The African Big 5 are to be respected
As a respected Safari Operator, I always accompany my guests into nature to view the amazing array of wildlife. I take great care to caution my guests. The animals, and especially the African Big 5 are to be respected without exception. Having said that, I must also admit that with frequent exposure to these animals […]
Elephants are dying again in Southern Africa
This past weekend we learned that Elephants are dying again in Southern Africa. This time it is in Zimbabwe. Last week, the remains of twelve dead Elephants were discovered in the Panda Masuie Forest area as reported by the press. The Panda Masuie Forest area is located between Hwange and Victoria Falls. It is along […]
Celebrating World Lion Day
On Monday 10 August we were all celebrating World Lion Day. These powerful majestic animals are truly spectacular. Especially when you are able to observe them in wild out on the African Savanna, on their home range. It is quite impossible to establish the exact number of Lions left in the wild. As we are […]
World Nature Conservation Day
World Nature Conservation Day on 28th July 2020 arrives at what is probably the most critical time in the evolvement of our world for close on a century. We are NOT the masters of our universe. We are NOT superior beings in our environment. Our existence is intertwined with all the living organisms in our […]
Elephants died in Botswana Okavango Delta
The headlines “Elephants die in Botswana” were proclaimed boldly on news platforms around the developed world towards the end of May 2020. The gruesome images of 350 odd dead Elephants even took precedence, albeit for a short while, over the constant reporting on Covid-19. The cause as to why, remains a mystery. Why would these […]
The Creation and Geology of Victoria Falls
The creation and underlying geology of Victoria Falls is a marvel in its own right. This World Heritage Site especially when seen at the time the Zambezi River is in full flood is a truly spectacular sight. To understand how this beautiful waterfall was created, we will study the underlying geographical processes that took place […]
Conservation in the Cape Floral Region
The Cape Floral Region located at the Southern tip of Africa South Africa carries the title of being home to the world’s hottest hotspot, The Cape Floral Region located at the Southern tip of Africa. This beautiful and majestic floral kingdom is the only one to be fully contained within a single country. The Cape […]
Planning your Safari to Southern Africa
The Seasons When you start thinking about and planning your Safari to Southern Africa there is much to consider. What is the best season and time of the year to be planning your Safari to Southern Africa? What is your key motivation? Do you want to concentrate primarily on animals and wildlife? Do you want […]
Going on Safari in Southern Africa?
“Going on Safari in Southern Africa?”….. Was the often used greeting to our new friends at many an international arrivals terminal in Southern Africa, as the tired travelers stepped through the doorway leading from the Immigration and Customs area. Alas, that cheerful greeting, “Going on Safari?” has been silenced for several weeks now since the […]
The SPECTACULAR Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls The Spectacular Victoria Falls is once again living up to its reputation. It is the largest and most spectacular waterfall in the world. It deserves its place as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the Earth. The volume of water flowing over Victoria Falls measured on 23 April 2020, is 4086 Cubic […]