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 …
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Hornbills of South Africa
Hornbills are a family of birds found in subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia (Papua Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu). Of the 24 species of …
The magic of a night safari in Australia
The world is a different place at night, where mysterious creatures roam unhindered by darkness. Stepping outside our comfort zone and into the night wilderness …
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 …
Conservation safaris in Australia: wildlife adventures that make a difference
Conservation safaris in Australia? Wait, aren’t safaris in Africa? The word safari means ‘trip’ in Swahili (from East Africa) but has come to represent ‘a …
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. …
Flocking to see Australian parrots: five tours that will take you there
When you picture a parrot in the wild, where do you imagine it? In a lush green jungle? I know I always thought of parrots …
How to Paint Birds in Watercolor (tips from a beginner)
If in January you would’ve told me that I would be painting birds in watercolor in no time, I would’ve told you that you were …
Whale watching in Australia: when and where to go
You scan the water excitedly, trying to guess where the leviathan will surface. Suddenly, a burst of vapor explodes from the clear blue water a …
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 …
The World’s Smallest Penguin
Who’s that creepy little guy wandering around your backyard in the dark? If you live on the coast of New Zealand or the southern coast …
Top 10 Wildlife Tours in Australia
As a kid, Australia always seemed like the most exotic and faraway place I could imagine, full of bizarre and wonderful creatures. Mammals that lay …
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 …
16 Things to Do in Tofino, Vancouver Island
If you haven’t heard of Tofino yet, once you visit you won’t be able to stop talking about it. Located on the West Coast of …
Wingspan Board Game and other Nature-Inspired Board Games
You love nature and you love games. So now you’re wondering, what are the best nature-inspired boardgames that are actually fun to play? We gathered …
Is The Elephant Shrew a Shrew, an Elephant, or Neither?
At first glance, you might think you were looking at a mouse. But in fact, this tiny insect-eater disguised as a rodent is more closely …
The Little Five; Who Are Africa’s Small Five Animals?
Everyone has heard about the Big Five, so it was only a matter of time that the Small Five would come out to steal the …