You will be delighted to hear that Chobe National Park is not only the second largest national park in Botswana but also has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. The Park is divided into four sections, the Serondela area, the Savuti Marsh area, the Nogatsaa and Tchinga, and the… Continue reading Chobe National Park – An African Wonder
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The Deserts of Africa – Unimaginable Beauty
Africa – the second largest continent in the world is also home to the largest desert in the world—the Sahara. In fact there are three deserts on the continent—The Sahara, the Namib and the Kalahari. Together these three amazingly vast and diverse land masses cover a large portion of Africa. Beautiful, yet treacherous, these areas… Continue reading The Deserts of Africa – Unimaginable Beauty
Big Five Animals in South Africa
The term ‘Big Five’ originated among the hunters of a bygone era to describe not the largest of the animals that they hunted, but the most dangerous. These are lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros. Every one of these animals has a reputation for pursuing its attacker with intent to kill. Perhaps the most persistent… Continue reading Big Five Animals in South Africa
10 African Safari Tips That You Must Know Before You Go
A little bit of pre-knowledge can go a long way on an African safari trip. Here are ten indispensable tips that will improve your own safari experience greatly. 1. Take the early morning drives on safari even thought that often means getting up while it’s still dark. You’ll be very glad you did because your… Continue reading 10 African Safari Tips That You Must Know Before You Go
African Safari: Back to Basics and Reflections on the Creation
The Swahili word “safari” originally meant “journey” which is further correlated to “hunting for survival” and “exploration of lands”. The safari is typically traveled by foot amidst the vast lands. This is of course deemed to be the best way of experiencing the circle of life in the safari since you can reach to the… Continue reading African Safari: Back to Basics and Reflections on the Creation
Visiting the Endangered Gorillas of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is another home to Mountain Gorillas in Africa. The country has both Lowland and Mountain Gorillas. Gorilla trekking safaris in Congo are becoming popular worldwide! The country is safe and open to all International visitors. The critically endangered mountain gorillas are found in Virunga National Park accessed from Kisoro town… Continue reading Visiting the Endangered Gorillas of Congo
Experience Gorillas and Wildlife Safaris in Uganda
Uganda has a sheer density of wildlife, but with 500 species of mammal it has amazing diversity; and with the opening of the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the big five are all here again that’s (elephants, Rhinos, Lion, Buffaloes and the Leopard),. Uganda is also home to more than half the world’s mountain gorillas, and viewing… Continue reading Experience Gorillas and Wildlife Safaris in Uganda
Visiting the Virunga Gorillas
There are about 880 mountain gorillas left in the world. Nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas live in the Virunga Mountains of the central Africa, at the intersection of Uganda, Rwanda and the democratic republic of Congo. Unlike the gorillas you find in the zoos, there are no mountain gorillas within the zoos… Continue reading Visiting the Virunga Gorillas
Taking Your Camera on Safari
Don’t you like going through your vacations photos? We all take pictures when we go on a vacation. It is a great way to perpetuate the experience and remember it for years to come. However sometimes taking pictures is not smooth. Unexpected problems pop up such as running out of film, running out of battery… Continue reading Taking Your Camera on Safari
Top 10 Countries to Go Birding in Africa
Bird watching in Africa is so common and it’s done in the most scenic destinations of both East Africa and southern African countries. The first hand tourists shouldn’t miss out on these beautiful destinations. South Africa The country is big and it takes many weeks of birding to get sightings of these spectacular bird species.… Continue reading Top 10 Countries to Go Birding in Africa