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…
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…
African Wildlife – Wildebeest
Wildebeest, also known as gnus, are large African antelopes belonging to the genus Connochaetes. There are two species of wildebeest: the Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and the Black Wildebeest (Connochaetes…
Top places to see rhinos on safari
Rhinos are one of the Big 5. The term “Big 5” was coined in colonial times by hunters who listed lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo as the five most…
African Caracal Cat
Caracal - The largest of the small cats in Africa .... A caracal's most distinguishing feature is its long, black ear tufts, also known as tassels. There are numerous theories…
Secretary Bird – Africa’s Snake Stomper
How did the Secretary Bird get it's name? There are a few points of view on this. One is that the secretary bird has quill-like feathers at the back of…
Helmeted Guineafowl
They are a bird. They do have wings, but they rarely use them. If you have been to Africa, you will have seen them. A small army of round, speckled…
Photography – African Reflections
Reflections can be used to add ambience to a photograph. While reflections may be photographed at any time of day and in any light, I often find that the hour…
The African Hoopoe (Upupa Africana)
The African Hoopoe (Upupa Africana) belongs to the Upupidae family of birds. The Eurasian Hoopoe and Madagascan Hoopoe belong to this same bird family. African Hoopoes can be found in…
What is a group of cheetah called?
A group of cheetah is called a coalition. Coalitions are typically made up of two to three male cheetah, and are usually established amongst brothers. It is uncommon for a…
Baby Hyenas – Africa’s little but fierce cubs
The hyena (“hyaena” in some parts of the world) is Africa’s most common large carnivore. Spotted Hyenas are ferocious, gregarious, and extremely intelligent animals. Their cubs however are very cute.…
The African Shoebill, also known as the Whale-Headed Stork
The African Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), also known as a Shoe-billed stork or Whale-headed stork resembles something out of a comic book rather than a bird you might see on an African safari. This…