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What can I say…a truly remarkable land filled with such diversity and adaptations, it begs one to return again and again. The group of students and their two teachers were a real treat to work with. Eager to learn and willing to play their part in the daily camp duties.
I’m sure some of them will [...]

Two weeks of adventure and exploration await me, along with a large group of eager students. This should be a wonderful opportunity to discuss this land and its many secrets of survival.
Both plants and animals have learnt to adapt to this very old landscape. 100 million years ago the genus Ficus (fig tree) began a [...]

There is something very primal about our relationship to the snake; something from way back in our history when we lived closer to the land. Throughout our history texts have either depicted it as the villianous creature with evil intent, or as the symbol for life, power and spiritual continuity. Today the serpent is used [...]

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 [...]

Your heart is thumping in your throat, your legs feel numb and you momentarily forget yourself. In front of you is a wild animal – there’s no cage or bars, just you and the animal.
If you have ever been on Safari where you were in a position to get up close to animal life, you [...]

You’re thinking of going to Africa on a Safari, and many places offer a Big Five experience. The term has almost become synonymous with Safari Travel, that many first time travellers actively seek out destinations promoting the Big Five.
And it’s easy to understand. Because no trip to an African safari destination would feel complete without [...]

Getting up close and personal with the African Bush: this is the bush walk and it offers excitement, uncertainty and adventure. No two walks are ever the same because nature constantly moves and changes.
And I guess this is what appeals to many people who opt for a walk whilst on Safari. That unknowing trundle through [...]

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 [...]

Is the Zebra skin there to act as a fingerprint for the young or to generate confusion on the open plains when the hunting lioness are sniffed out by herd members?
Camouflage serves both the prey and the predator. And it’s evolution seems to compete against the competition in a duel of out-smarting. The zebra [...]

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 [...]