African Wild Dogs, Africa’s second most endangered carnivore (after the Ethipoian Wolf), are under extreme threat due to consistent encroachment on their habitat. Otherwise known as Painted dogs or African Hunting dogs they rely on vast areas to live in. This is required for hunting, but also the ability to […]
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If you haven’t seen the incredible Discovery Channel documentary film; Brothers in Blood: The Lions of Sabi Sands, then you need to get it streaming now. For anyone interested in visiting Sabi Sands on their Bucket List safari adventure, this film will give you the perfect introduction to the recent […]
If you are planning a trip to Addo Elephant National Park as part of your Bucket List South African adventure then here is a taste of what you can expect on a morning self-drive safari. Head out as soon as the gates open (usually around 5.30am, this will give you […]
If you are planning a trip to Addo Elephant National Park as part of your Bucket List South African adventure then here is a taste of what you can expect on an afternoon self-drive safari. Head out early afternoon and time your drive so you are returning as late as […]
As you would expect given it’s name, Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is famed for it’s great herds of African Elephant; around 600 are currently living within the park. Addo is a large park (the third largest in South Africa) with a wide variety […]
If you haven’t read the summary of the Kruger National Park from our first visit you can do so here. The park is one of the premier safari destinations anywhere in the world and has the added advantage of being one of the few iconic parks which you can drive […]
If you haven’t read our report on the Kruger National Park you can do so here. We believe that not only is it one of the premier safari destinations anywhere in the world, it also has the added benefit of being one of the few places you can self-drive if […]
Part of the Mongoose family these adorable little critters really grabbed our attention in the brilliant Animal Planet documentary show Meerkat Manor. Hard to spot in the wild due to their size and fondness for only standing still first thing in the morning; we travelled to Oudtshoorn, an hour from […]
We visited Boulders Beach, near Cape Town, as it is one of the best places in the world to swim with penguins. However, for those who don’t fancy getting in the water it is still a brilliant colony to visit. With excellent boardwalks and informative signage it makes for an […]
If swimming with penguins is on your Bucket List then make sure you take a trip to Boulders Beach, just outside Cape Town. The ancient boulders which give the beach its name make for picture postcard views and the colony of African penguins who call this place home bring in […]