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All around is quiet, except for the occasional call of a night bird or distant lion. The stars are bright and the moon is half full. A faint warm breeze touches your face as you stare into the glowing embers of a camp fire. You feel at peace in this place. Sounds like something out [...]

Being on holiday has that effect upon our minds that allows us opporunity to relax and unwind. Forgetting all convention and routine we slip into that playful zone where we’re not always thinking with a clear head. And while our holiday is well deserved, it shouldn’t be license to forget some basic perspectives, especially when [...]

The vast plains of the arid Northern Cape come to life in August and September giving a show of colour that needs to be experienced to fully appreciate it’s magnificence.
This remote part of South Africa that lies in the north western region is known as Namaqualand, a place named after the people who once lived [...]

Exploring nature from the saddle brings a whole new perspective to the African Safari. Suddenly you are part of the scene, not a spectator. At least that’s how the animals will generally tend to see you.
I guess that’s what appeals to me about jumping on a horse and heading off into the wilderness. I feel [...]

There’s always something we’d like to know before travelling, or forgot to ask whilst on Safari. Below are some of these questions – if any of you reading this think of another, please leave a comment and I’m sure it’ll be answered.
First time travellers to Africa are not really sure what to expect. This uncertainty [...]

Here’s the part where I tell you that after trekking Mt Kili, I jumped back in my Landy and continued off on some wild escapade into the African wilds. Well, I’m not going to, because I never did that.
But many adventure travellers do. And it really is a wonderful experience if you are prepared for [...]

A useful skill when on foot in wilderness areas is an ability to know what animal life is in the vicinity of your party. Without actually seeing or hearing anything, one must turn to the ground for answers. This is the one place animals cannot hide, for it reveals their presence and intentions: how [...]

Hello and Welcome to safarichatter.com, a place where you can read up on Industry news, share experiences of your trips into the African ‘bush’, or read up on interesting topics and stories that I’ve posted.
A casual forum for people with an interest in what’s going on in the world of Safariland… I’ll find stories on [...]