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Strong feelings bubble up when a conversation turns to poaching, and recently that would involve the poaching of rhino horn. The blatant slaying of rhino’s – be they pregnant cows or single bulls – the desperate will take anything. Southern Africa seems to be gaining a reputation amongst syndicates for the easy pickings, experiencing the [...]

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 [...]

There is a certain kind of appeal in choosing to visit this most remarkable landscape. Forged over 55 million years ago, it is one of the driest and oldest deserts in the world. The silence of this place can rather paradoxically, be quite deafening. But this is exactly what travellers to this land seek — [...]

The ways in which elephants are able to communicate is quite remarkable, for the elephant not only makes use of sound, but makes use of it in a variety of ways. From the audible through to the inaudible, or infrasonic side of the spectrum, it has allowed this animal to communicate over vast distances. And [...]

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 [...]

As a kid I remember growing up with dogs and cats, birds and the odd goldfish. Now at the time it was really nice to come home from school and be bowled over by my friendly dog companion, or to visit the bird cage to greet the love birds or budgy.
And I think to a [...]

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 [...]

The life of a predator can be unforgiving, so it is no wonder that the jackal has had to learn to be one step ahead of the game. Being one of the smaller canidae or dog/wolf predators, the jackal is extremely adaptable.
And it is not uncommon to find him trotting along a fenceline searching for [...]