It’s no lie that Africa holds some pretty interesting myths for those that haven't travelled to its marvellous continent. In this blog, we’re here to help breakdown those misconceptions of thinking that “deep-dark Africa is dangerous”, “you can’t travel alone” and “there is only one perfect time to go on safari” so you, as a traveller can make the most out of your experience and prepare your dream African safari holiday, from a more informed perspective. It’s time to set…
Read MoreElephants have roamed the world for a long, long time. 55 millions years, in fact. So who better to take advice from, than an elephant, who surely knows a thing or two about how to survive life in the wild. Elephants are the pillars of Africa’s balance in the ecosystem. Trampling forests and shrubbery may be seen as an art of destruction by human eyes, but in fact this is to create space for smaller shrubbery to grow and flourish.…
Read MoreIt’s a warm African afternoon and your guide welcomes you on your first 4x4 safari outing, after reminding you about the rules of a game drive, you set off to find your first wildlife sighting. Game drives are the best way to truly experience the African bushveld. Armed with a professional guide and tracker in an open game vehicle, the feeling of becoming one with nature has never been so attainable. But knowing the rules of how to behave…
Read MoreIf you were to pick up a map tomorrow and blindly point your finger at a destination, be sure you’ve chosen the map of Africa as there is no better place than an African safari to recharge, re-centre and reconnect with nature. Picture yourself in the middle of nowhere (‘nowhere’ being the most picturesque safari lodge you’ve ever laid eyes on, of course), your ears adjusting to the surrounding orchestra of the bush; the chatter of the Southern yellow-billed hornbill…
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