Maasai jumping dance. How high can you jump?
The adumu, also known as the "jumping dance," is a highly identifiable Maasai ceremony that has been captured in countless photographs and movies. However, many tourists may be unaware of the…
Why do male lions roar?
Why do male lions roar? If you have ever heard a male lion roar close by, you know it is more than just a sound — it is more like…
Did you know? Giraffes occasionally sit or lie down, but not for long.
Giraffes frequently rest while standing, but recent research suggests that they lie down more frequently than previously assumed. They fold their legs under their bodies when lying down, but they…
Did you know? Ostriches can run up to 70 km/h
Did you know? Ostriches can run up to 70 km/h? Olympic sprinters are incredible athletes. Usain Bolt set a new world record in the men's 100-metre sprint, hitting a high…
Namibia – I want to break free
Climb the world's tallest sand dunes. Descend to the bottom of Africa's deepest canyon. Immerse yourself in history at one of Africa's most important rock art sites, and watch wildlife…
Lion cubs love to play
Just like children, lion cubs love to play. Play is much more than just a fun way to pass the time. Play teaches lions cubs how to grasp their prey,…
Elephants eating lilies on the Chobe River
Elephants feasting on water lilies (known as ‘tswee’ in Setswana) on the Chobe River in Botswana. African elephants feed for up to 16 hours a day and can eat around…
World Pangolin Day
The 10th annual World Pangolin Day will be celebrated on 20 February 2021. Most people will not have heard of a Pangolin, yet, sadly, it is one of the most trafficked…
Ngorongoro Crater, Large Bull Elephant
We are so looking forward to returning to Ngorongoro Crater to see some big boys like this. One of the reasons old elephants come to Ngorongoro to retire is because…
African Sunset in Tarangire National Park
It is often said that African sunrises and sunsets are the best in the world and I certainly agree! Maybe it is because Africa is so diverse, the landscape filled…
Trekking Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Tracking the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is an experience of a lifetime that any visitor on Uganda safari should not miss out. Though gorilla…
Game-viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is Uganda’s most accessible park. Set majestically in the shadow of the Rwenzori, flanking lakes, open savannah to rainforest, from dense papyrus swamps and brooding…