African Safari Journals Blog

The African safari journals blog will keep you up-to-date with important safari related events and information such as...

• The newest and freshest safari trip reports obtained by me interviewing people who have just come back from their safari vacations in Africa. You can read or listen (MP3 podcast) to the interview to gain insider knowledge about safari trips and destinations.




Safari operator alerts. Every now and again it becomes evident from trip reports and forums that there are some safari companies that you will do better to avoid. I inform you about the good, the bad and the ugly in this blog.


• Specific safari news which may influence your African safari trip such as new visa regulations and costs, park entry price hikes, weather (is there a drought or flood in the country you plan to safari in) and socio political events (there might have been a change in government which might affect your safety).

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Aberdares Hiking Review

The best parts of the hike were the welcome by a herd of elephants across our campsite on the first day; to stand at the highest point Peak Satima and

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Kruger Birding Safari

We saw many birds, the highlight being a martial eagle bathing about 12 feet away (for a very long time!). We also saw lots of lion, elephants, rhino,

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HM Safaris Review

We saw the wildebeest migration, tons of lions, baby lion cubs, cheetahs, leopards, you name it. My favorite would have to be the lioness with her cubs

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Lake and Land Safaris

We just came back from a 3 week trip through Malawi and Zambia with Land and Lake Safaris from Lilongwe. A reliable company and a wonderful driver! Frank's

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Zambia / Malawi with Robin Pope Safaris

The position of Luangwa Safari House is second to none, looking out onto a lagoon which was semi dried up at this time of year. As a result there was a

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Tanzania with Flash Safaris

We saw the big 5 (lions lions everywhere!) plus spent many wonderful relaxing fun moments watching baboons, monkeys, hippos, giraffes, hyenas, mating ostriches,

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Africa Adventure Part 2

The other male leopard had dragged an impala up in a tree and feasted on that kill during our entire stay at Kings Pool, while snarling at the hopeful

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Africa Adventure Company

Wild Dogs and lions were seen throughout our stay. Nick even invited our entire group to crabwalk within a few feet of small pack of wild dogs. Something

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Lawson's Birding and Wildlife Tours

Personally my favourite moment amongst all the wonderful moments was seeing 6 Wild Dogs (quite rare these days, I believe) running along the track in

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Safari Travel Reports Help You Know Before You Go

Use these safari travel reports to find out more about the safari company or operator you want to entrust with your Africa trip.

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KZN Safari Review

If the trip had any shortcomings, I missed them. I always believe in being 'open to change' and have learned that this is a definite prerequisite for

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Competition Winner Announced - African Safari Journals

The 2007 competition winner can choose one out of seven walking safari trails in the wilderness of the Kruger National Park, South Africa - away from other tourists.

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Africa Calls Review

The best part of my safari was tracking animals (lions) by following footprints. Also witnessing the cycle of life, both wildlife and plant life.

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Warning - African Safari Club

I was very disappointed in the operator's indifference to their workers, they give 100% and get nothing in return, not even wages...it's disgraceful.

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Salt Lick Lodge Review

The main highlight for us was the stay in Salt Lick Lodge surrounded by elephants and being able to see them not five feet away from us whilst having

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Chimpanzee Volunteer Work

Enjoying the beautiful trusting relationship with baby chimpanzees was the highlight of my experience in Cameroon. Getting them to feel confident and

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Guided Kenya Safari Feedback

Our safari was absolutely fantastic and we have some brilliant photos. However our safari driver/guide was a huge disappointment and it was annoying

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Fox Vakanties Review

We would have missed the highlight of our tour (3 lion cubs (1 month old) playing around) if we had not been looking behind us. Everybody was

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Mid Range Safari

9 out of 10, I suppose, for minor inconveniences, but really it was what we expected and then some. I can't believe we saw up close so many animals in

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Tarangire Tented Safari

What really made our adventure so great was the terrific preparation and sense of friendship that preceded our departure. I think that Connie Ebright

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Paradies Safaris Review

Thanks to James we did not only see all the Big Five, but also rare animals like cheetahs. Our pictures are fantastic! He is also interested to teach

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Jackalberry Safaris Review

Sitting in the open game drive cruising trough the park was really beautiful. Issac Banda, the safari guide, really knew what he was doing. He seemed

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Thomson Family Safari Review

This was amazing and unbelievable; the trip of a lifetime for my extended family. What a gorgeous place! You cannot help enjoying it there.

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North Coast Hunters Tours And Safaris

I found the safari company through local recommendation. I couldn't fault them at all. Our driver/guide was Liston Mwanza (Papa) - very knowledgeable

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Gamewatchers Review

The only thing that didn't live up to my expectations was the scenery and wildlife in Amboseli although this was totally down to the drought and

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Volunteer Work in Kruger

This female leopard crossed the road right behind us. She was trying to get to her kill, which was an impala stuffed up a tree, but a young male lion

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Volunteer Work in Kruger - Part 2

We watched two elephants tumbling over each other in a water hole. These majestic animals played for about half an hour as the sun set behind them,

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Drinking tap water on safari

How safe is it to drink the water from a tap on a safari trip? I will be visiting the Kruger Park in South Africa and because of the heat I'm probably

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Thomson Safaris Review

I really believe the safari was made that much more special because of Leonard and the fact that we had a private trip so that the three of us could

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Ask Your Safari Questions Here For Unbiased Answers

I can help answer your African safari questions after having been on over one hundred safaris myself and reading hundreds of trip reports submitted to my website over the years.

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