8 Safari lodges in Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is without a doubt one of the most famous places in Africa. Acting as the geographical border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, the falls …
African Safari
Posts about watching wildlife on an African safari
Birds of Kruger National Park: 44 bird species you can find in the park
There’s no denying it, Kruger has A LOT of birds. Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the largest game reserves in Africa …
6 Chobe Safari lodges for your Botswana Safari
Chobe National Park is one of the main natural attractions of Botswana. Famous for the Chobe River waterfront bordering Namibia, one of the largest populations …
13 Safari lodges in Kruger National Park
Everybody knows Kruger National Park has an incredible diversity of wildlife, but did you know it also has a stunning variety of accommodations? From camping …
Tamboti Tented Camp, Kruger National Park
Tamboti tented camp is a small camp in Kruger located in the central area of the park and only 3 miles from Orpen Gate. The …
Tsendze rustic camp, Kruger National Park
Located in the top section of Kruger National Park, Tsendze rustic camp is one of those places that after you find it, you want to …
Letaba Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
Letaba rest camp is located in the center of Kruger National Park, South Africa, far enough from the busy south Kruger but close enough to …
Punda Maria Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
Punda Maria rest camp is the northernmost rest camp in Kruger National Park. It has a sub-tropical climate and is renowned for its birding opportunities. …
Half tourist, half scientist: my journey to see an aardvark in the Kalahari
It was with a strange mix of emotions that I laid eyes upon the bizarre creature. Seconds earlier I had leapt from the bush-beaten door …
Spitzkoppe Campsite: Magical Sunsets and a Billion Stars in the Namib Desert
The first time you see Sptizkoppe rising from the Namib plain you’ll be mesmerized. Also named the Matterhorn of Namibia, Spitzkoppe towers 700m above the …
Bitterpan Wilderness Camp, Kgalagadi
Bitterpan is one of the two wilderness camps in the Kgalagadi where you need a 4×4 to get there. This is the main reason why …
Top 11 Safari Lodges in South Africa
No trip to South Africa would be complete without visiting a game reserve or National Park. While you can camp or stay at one of …
A Personal Wishlist of Campsites in Zambia
Whenever we’re fantasizing about our next trip to Africa, the conversation always steers toward Zambia. Yet somehow we still haven’t managed to get there. Perhaps …
Guide to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkWhat is a Transfrontier Park?Is the Kalahari a Desert?A Guide to the KgalagadiKgalagadi MapHow to Pronounce KgalagadiThings to …
15 Things to do in Cape Town, South Africa
There’s something about Cape Town. Nestled against the mind-blowing Table Mountain that shoots straight up from the sea, Cape Town is unlike any other city …
Camping in Botswana National Parks: How to Make a Reservation
Botswana National Parks have some of the most beautiful and remote camping in Africa and often at shockingly reasonable prices. But there’s one big problem: …
How to Go on an African Wildlife Safari in Kruger (for less than $700)
If you’ve always wanted to take an African safari, but thought it was too expensive or too difficult, I wrote this article for you. You …
8 National Parks in Africa For Hardcore Adventurers
There are a lot of famous national parks in Africa. You’ve probably heard of Kruger National Park in South Africa, Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, and …
The Jumping Jackals of Nossob (and How to Photograph Them)
Jackals are famously adaptable predators, but a few individuals in the South African Kalahari Desert have taken it to a new level with a rather …
Kalahari Anib Lodge, Namibia
If you ask me about my favorite lodges in the world, I could probably count them with just one hand. The Kalahari Anib lodge is …