African Safari Blog

Serengeti Lion Battles Hyena

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:04:25 GMT

As we approached a kopje (an outcrop of rocks in the Serengeti), we first spotted about 6 to 8 female lions and older cubs on its top under the trees.

Across Tanzania Expeditions Adventure

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:58:41 GMT

As we were driving through the Serengeti from a fabulous day, I was looking out the window, speechless, just staring at the beautiful wide open plains

Naipenda Safaris Review (Tanzania)

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:16:54 GMT

Due to my work and travel schedule I planned to do a safari in December 2006. One of my key criteria was: Go where the animals are likely to be. I

Gorilla Trek With Great Lakes Safaris

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:32:31 GMT

I too wanted a custom gorilla trek and was able to get very good service from Great Lakes Safaris of Uganda. My contact person was Ms. Mukasa

Terrific Times in Tanzania with Utalii Safaris

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:06:21 GMT

We had a limited budget and Utalii exceeded our expectations by some way. We had our own car and driver and chef for the entire trip and they soon

Safari Binoculars - How To Choose the Best One

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:09:25 GMT

Good safari binoculars are an essential item to enhance an African safari trip and these tips will help you choose the right one for your wildlife holiday

Safari In South Africa Top Three Companies Ranking

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:56:11 GMT

Choose your safari in South Africa operator with more confidence by using this top three list which is compiled from independent safari trip reports by previous travellers to South Africa

Top African Photo Safari Tip for Improving Your Wildlife Photography

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:08:07 GMT

You can get dramatically better African photo safari wildlife pictures by following a single piece of advice that I've learnt after going on hundreds of safaris myself.

Guide Your Own Safari Self Drive Road Trip Effortlessly With This eBook

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:56:19 GMT

You can guide your own safari independently and see as much wildlife at a lower cost than with a tour operator by using this ebook authored by a self driver with 25 years safari road trip experience.

Addo Park, South Africa: Family Safari Review

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:15:26 GMT

Addo Park is a great place to see large numbers of elephant and see them up close but don't expect to see lion.

Kruger National Park Camping Safari Feedback

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:13:37 GMT

A budget Kruger National Park camping safari is perfect for lone travelers who do not want to spend a fortune but still want to enjoy the diversity and wildlife variety of one of Africa's top parks.

Africa Tour Operators Reviews By Past Clients Helps Rate Performance

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:32:19 GMT

In an industry overflowing with Africa tour operators, it's helpful to whittle down your choices by using the reviews of past safari tours travellers who shared their opinions.

Safari Review Africa Charity Contributes On Your Behalf

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:16:33 GMT

You contribute your African safari review and in return we make an Africa charity donation to charities that promote wildlife conservation and the Christian upliftment of Africans.

Lions Mating in the Ngorongoro Crater: Overseas Adventure Travel Review

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:49:52 GMT

Everything went exactly as planned and the food was great. We saw elephants and zebra adults and young. So beautiful. Also cheetah, lions and lions

Warning! Do not Travel in Africa with Solomon Moses Olemwaipasi

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:43:42 GMT

Solomon Moses Olemwaipasi defrauded us of approximately $1000 beyond what we had already paid. I have wanted to visit sub-Saharan Africa since I saw

First Hand Kenya Safari Lodge Tour Review

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:26:19 GMT

David traveled on safari with Gibran and enjoyed going from one Kenya safari lodge to the next. He wrote a detailed review and recommends this type of paradise holiday to anyone.

Things A Mountain Zebra Park Safari Visitor Should Be Familiar With

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:18:36 GMT

If you are planning to go on a Mountain Zebra Park safari to see the rare mountain zebra then this map and information will be helpful to you.

Amazing Kenya Safari with JT Safaris

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:25:06 GMT

Trying to decide which Safari to go on is hard enough, deciding which tour operator to go with can be a nightmare. There are so many different

Plan An Addo Elephant Park Safari With This Map, Climate & History Info

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:57:42 GMT

Satellite Addo Elephant Park map showing the accommodation camps, waterholes, hides, picnic spots, gates, wilderness trails and lookout points.

Self Drive Kruger Safari - Travel Opinion

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:01:25 GMT

A safari has always been my dream holiday - I adore animals in any form and there is no doubt in my mind that the flora and fauna of South Africa is

Malolotja Nature Reserve - What Do You Want To Know?

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:53:43 GMT

Find answers to some of your Malolotja Nature Reserve questions such as the optimal time to go, location map and history of the area.

What Every Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Visitor Should Know Before They Go

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:38:57 GMT

Valuable titbits of information gained from visits to the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Swaziland coupled with an accurate satellite enhanced map.

Mkhuze Game Reserve - How To Get the Most From Your Trip

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:33:27 GMT

Navigate the Mkhuze game reserve in Kwazulu Natal with ease using this interactive map and travel time calculator.

Ithala Game Reserve Safari Visitors Guide

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:57:51 GMT

Essential information, tips and advice to help travellers get the most out of a safari to the Ithala game reserve in Kwazula Natal.

Don't Visit Pilanesberg Game Reserve Before Looking at This

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:56:14 GMT

Travel times and distances between camps, detailed Pilanesberg game reserve map, history of the area and when to go.

Improve Your Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Experience with This Information

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:18:31 GMT

Best time to visit the Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve, distances and times between gates and restcamps, detailed satellite map and history of the park covered in detail.

Competition Winner Announced - African Safari Journals

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:12:49 GMT

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.

Putting the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park on the Map

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:32:37 GMT

This map of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park details the locations of the rest camps, wilderness camps, waterholes, hides, picnic spots, cultural centre and entrance gates.

Plan Your Swaziland Self Drive Safari Successfully

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:01:17 GMT

This budget spreadsheet will accurately calculate how much your Swaziland self drive safari will set you back including distances between border posts, cities and reserves.

Calculate Your Namibia Self Drive Safari Costs With This Expenses Spreadsheet

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:34:17 GMT

Find out how much you will spend on a Namibia self drive safari to the Etosha National Park and Cape Cross seal colony and use the distance calculator to work out how long it will take you to get there.

South Africa Self Drive Safari Budget Spreadsheet and Distance Calculator

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:05:00 GMT

Work out accurately what a South Africa self drive safari will cost you using this budget spreadsheet and determine the distances you will drive with the calculator.

St Lucia Wetlands - African Wildlife Tours Review

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:58:44 GMT

Our first safari of our 8 day trip through eastern South Africa was in the St Lucia Wetland Park. African Wildlife Tours did an excellent job and the

Safari Day Trip In Hlane, Swaziland

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:35:12 GMT

Hlane National Park is one of the few places in Swaziland where it's still possible to see lion in their natural habitat. Whitney paid the park a

Kenyan Lodge Safari Review - Willbell Tours

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:29:26 GMT

We used a company called Willbell Tours and Safaris for our trip to Amboseli and Tsavo in Kenya. They allocated us a wonderful guide who was able to

Kruger Park Big Five In One Hour

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:16:07 GMT

400m into the Kruger National Park, we spot a male leopard relaxing in a Marula tree right next to the road. It all started when my 4 clients from

Black Mountain Trek

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:08:25 GMT

Over Christmas 2006, we stayed at Baobab Camp, which lies in the valley of the Great Ruaha River at the foot of the Udzungwa Mountains in Tanzania,

Lake Victoria Tour

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:04:44 GMT

A Kenyan living in Nairobi, I was asked by some good friends from the UK if I would plan a safari for them, and go along as their driver. We spent the

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park Camping Safari Report

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:25:37 GMT

The most important park in South Africa's Kwazulu-Natal, Hluhluwe Imfolozi warrants a good few days' visit. Pick up tips and advice in this detailed safari journal.

Kwazulu-Natal Safari Enquiry Form

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:21:45 GMT

Let us help you with your KZN safari planning by making your enquiry here.

A Kruger Park Holiday Worth Waiting For

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:46:01 GMT

16 years!! That's how long it took for us to return to the Kruger National Park. 2006 was our year. The twins had outgrown their hyperactivity and

Sabi Sands Game Reserve Info

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:35:43 GMT

What to expect of a Sabi Sands Game Reserve safari and other useful information.

First Hand Kenya Tanzania Safari Experience With Good Earth

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:18:16 GMT

Pick up tips for planning your Kenya Tanzania safari. Duration, which parks to include, group size, which company? All these questions are answered in the personal account of a 10-day safari.

First Hand Rwanda Gorilla Safari Experience

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:29:07 GMT

Learn from a previous traveller how to arrange your own Rwanda gorilla safari and still have the best time with these amazing endangered apes. Get tips on how to book your permit, where to stay, etc.

Rwanda Travel Tips And Advice Through Trip Reports

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:27:36 GMT

Plan your Rwanda travel experience and gorilla safari with the help of reports of and interviews with others who have already been there the best source of useful information.

Add Your African Safari Travel Opinions Here

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:40:23 GMT

Share your safari travel opinions with the world and win a walking safari in the Kruger National Park in South Africa

Kruger Park, South Africa: September Visit

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:52:29 GMT

Self-guided Kruger Park Safari Delivers Fantastic Animal Sightings Despite First Rains. Lions, cheetahs, leopard, mating hyenas, elephants and more. Including bird list.

Public help needed with wild dog conservation - Kruger National Park, South Africa

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:56:05 GMT

The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and South African National Parks (SANParks) are running a research project to help with conservation of the African wild dog (highly endangered species). From now until the end of November 2007, visitors to the Kruger National Park are asked to help out by contacting the project immediately, or as soon as possible, after any wild dog sightings south of Satara Camp in the park. So, if you are headed to the Kruger within the next two months and you are lucky enough to see wild dogs, please contribute to the project by sending the details (location, time and size of group and more info if you think it is needed) to the Wild Dog Hotline on 076 725 5242 via SMS, MMS or a phone call. The project researchers can then locate the pack and obtain the required genetic samples. Get the full story at the EWT website: www.ewt.org.za In the meantime, have a look at our wild dog video of a pack preparing to hunt.

Safari In East Africa Was An All-Round Experience: Trip Report

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:52:38 GMT

Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Ballooning Over The Masai Mara And Really Getting To Know Life With A Local Tribe - A Safari In East Africa Can Be So Much More Than Wildlife Viewing

Satellite Map of Etosha and Distance Table to Plan A Self Drive Safari

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:57:59 GMT

Etosha National Park Namibia overview containing a zoomable map, distance calculator, fact list detailing the parks wildlife sighting potential, safari operators, best times to visit and highlights.

Kruger National Park Map, Distance/Time Calculator and Detailed Safari Information

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:30:49 GMT

Plot your Kruger National Park safari route using this satellite map and instantly work out distances and times between all the major camps and gates by using the calculator.