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The Marvellous Migration
Did you know that the biggest animal migration on earth takes place all year around? The Migration starts in the south eastern part of the Serengeti Ecosystem of Ndutu Plains in Tanzania where the animals (Wildebeest & Zebra) calve their young. They choose this spot as it’s short, sweet grass made mineral rich by ancient…
Read MoreHow to plan YOUR ULTIMATE safari
It may feel overwhelming to plan your first safari but it shouldn’t be. The largest and most established destinations in terms of proliferation of animals, reserves, game lodges and tourism infrastructure are: Part of Arc Earth’s role is to get a brief from a client and help the client visualise and mind map what they…
Read MoreThe roar of power
Last November, we decided to go to a beautiful camp in the Southern Kalahari, close to the Molopo River. This reserve on the South African side is huge, over 100 000 hectares. On the first night, we heard 2 lions roaring but from opposite directions. We spent the next day tracking them, but although we…
Read MoreLions at war
There’s nothing more exhilarating than waking up in the bush when it’s still dark and heading off on an early morning game drive. We wanted to get a head start on the sunrise and capture a few photos of dawning of a new day. As we reached the open area with a beautiful view to…
Read MoreRutt a Tutt
Impalas are a dime a dozen in the South African bushveld and there’s a reason behind it. As winter descends on the southern hemisphere, testosterone levels ascend in Impala Rams. The dominant males will dispatch all their competitors by forcing them into aptly named bachelor herds. Rutting can be a noisy business, full of snorts…
Read More10 Top Items to pack for a Gorilla Trek
Top 10 things to pack for a gorilla trek in Rwanda Going on a gorilla trek is undoubtedly one of the most exciting travel adventures anyone can have. The packing list below is based on our own personal experiences of trekking through the vast rainforests of Rwanda. It is after all a rainforest and you…
Read MoreCatfight
With a whole new group of guests in the lodge it was time to put my game-face on and get ready to show all of them this magical piece of Africa. All first timers the drive started out with lots of the basic questions like what they could expect to see and my explanation remains…
Read MoreChopper flip over the Blyde River Canyon
Sabi Sabi offers one of the best safari experiences in Africa but what do you do between safaris? Well, how about a helicopter flip over the 3rd largest canyon in the world. The Blyde River Canyon is absolutely beautiful and I was fortunate enough to join some guests for the 2-hour flight. The excitement really…
Read MoreCrashing cubs
The Southern Pride is a group of lions that we at Sabi Sabi cherish and we get to watch them as they move through life. We have witnessed males passing, new males moving in, adolescent males being forcefully moved out and of course the addition of new cubs. Unfortunately, when it comes to nature, wherever…
Read MoreDon’t wangle on the angle
The angle of a shot can change the perspective for the viewer. Here is a little story about angling: Recently, we were on a photographic safari and stopped to watch a curious yellow billed hornbill. This beautiful bird had become relaxed around people as he was prone to getting leftover scraps thrown to him. This…
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