Kenya’s 2024 Park Fee Increase
Kenya's game reserves and national parks, including the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, are increasing park entry fees as of 1 January 2024. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) oversees twenty-five…
How much does an African safari cost?
The following article applies to our safaris. Not our tours. An African safari is one of the most exciting and memorable adventure holidays you will ever experience. What is a…
Best Places To See Chimpanzees in The Wild
Most people think that if they want to see chimpanzees in the wild, they can just travel to Africa and look around in the forest. That could not be further…
What factors contribute to a poor safari experience?
What factors contribute to a poor African safari experience? Going on an African safari in the wrong places at the wrong time of year can be utterly disastrous. Nothing compares…
The Greater Kruger National Park
Being on safari in Kruger National Park awakens all of your senses - from hearing the roar of a mighty lion to the grunts of hippos wallowing in pools of…
Binoculars for an African safari
Binoculars are the most essential item you should pack for an African safari. We frequently advise guests that if they have to choose between a camera and binoculars, then take…
Hot Air Balloon Safari in the Serengeti
Everything you need to know about Serengeti hot air balloon safari Not enough words adequately explain the exhilarating experience of a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti as a…
A guide to wildlife areas in Kenya
Masai Mara National Reserve The Masai Mara National Reserve is the most popular destination in Kenya. Sometimes spelled ‘Maasai Mara’, it is correctly spelt ‘Masai Mara’ as Maasai refers to…
Age Restrictions for Children on a Botswana safari
Botswana has more age restrictions for children compared to other safari destinations in Africa. Due to remoteness and most camps in Botswana not being fenced, every lodge and camp has…
Activities on an African Safari
Activities on an African safari. There is a wide range of activities available on your safari in Africa. Virtually anything you can imagine is available. Most safaris focus their activities…
African Wildlife – White Rhino vs Black Rhino
Rhino Facts Rhinoceros, or rhino for short, is one of Africa's big five species. The word rhinoceros comes from the Greek words rhino, meaning “nose,” and ceros meaning “horn.” There are five…
A guide to wildlife areas in Tanzania
Northern Circuit Mount Kilimanjaro Mt Kilimanjaro is located inside the Kilimanjaro National Park and is Africa’s highest mountain at 5,896m. It is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world,…