Tag Archives: Safari know how

Namibia – where landscapes do the talking

Posted on 19th August 2026

  From Cameron Pieterse's travel journal ...   I’ll be upfront: I am not a natural writer, I don’t read as much or often as I would like, and I knew very little about the former South African territory until a few weeks ago. When the chance to head to Namibia landed on my la
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Was it really worth it? Steffi’s encounter with Uganda’s mountain gorillas

Posted on 24th February 2026

  Gasping for breath, I place one foot in front of the other, climbing steadily alongside my small group of ten - travellers, porters, and rangers - up the steep slopes of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Around us rises the dense, emerald tangle of tropical cloud forest, ancient and alive
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Roads Less Travelled – A Journey to Zambia’s Lesser-Known Safari Gems

Posted on 29th January 2026

  From Mark Hathaway's travel journal   Although less well known than mainstream safari destinations like Kenya or South Africa, Zambia has long been recognised by safari connoisseurs as offering one of Africa’s finest safari experiences. Parks like South Luangwa have a long and
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Tanzania – Where Heaven Meets the Savannah

Posted on 20th October 2025

Text & images: Katrin Fleck   The first rays of sunlight spill over the endless plains as our vehicle rolls across the red earth of the Serengeti. Together with our guide, Ernest, we set out on a journey that feels like stepping into the heart of Africa itself – a world of r
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Kenya Safaris – Private Conservancies vs. Public National Parks

Posted on 19th May 2025

  “Tendea dunia vyema; hukukabidhiwa na wazazi wako, umeazimwa na watoto wako.” (“Treat the Earth well; it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.”) Kenyan Proverb   In Kenya, this timeless wisdom is more than a proverb – it is a way of l
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Safari Lodges vs. Safari Camps: Which Wild Escape Wins Your Heart?

Posted on 28th March 2025

Title Image - Gunn's Camp Okavango Delta   Safari Lodges vs. Safari Camps: Which Wild Escape Wins Your Heart? When it comes to experiencing the wild beauty of Botswana, deciding where to stay can prove to be a difficult decision. Among the many accommodation options, safari camps and safari
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What is an African ‘BOMA’?

Posted on 11th November 2024

  The Swahili term ‘Boma’ is traditionally known as an enclosure or fence used to protect livestock like cows, sheep, goats and other animals from predators. It can also act as a general communal space for social interaction and cultural expression. However, if you are a safari lover you
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What exactly is a “bucket shower”?

Posted on 22nd April 2024

  Bucket showers offer a unique and eco-friendly way to bathe under the African sky. For many travellers they are an integral part of an authentic African safari experience. In areas where running water is limited or unavailable, such as remote or mobile safari camps, a bucket shower is a sim
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