If you’re reading this, then chances are that you are contemplating an African safari which will probably include a flight in a light aircraft, at some point. That means you face the rather daunting task of trying to pack everything you need for a two-week safari into...
Top 5 gear tips for Game Drives
Top 5 gear tips for Game Drives- The gear I take with me on game drives has been refined over 25 years – here are my top five gear tips so you can also be well equipped, comfortable and organised at all times!
Tipping on Safari
One of the perennial questions we are asked is about tipping on safari which is why on our group safaris tips are included. If you are not travelling with one of our groups or will be doing a pre or post extension tour on your own, you may find the following a useful guideline.
Ten Reasons to visit in the “Green Season”
“Green Season” Safaris- Ten Reasons to visit Africa during the rains. If you live in Africa you yearn for the rain. At this time of year we all live, straining our ears, for that distant rumbling of thunder that marks the changing of the seasons and if you work in a safari camp
Close encounter’s while on a walking safari
Probably the closest call I have had in 25 years of guiding was an incident that happened on a walking safari in Matusidona National Park, just after I got my license. We were tracking a pride of lion that we knew were in the area and as we were following their spoor, I was aware of a heard of buffalo that were walking parallel to us.