Lappet-faced Vulture

This vulture, sometimes known as the Nubian Vulture, is the biggest on the African continent. As a result, it is robust and powerful, overpowering other raptors as well as predators such as jackals. A strong beak allows the Lappet-faced Vulture to rip through tough...

The African Jacana

These beautiful birds are excellent divers and fliers. The African Jacana, which squawks while flying, has a good sense of sight and hearing and depends little on its sense of smell. The female bird is bigger than the male, although the coloration of the feathers is...

The Aardwolf

Aardwolves (Proteles cristata) are insectivorous mammals that look like skinny striped hyenas. The aardwolf has a bushy tail and a golden coat with black vertical stripes. In Afrikaans and Dutch, ‘Aardwolf’ means ‘earth wolf.’ The aardwolf,...

What Makes An Excellent Safari Guide?

Whether you go on a small-group safari with a guide, stay in a budget-friendly camp, or spend top bucks for a luxury resort, it makes no difference. The quality of your safari guide is the most significant factor that will determine the overall quality and enjoyment...

The Big Five

African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, and Rhinoceros are the continent’s big five mammals.   Big game hunters from Africa’s colonial era dubbed these five animals “the big five” because they were considered the most difficult and...