Posts by Sara

This is another nocturnal animal that’s incredibly elusive.It’s an African Civet and you can recognise it by its trotting gait close to the ground as well as a thick bushy tail. Civets will eat anything from insects to small vertebrates, which it kills by biting repeatedly and rips the food apart by using the forefront…

Lion cubs, along with cheetah cubs, in my opinion, are the epitome of cuteness in the wild – with their fluffy coats and mischievous demeanour. The early days of a lion cub’s life are filled with playfulness and curiosity yet danger as their mothers keep them at bay from lions, hyenas, leopards and other predators.…

Desert Elephants in Namibia are primarily found in the northwestern regions, including the Kunene River area, Caprivi Strip, and parts of Damaraland. These ellies have adapted to surviving with limited water resources. They can travel long distances in search of water and are known to have a remarkable memory for locating water sources like digging…

Explore the differences between trekking gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda with our latest video. This comprehensive guide takes you through the distinct experiences offered by these two East African destinations when it comes to encountering these magnificent creatures. Delve into Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” and discover its vast biodiversity, dense rainforests, and…

It is the eating of bones… The most well-known bone eater is the Hyena, with its powerful jaws it’s able to crush through bone, which is then digested in their incredibly strong stomach acids. The crushing power of their jaws comes from the huge jaw muscles, which attach to a ridge that runs along the…

Going out on a photographic safari differs a lot from doing a normal safari as it is all about timing, all about light and all about getting the best photo possible! Recently I drove a photographic group that were staying at Little Bush Camp for 6 nights and the sole purpose was to explore our…

One day, I was getting ready for the arrival of my new guests and a message was sent out to all the rangers that one of our rangers, Michelle, had found wild dogs on a double impala kill. When she arrived, by following the mass of vultures in the sky, she found the dogs lazing…

What do dung beetles and celestial navigation have in common? Astral Orientation: Dung beetles are known to use the Milky Way for orientation during their nocturnal activities. By positioning themselves relative to the bright band of stars, particularly the Milky Way, they can maintain a straight path while rolling dung balls. Moonlight Navigation: In addition…

Embark on a thrilling nocturnal safari as we delve into the enchanting world of photographing African wildlife at night! In this video, I guide you through the essential settings, gear recommendations, and expert tips to help you capture stunning images of the mesmerizing creatures that come alive under the cover of darkness. Rich goes behind…

What a crazy couple of days it has been…lions eating buffalo, three leopards mating at the same time…the only word I have for this is WOW! This isn’t where it stops. We found our leopards again, now minus the younger female, still mating. This is typical as the big cats tend to mate for on…