An African safari experience is literally life-changing. Guests describe being awe-struck by the power and beauty of the Big Five and the feeling of being immersed in the wild. Throughout the continent there is a choice of magnificent game reserves, both national and...
Whilst it hardly seems possible, Winter has come to an end and Spring is now upon us. This is always a special time of year on the reserve as the trees shed their winter drabness and put on their bright summer apparel. Perhaps one of the most striking trees during...
A common question that I have as a guide, coming from kids as well as grown-ups, is what is my favourite animal? And going one step further is which animal would I like to be in the bush? The first question is very difficult, there are so many different animals and so...
It’s winter again and every year at that time the night sky clears up and lets us admire its wonders. So put the kettle on, take your scarf, beanie and gloves, stretch your neck, and let’s brave the cold night air, look up and gaze at the distant stars.Birders will...
Early in the morning, we often offer green apples together with coffee before the game drive. I see them all piled up on their plate. We also have pied crows around the reserve, we can often see them perching on trees or poles, and as their name suggests, their colour...
Since tourism popularised the Big 5, everyone started making their own list of five special animals to see, or maybe rather keep looking for, in the bush. If there is a Big 5, there must be a Small 5, and a Shy 5, for the ones we will most likely not see, and even an...
