger National ParkDate: 15/09/2016

There are many different ways to experience and enjoy South Africa’s world-famous safari destination, the Kruger National Park...

The river runs wild in Selous Game Reserve Tanzania The river runs wild in Selous Game Reserve TanzaniaDate: 19/08/2016

Boat safaris are a must when you visit the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania...

Learn how to do star trail photography like a pro Learn how to do star trail photography like a proDate: 19/08/2016

I think when it comes to landscape photography, night photography is by far my favorite. Finding yourself surrounded by nature...

Up the Elephant Coast – the perfect bush and beach break Up the Elephant Coast – the perfect bush and beach breakDate: 28/07/2016

Of course, everyone who thinks of travelling to South Africa wants to visit the world famous Kruger National Park and Cape Town...

The Botswana safari destination you didn’t know existed The Botswana safari destination you didn’t know existedDate: 15/06/2016

Popular tourist destinations in Botswana are only a small piece of what the country has to offer. Botswana is home to a treasure

The Maasai guard over the lions of East Africa The Maasai guard over the lions of East AfricaDate: 16/05/2016

New surveys and estimates suggest that the lion has disappeared from about 80% of its African range – even more alarming...

Ntsikeni Nature Reserve – a little-known gem Ntsikeni Nature Reserve – a little-known gemDate: 24/04/2016

Nestled amongst the mountains in the foothills of the Drakensberg lies Ntsikeni Nature Reserve – an area of unique natural...

Camels, nomads and an oasis in Ennedi Camels, nomads and an oasis in EnnediDate: 06/04/2016

Head 900km north-east of Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, and you’ll discover the wondrous Ennedi Plateau...

African farmers think honey fences are the bee’s knees African farmers think honey fences are the bee’s kneesDate: 28/02/2016

In today’s high-tech world, it’s often the simplest solutions that turn out to be best – and an innovative project using...

A very special pangolin rescue A very special pangolin rescueDate: 12/02/2016

This is not just another pangolin rescue story. This is a story of compassion and hope, a story of trans-boundary teamwork...

5 different ways to experience Africa on safari 5 different ways to experience Africa on safariDate: 03/02/2016

The picture that usually springs to mind of an African safari is the quintessential game vehicle roaming across sweeping plains...

The termite queen – a story of survival The termite queen – a story of survivalDate: 11/01/2016

While out repairing roads, our ranger team came across some fresh digging in a termite mound, which we assumed to be the work...

6 reasons why you should go to Hell’s Gate National Park 6 reasons why you should go to Hell’s Gate National ParkDate: 13/12/2015

Located in Naivasha in Kenya, Hell’s Gate National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, flora and over 100 species of birds...

Rats sniff out 13,274 landmines in Mozambique Rats sniff out 13,274 landmines in MozambiqueDate: 15/11/2015

Rats sniff out 13,274 landmines in Mozambique. Minister Oldemiro Júlio Margues Baloi Minister of Foreign Affairs, will declare...

4 reasons to safari in Kafue National Park 4 reasons to safari in Kafue National ParkDate: 08/11/2015

The Kafue National Park is so often overlooked, but tourists are finally starting to see what all the fuss is about. And...

Cape mountain trail set to become one of world’s top hikes Cape mountain trail set to become one of world’s top hikesDate: 08/11/2015

Two mountain trailblazers, Galeo Saintz and Ivan Groenhof, together with a dedicated team of guides and advisors, have been...

Bandit, the dog that protects rhinos and elephants Bandit, the dog that protects rhinos and elephantsDate: 30/10/2015

However, if the poaching epidemic continues at its current rate we will almost certainly see the demise of the African elephant...

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