Books to Take on an African Safari (our favorites)
I don’t like taking books when I go on a safari. They add a lot of weight to my luggage and I’m usually having too …
African Safari
Deciphering the Desert; the Hidden Life of the Kalahari
By the time we got to Kalahari Trails we were tired, dirty and dusty. We had rented a cheap compact car that didn’t really appreciate …
Choosing a Wildlife Photo Safari
Going on a wildlife photo safari may sound intimidating for an amateur photographer. The thought of sharing a tour with experienced photographers who have top …
Where to See Bushbabies in South Africa
The Bizarre Bouncing Baby When I first visited South Africa I had heard of the legendary “bushbaby” but had no idea what this strange creature …
Spotting Cheetahs at the Kalahari Tented Camp
We hadn’t even finished unloading the car when Hal called to me from our patio area. “There’s a cheetah at the waterhole!” What? We’d only …
Don’t Kick a Lion Cub: A Mokoro Tour in the Okavango Delta
Having left the dry dusty and showerless Central Kalahari Game Reserve behind, we were now resting in the small town of Maun, nestled in the …
Hidden Gems: 3 Lesser-Known Parks of Southern Africa
Everybody has heard of the great Southern African game parks like Kruger in South Africa, Etosha in Namibia, and Chobe in Botswana. These have become …
Sleeping With Bats in Twee Rivieren, Kgalagadi
If you are driving into the Kgalagadi Transfontier Park through South Africa, the first restcamp that you’ll find is Twee Rivieren (Afrikaans for Two Rivers) …
Okavango Delta Scenic Flight: a Photo Essay
When someone offers you a free Okavango delta scenic flight, what do you do? You accept the offer. So when a stranger offered me a …
What’s Outside Your Tent While You Sleep in Kruger Park?
Ever since Hal got a camera trap (also knows as a trail camera) for Christmas, we knew we had to take it with us on …
List of animals in Kruger National Park we saw on a 8-day safari (mammal list)
Kruger is one of the most amazing national parks in the world. People from all over the world flock over to this national park to …
The Outpost Lodge, Kruger National Park
The Outpost Lodge, Kruger National Park, is a socially responsible lodge in South Africa, which was conceived to benefit the local people of Makuleke Community, but …
Things to do in Cape Cross, Namibia
If you are visiting Cape Cross in Namibia it is very likely you are only there for a few hours. Cape Cross may seem like …
Why I love the Kgalagadi Transfontier Park
I fell in love with the Kalahari three years ago during my first visit to Botswana. I loved the vast empty central Kalahari, but my …
Kalahari Rest Campsite, Botswana
Tired and dirty from a long day of driving, we spotted a signpost that looked kind of cool. “Kalahari Rest” it said. We drove through …