An African wildlife safari is a truly extraordinary experience. Many safari goers are first-time travelers to Africa and have little idea of what to expect on safari. We didn’t know the first time we set out on safari in South Africa and blasted The Lion King soundtrack. Now with over … Read More
12 Crucial African Safari Tips For First Timers
Getting ready to go on your first African safari? In this post, we share our best African safari tips. We’ll never forget our first safari in Africa. It was our third day on the continent and we drove off headstrong into Kruger National Park at sunrise blasting The Circle Of … Read More
40+ AFRICAN SAFARI ANIMALS TO SEE + Where to See Them!
The romance of a wildlife safari is unmistakable. It had long been about the hunt of the animals for the rich and adventurous back in the day, but with growing appreciation of conservation, the idea has shifted. Safari in this day and age is about preserving the land and its … Read More
Inside Khwai Reserve • Your Ultimate Botswana Safari Guide
The Khwai Community Reserve in Northern Botswana offers phenomenal gave viewing for the fortunate few that make their way to the part of the world. During our overland trip across Africa, we had learned of its regard in the overland community and bush loving South Africans. Most notably it is … Read More
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda • All You Need to Know (2020)
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is surreal and unlike any other experience in Africa. The atmosphere of the trek through the jungle mist is unreal. With each step your anticipation builds and the reward of seeing the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world is spectacular. The setting, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is arguably … Read More
11 Eco Lodges in Africa That Are Worth the Travel Time
Ecotourism in Africa is a big business. Each year safari operators, vendors, and lodges assess how they can continue to improve sustainability. It’s likely one of the few industries that value the environment. As the concern over global warming only increases it’s a relief to find an industry that strives … Read More
An Amazing Safari at Jaci’s Tree Lodge in the Madikwe Reserve
For our first trip back to South Africa in three years, we took off into the bush to visit Jaci’s Tree Lodge in Madikwe. While many think of Africa’s National Parks for safari, there are some tremendous private game reserves such as Madikwe that promise to deliver visitors and unforgettable … Read More
Inside Linyanti Region in Botswana • Your Ultimate Safari Guide
As our bush flight prepared to land in the Linyanti Concession we could see huge herds of elephants deep in the Linyanti swamps. The sight was dizzying as it seemed to be an innumerable amount of elephants. It took us by surprise, but the remote concession in Northern Botswana that … Read More
Our First Horseback Safari At Ant’s Hill in the Waterberg Bushveld
We’ve been fortunate enough to have some incredible safari experiences over the years, but riding through the bush on horseback was a first. The Ant’s Collection located in the Waterberg in South Africa has been treating guests to horseback safaris for two decades. So for a long weekend, we were … Read More
Where to Have the Best Safari in Africa From Two People Who Did It
Choosing where to have the best safari in Africa can be difficult. There are so many countries to choose from, parks to explore, animals to see, safari lodges, and a variety of unique activities to partake in that it makes picking one place impossible almost. If you’re just starting out … Read More
