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10 Greatest Amateur Safari Videos of All Time
Time to be enthralled and entertained by the best amateur videos of close and remarkable African wildlife encounters, captured by safari-goers and rangers!
What to pack for an African Safari ...
Knowing what to pack for a safari is a daunting task - especially if it's your first time. We've dug deep, asked our guides and guests, and used our experience to put together a list that we hope you'll find extremely useful ...
Best Places To See Rhinos, Leopards, Cheetahs or Wild Dogs
What are the best destinations to see rhinos in Africa? What about some of the more elusive predators, such as leopards, cheetahs or wild dogs? These animal species are not equally common everywhere, and it helps to know where you might be most likely to see them.
What's better when it comes to visiting Kruger National Park? Self-drive ... or guided safari?
It's a question we're often asked, yet the answer is often very personal for most of us. I was lucky enough to go on a guided Kruger National Park safari recently - and here are my thoughts on the subject ...
Botswana Safari Lodges - Secrets to choosing the right camp
With so many options to choose from, selecting the right safari camps for your Botswana safari can be tricky. These keys will help you plan a Botswana itinerary that works and choose lodges that meet your expectations.
12 Wildlife Photography Tips For Your Next Photographic Safari
Avoid the most common mistakes and make the most of your photographic safari with these 12 tips for beginners and more serious wildlife photography enthusiasts.
7 Great Ways to Get the Best Wildlife Viewing Experience
So you've finally made it. Tickets booked, safari itinerary done and dusted. Counting the days … but how will you enjoy the actual game viewing experience?
Kruger Park or Sabi Sand?
Which is better - a safari in the Kruger National Park or in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve? What's the difference between the two? And what are the pros and cons of each? I've done both types of safaris many times, so let's take a closer look.
Victoria Falls - Zambia side or Zimbabwe side?
Victoria Falls - or the Smoke that Thunders, as the locals know it - is one of the most spectacular and popular destinations in Africa. The falls are situated on the mighty Zambezi River between Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe to the south. So which side is best to visit? Let's take a look.
Is it all right to be white?
Wildlife photographer, Christy Strever, was on her way through the Timbavati Private Game Reserve when she spotted a troop of vervet monkeys playing in the road. Stopping to watch their cute, humanlike antics, she was totally awestruck to see a snow-white monkey shoot out from the bushes, chasing its playmate.
How to avoid the 10 most common safari 'mistakes'
An African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience - that you'll repeat again and again if everything goes according to plan. But not being aware of some of the common pitfalls can leave you with a very bad taste in your mouth, and an even sorrier pocket.
Top 10 things you probably didn't know about Kruger National Park
There's no doubt that Kruger National Park is South Africa's best-known national game reserve. And at over two million hectares in size, it's certainly the biggest. But here are some things about Kruger that you probably didn't know ...
