News and Blogs
"Tigers" return to the Great Karoo courtesy of Samara
‘Have you heard about the fight with the “tiger” at Apies Kloof?’ was the question repeatedly asked at the Stock Fair this morning. And indeed the story is one of the most sensational which... Read More
Rob visits Victoria Falls, Zambezi and Hwange national parks – June, 2015
In the late 1990’s Zimbabwe was booming as a tourist destination and Victoria Falls and Hwange were key components in almost any safari itinerary. In late 2013 I visited Mana Pools and Matusadona,... Read More
Rob getting up close and personal with Africa's wildlife
Can you get too close to Africa’s dangerous wildlife? On a recent trip to Botswana I enjoyed two wonderful wildlife encounters that had me almost within touching distance of two of Africa’s... Read More
Rob into the wilderness of Botswana – April 2015
As I set off once again into the wilds of Botswana, I pondered on why I am still so enthusiastic to explore this patch of wild Africa. I quickly realised the answer was simple. Botswana offers what... Read More
Volcanoes Safaris – Working with Local Communities in Uganda and Rwanda
The idyllic Virunga Lodge in Rwanda is situated high on a ridge with stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the twin lakes Bulera and Ruhondo. It is a popular destination for tourists... Read More
'Munget Lemouyo' - the Samburu coming of age celebrations
The Samburu people are an ethnic group from central Kenya, cousins to the better known Maasai tribe of southern Kenya. The Samburu are also known as the Butterfly People due to the bright red colours,... Read More
African Parks to run Malawi’s Liwonde and Nkhotakota parks
Wonderful news received today that the African Parks Foundation has concluded a public/private partnership with the Malawi Government and their National Parks to manage Liwonde NP and Nkhotakota WR for... Read More
Africa eclipse 2016
Imagine sitting out in the morning sunshine when all of a sudden an eerie glow descends around you. Birds stop chattering and start looking for roosting spots, baboons head for the trees, and the... Read More
Suffolk Show – 27 and 28 May
Once again we’ll have a stand at this years Suffolk Show (Trinity Park, Ipswich) and if you’re planning a visit, please do pop in to say ‘hello’. Our stand number is 403 alongside... Read More
Michele returns to northern Tanzania – March, 2015
It was great to return to Northern Tanzania and remind myself just how beautiful and diverse this part of Africa really is and the incredible wildlife opportunities on offer. I flew on a daylight... Read More