Posts by Sara
Slow, immersive safaris, more than just a trend
Slower safaris mean not box-ticking and jumping from one place to the other. It means three or four nights in one reserve rather than a night here, a night there. It means a morning spent watching one elephant herd rather than rushing to the next sighting. It means a guide who has the time and…
Read MoreSmart strategies wild dogs use to hunt
Many people assume that lions or leopards have the most successful hunting rate. It is, in fact, the clever pack of painted wolves that win this honor. Known as the most successful hunters in Africa, African wild dogs have an astonishing hunting success rate of nearly 80%, outperforming lions, leopards, and hyenas. Their incredible teamwork,…
Read MoreFive tips for Sunset Photography on Safari
We’ve been going through our archives of photographs, and we can’t help but share some of the beautiful photography Richard De Gouveia and @matt_meyer_africa have captured at sunset in the African bush. Here are our top 5 tips for capturing these moments: 1. Shoot in Manual or Aperture Priority (with control) Tip: Dial in exposure…
Read MoreRutt a Tut Tutt
Impalas are one of the most common antelope species in the South African bushveld, especially in iconic safari destinations like Kruger National Park. Their abundance is no accident — it’s the result of highly effective breeding behaviour, adaptability, and survival strategies. As winter settles across the southern hemisphere, the impala rutting season begins. During this…
Read MoreVibrancy of a Warrior Dance in Kenya
Seeing the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara is unforgettable—but the cultural layer of a Kenyan safari is just as rich as the wildlife. After experiencing the iconic Maasai dances (like the Adumu jumping dance), there’s a whole world of authentic encounters that deepen your understanding of the land and its people. One of the…
Read MoreExquisite East Africa, more than meets the eye
Lovely Laikipia East Africa remains one of the most popular safari destinations on the planet—raw, cinematic, and endlessly surprising. From the serene plains of the Serengeti National Park to the awesome escarpments of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, this is where nature shows its best. The annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebra…
Read MoreFloating above the striking Namib desert in Africa
A hot air balloon safari over the Namib Desert is more than just an activity; it’s a moment of perspective. It’s the silence and the scale. It’s the feeling of being completely still in a wild, untouched place. Few experiences capture the essence of Africa quite like this. Even if you’re afraid of heights, don’t…
Read MoreSkeleton coast secrets and what to do on Safari
Few places on Earth feel as remote, raw, and hauntingly beautiful as the Skeleton Coast. Stretching along Namibia’s northwestern shoreline, this stark meeting point of desert and ocean is a place of shipwrecks, shifting sands, and extraordinary resilience. For travellers seeking something beyond the predictable safari, the Skeleton Coast offers a deeply atmospheric, almost otherworldly…
Read MoreLower Zambezi: Where Everything Comes Together
By Matt Meyer We arrived in wind and dust at Jeki and met Lawrence and Tops. That afternoon alone delivered a sleeping leopard, lions hunting waterbuck, a stunning sunset, a grumpy female leopard, and then a pair of courting leopards in a tree at camp. Lower Zambezi wasted no time. Wild dogs greeted us the…
Read MoreA glowing review of Matt Meyer, Guide Extraordinaire
We are not going to just mention this, we are going to make a big deal of this! One of our kind guests took the time to write the below review for Matt: If you are fortunate enough to have Matt Meyer as your guide, you have not just found an expert; you have found…
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