Why a Botswana Safari is One of the Best Sustainable Tourism Examples
Botswana is a land-locked country in southern Africa about the size of France or Texas, where tourism – the second highest earner – presents you …
African Safari
How to Choose your Safari Shoes
When preparing for an African safari there are so many things to remember. Vaccinations, insurance, flights, clothes… Then at the last minute you remember the …
Is South Africa Safe? Safety Tips from Locals and Travelers
If you were to give me a free plane ticket to go anywhere in the world, I would without a doubt choose wild and beautiful …
Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp, Under the Full Moon
When you first lay eyes on Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp, just one thing comes to mind. Wow, I wonder what the views are like from up …
4×4 Camping in Botswana
The Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa is our favorite place in the whole world, but getting to wilderness campsites in the Kalahari requires the right …
Traveling to Mabuasehube; Kalahari Camping in Botswana
Kalahari Camping at its Finest When you unzip the flap of your rooftop tent and see a pride of lions padding silently across your sandy …
Staying at Urikaruus, a Kgalagadi Wilderness Camp
Staying at Urikaruus is a dream come true for many travelers to this part of the Kalahari. The first three times we visited the Kgalagadi …
A Complete Guide to the Mabuasehube Campsites in Botswana
Kalahari Camping in Botswana Mabuasehube Reserve (a part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park) has some of the most remote Kalahari camping in Botswana. There are …
The Art of Escaping the Crowds in Kruger
When you ask someone about their Kruger self drive safari experience you will probably get one of two answers: 1- Kruger is the best place …
How a Wildlife Walking Safari Can Change Your Life
We all instinctively know that spending time in nature replenishes us but we never really think about why. When we need a break from the …
How to Tell the Difference Between Black and White Rhino
On an African Safari, each person makes a personal list of the dream animals they wish to see, and the rhinoceros is usually on it. …
The One That Got Away
Out of all my wildlife travels, the moments I remember most clearly are the rare and unusual glimpses into animal behavior. Things that are not …
Self-Drive Safari Etiquette: 10 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Most people who take an African Safari travel with a tour company. They tend to be accompanied by professional guides that let them know the …
Endangered Black Rhino Nursing
The sight of an endangered black rhino nursing is not something I ever expected to see. But one special night while camping in Etosha, Namibia …
Accessible Safaris in Botswana With Desert & Delta
An African Safari ranks high on nearly every adventurer’s wish list. It’s the trip of a lifetime! For most of us, going on an African …
Dining Under the Stars with a Leopard
Watching predators in the wild is one of my favorite things to do. But when a predator surprises me and sets my heart rate to …
Volunteering with Wildlife in Malawi at Lilongwe Wildlife Center
Every year, thousands of people decide to spend their vacation time volunteering with wildlife in Africa. In Malawi, the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust is making a …
Self-Drive Safari With Tracks4Africa Road Maps
The adventure of a self-drive African wildlife safari is on the bucket list of many travelers. The freedom to go anywhere you want at your …
Traveling to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Crowded game parks are not the only way to see wildlife in Southern Africa. If you’re an adventurous traveler seeking a real wilderness experience, the …
Vulture Extremes in Botswana
Different species of vultures play very different rolls at a carcass. What I love about this photo is that it shows the two extremes of …