Tag Archives: Safari know how

Roads Less Travelled – A Journey to Zambia’s Lesser-Known Safari Gems

Posted on 28th January 2026

  From Mark Hathaway's travel journal   Although less well known than mainstream safari destinations like Kenya or South Africa, Zambia has long been recognised by safari connoisseurs as offering one of Africa’s finest safari experiences. Parks like South Luangwa have a long and
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Tanzania – Where Heaven Meets the Savannah

Posted on 20th October 2025

Text & images: Katrin Fleck     The first rays of sunlight spill over the endless plains as our vehicle rolls across the red earth of the Serengeti. Together with our guide, Ernest, we set out on a journey that feels like stepping into the heart of Africa itself – a
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Uganda – An unforgettable journey to see the mountain gorillas

Posted on 10th September 2025

(Thank you to Karin Fleck, one of our long time clients, who was kind enough to share her experience and images of her journey to Uganda with us)   My recent trip to Uganda, the ‘Pearl of Africa,’ fulfilled a long-awaited dream of mine: to one day observe mountain gorillas in the
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Luc discovers Botswana

Posted on 20th June 2025

  My partner and I recently had the chance to explore Botswana. This incredible country truly completely blew us away. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and this deep, grounding connection to both the land and its people.     There’s su
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Kenya Safaris – Private Conservancies vs. Public National Parks

Posted on 19th May 2025

  “Tendea dunia vyema; hukukabidhiwa na wazazi wako, umeazimwa na watoto wako.” (“Treat the Earth well; it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.”) Kenyan Proverb   In Kenya, this timeless wisdom is more than a proverb – it is a way of l
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Safari Lodges vs. Safari Camps: Which Wild Escape Wins Your Heart?

Posted on 28th March 2025

Title Image - Gunn's Camp Okavango Delta   Safari Lodges vs. Safari Camps: Which Wild Escape Wins Your Heart? When it comes to experiencing the wild beauty of Botswana, deciding where to stay can prove to be a difficult decision. Among the many accommodation options, safari camps and safari
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What is an African ‘BOMA’?

Posted on 11th November 2024

  The Swahili term ‘Boma’ is traditionally known as an enclosure or fence used to protect livestock like cows, sheep, goats and other animals from predators. It can also act as a general communal space for social interaction and cultural expression. However, if you are a safari lover you
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What exactly is a “bucket shower”?

Posted on 22nd April 2024

  Bucket showers offer a unique and eco-friendly way to bathe under the African sky. For many travellers they are an integral part of an authentic African safari experience. In areas where running water is limited or unavailable, such as remote or mobile safari camps, a bucket shower is a sim
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