News and Updates
I watched Marley and Me last night (again), and unashamedly sobbed my heart out (again). Even my husband had a little tear in his eye. It got me thinking about just how strong the bond is between a pet and their owner, and then that led me onto how strong the bond is between a […] Read More
A very common phrase that you will see when you are searching for your South African safari is the term ‘fenced reserve’. But what exactly does this mean? For those not in the travel industry, it may seem like an extra word that has just been added to the description of the reserve, to fill […] Read More
British Airways recently announced that they were stopping their direct London Heathrow to Lusaka, Zambia flight – the last flight departs Heathrow on the 25 October. However, this should not deter people from considering going to Zambia for their safari holiday, as you are missing out on a wonderful wildlife experience. Not to mention the […] Read More
Amaze your friends and family with these 10 facts about the Caracal. 1. The caracal is also known as the desert lynx. 2. As well as the usual ‘cat-like’ sounds of hissing and purring, they also make a barking sound. 3. They have long black tufts of hair on the tips of their ears. 4. […] Read More
One of the cutest and smallest creatures of the African bush, the bushbaby is native to more than 25 African countries. Their name comes from their distinctive call, which sounds just like a baby crying. They are nocturnal animals, but often the sharp eagle-eyes of the tracker or ranger can spot a bushbaby lurking in […] Read More
As we all know, rhino poaching in South Africa has been constantly hitting the news for the past few years, with the current figures showing that over 500 rhinos so far this year alone have been killed unnecessarily for their horns across the country. Although there is no scientific proof of its medical value, rhino […] Read More
Hot off the press – the Devil’s Pool at Livingstone Island, Victoria Falls will be ‘open for business’ from Friday 16th August. The ultimate infinity pool, the Devil’s Pool is a natural pool formation that teeters right on the very edge of the Victoria Falls. Just a small submerged rock wall below the water surface […] Read More
The annual wildebeest Great Migration is well and truly underway now. The animals began their 1,800 mile round adventure back in January, on the Southern Serengeti Plains, when over half a million calves were born. The last few months have seen the herds slowly and steadily progress northwards up through the vast Serengeti National Park. […] Read More
The aardvark – possibly one of the more elusive animals that you are likely to see on your African safari. If you want to see your ranger/guide grimace or have a look of fear cross his face, make sure you specifically say that seeing an aardvark would really make your safari dreams come true! Here […] Read More
Whilst most people will try to avoid travelling anywhere during the rainy season, in Zambia it does have its benefits. Mid-November sees the start of the Zambian rains, and these tend to last until the end of April, with the most rain falling in December, January, February and March. In particular, flooding can happen in […] Read More
