Unicorn in the Bush
When I first arrived in the Sabi Sands, I was told about a rare white duiker that was seen in the area from time to time. It was partial to a particular spot on the banks of the Sand River… Read more ›...
View ArticleThe great escape!
It was a hot summer’s day in the Sabi Sands when we found a large pride of lions, quietly relaxing on the side of the road. An apocalyptic explosion would not get these cats going, I thought. And began...
View ArticleCause an Uproar!
In support of Lion conservation, the National Geographic Society has agreed to donate 10 cents to lion conservation in Botswana every time this YouTube video is viewed. Share it with your friends and...
View ArticleAfrica’s Painted Dogs need your help
One of South Africa’s lesser known and rarely seen endangered species is our enigmatic African Painted Dog (Wild Dog). Few South African’s have had the honour of witnessing these elusive but...
View ArticleAwards Season
Industry recognition for what we do in the publishing world is not essential. It is, of course, much more important that we build a strong local and international following of people who love Africa....
View Article9 Reasons Why Everyone Should Learn to Freedive
The challenge of holding your breath and swimming deep may seem crazy to some, but believe me when I say that it is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in water. The skills you learn...
View Article10 Reasons to Learn to Dive in Cape Town
[quote]SCUBA diving is sensual. To breathe underwater is one of the most fascinating and peculiar sensations imaginable.[/quote] TEC CLARK, forward, Karen Berger’s Scuba Diving On a bit of a whim, I...
View ArticleNight kite surfing with glow sticks!
Wandering albatrosses are known to fly across oceans for days at a time, hopping between continents all over the southern hemisphere. Even more interestingly, they often prefer to fly and feed at...
View Article10 reasons to suspect lions are an alien species
I’ve often wondered whether lions originally came from another planet… Why, you may ask? Well, my suspicions initially surfaced during my time as a guide in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa, when...
View Article7 pictures that prove wild animals have a sense of humour
Have you ever spotted an animal doing something and thought, ‘yeah he’s definitely taking the mickey…’ ? Your suspicions are not unfounded. Here is a selection of photos that go to prove animals do...
View Article7 questions to ask when planning a safari in South Africa
Planning a safari can be a daunting task. There are countless places to go, lodges, parks and tours on offer, so making a decision is not always as easy as one two three. Here are a few common...
View ArticleMoney vs. People: The Maasai's growing resentment over land evictions for...
Care of the land, care of the wildlife, and care of the people. In my early days as a guide, these were the three essential pillars of conservation drummed into me by the eco-tourism company I worked...
View ArticleA 23-Year Road Trip by Gunter Holtorf
Wow – this is one of the most inspiring travel tales I have ever come across. A German man by the name of Gunther Holtorf and his wife Christine have taken the most epic 800,000 km road trip in their…...
View ArticleThe Tree-climbing Elephant
By Remote Africa Safaris We stopped to look at three elephants standing in the shade of a tree when someone said: “look at that elephant up the tree!” ‘Yeah right pull the other one!’ But sure enough,...
View ArticlePlan your travels on inspiration: Introducing Special Places
How do you go about planning your travels in Africa? How do you decide which places to stay, what to do and how to do it? I must admit I get a little dazzled by the choice. The Internet and… Read more...
View ArticleMy Journey to an Island with One Resident
The man was relaxing under a tree on the beach when I walked up to him to say hello. After a short chat I learned that he was the one-and-only resident on this tiny little island in the middle of…...
View ArticleA Walk Through The Cradle of Humankind
Approximately 50 metres under the earth, I scramble along a pitch black cave, up through a tunnel and into the light. I now see the world as it was 2 million years ago. As a lover of nature and all…...
View ArticleThe unforgiving: lions on the hunt
The pride of lions met us on the road in full force. They were littered along the track, traipsing straight toward us like indomitable soldiers. Bringing up the rear of this massive pride were the two...
View ArticleThe man who planted 100 million trees!
When the president of Mozambique, Armando Emilio Guebuza, went to visit Pedro Muagura at his humble home in Mozambique, he asked him one simple question: “Why do you plant trees?” Pedro considered...
View ArticleCape shark attack – the story and background!
If you haven’t heard the news already – a South African body boarder has been killed in a shark attack at Dappat se Gat – a surf spot between Gordon’s Bay and Kogel bay (also known as ‘Caves’), Cape...
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