6 Weird and Terrifying Creatures of the Amazon River
The unexplored waters of the mighty Amazon River provide the perfect habitat for a wealth of species. Beneath the surface of this mysterious sediment heavy river is a murky underworld …
Category: Wildlife and Safari Facts
Wildlife and safari facts about animals in Africa and South America.
Birding in the Pantanal, Brazil : 6 Birds to Spot
Birding in the Pantanal is exceptional. Abundant aquatic birds and diverse avifauna make up the estimated 800 species of bird found in the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland area. …
Up for a Challenge? Try Spot the Little 5 on Safari
It goes without saying that first-time safari goers to Africa head to wildlife rich destinations in search of the big 5. The big 5 are probably the most well-marketed group …
5 Iconic Wildlife Scenes on Safari
Nothing screams Africa like a terracotta sunset serving as the backdrop to a lone umbrella tree hovering over a silhouette of an elephant. And there’s nothing more “African” than the …
Look Out for the Ugly 5 While on Safari
The big 5 are the most documented and famous of all the wildlife to spot on safari. They’re pretty, powerful, emotive and have a regal atmosphere about them. But behind …
3 Interesting Facts About Cheetahs
The streamlined and sleek cheetah is one of the elusive cats to spot while on an African safari. According to their genus, they’re not actually part of the Panthera genus, …
Hyena Hatred : Why Do People Detest Hyenas?
Hyenas are misunderstood and have a bad reputation in the wild. Spotted hyenas are the anti-thesis of gorgeous, regal and graceful African wildlife. Visitors certainly don’t flock to Africa to …
Uncovering a Few Facts About the Impressive Impala
The impala is the most commonly spotted species of plains game in the Lowveld region, and their presence is widespread throughout the Greater Kruger. These agile, athletic and elegant antelope …
Answering questions about what can be found in Uganda… & what can’t!
Uganda is the perfect in-between and therefore the most popular country for gorilla trekking. It isn’t the elite, exclusive, and expensive primate safari that is offered in Rwanda (but if …
Kruger Birding Safari : The Elegant Eagles
There are over 500 species of feathered friends fluttering about the Greater Kruger, just waiting to be observed and photographed. Seasonal migrants, endangered species, waders, raptors and passerines all form …
