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What is the definition of a Slow Safari? Some say it is a mindset that rejects traditional ideas of tourism and encourages you to soak in your environment and open up yourself to new experiences. For some, slow travel is all about lingering longer and reveling in a more exclusive, unhurried experience. Put away your […]
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The wildebeest migration is finally here in Kenya…a bit late this year but here nonetheless. Although there are still many animals amassed around the Mara River in the Serengeti National Park, the Maasai Mara Reserve has begun receiving the thundering herds. So why is there such a hype about the migration? Should this event be […]
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The Great Migration of wildebeest is one of the wonders of the natural world, where millions of hooves drum against Africa’s plains – a journey fraught with danger and peril, and one that is on the bucket list of many a traveller. So what exactly is this Great Migration and where can one catch this […]
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Many young families have a safari on their bucket list, as the parents envisage safaris as a bonding experiences, and teaching their children about the natural world. An African safari can be an incredible adventure for young ones, even a transformative experience. Given how special your children are to you, naturally you want the experience […]
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Whether you are a professional photographer or an amateur, capturing those special moments on safari is a skill that everyone wants to master. Photographs are one of the best ways to preserve your memories, keeping them alive to share with your friends & family, again and again. Wildlife photography requires a lot of patience, as […]
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A traditional safari is one where you typically stay in a lodge or a tented camp, and go out on game drives twice a day. The drives are done either in a 9 seater minivan, or a 4WD Landcruiser, depending on the budget of the traveler. Using these vehicles for game drives allows you to […]
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When planning a safari to Africa, you have probably come across many group safari options, as well as options for a private, bespoke safari. So how do you choose which option to take, particularly if you are a safari newbie? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each option GROUP TRAVEL PROS […]
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Safari guides are the most critical element of your safari experience. Your guide is your host in the wilderness, your connection to the wildlife, and your personal Google Search. Without a great guide, everything about your safari will be lacklustre, and you will miss out on the best experience of your life. So, what makes […]
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While the Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in Kenya, and the Serengeti National Park is in Tanzania, essentially, they are part of the same ecosystem where the wildlife can traverse back and forth. Both parks offer authentic safari experiences – wide open spaces, stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife sightings. So how do you choose […]
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Too often, we receive lots of potential clients questions/enquiries on either the location of the accommodation in terms of game viewing, the food 😊 (this is important we must admit – no-one wants to go on game drives on a half-empty stomach), or on the level of luxury the Camp has to offer. Whereas these […]
