Africa’s Wildlife : 4 Facts About Hefty Hippos
By now you know all about the big five – we’ve certainly given these animals ample air time over the past few months. But there is SO much more to …
Category: Wildlife and Safari Facts
Wildlife and safari facts about animals in Africa and South America.
Small but Ruthless. 3 Ridiculously Psychopathic Insects to Spot on Safari.
In the wild, we focus on finding the apex predators and rejoice when we spot the almighty carnivores executing well-planned kills. Their gory feasts and kill tactics are nothing short …
Learn About Lions Before Going on Safari
Kings of the jungle, protectors of the bushveld and guardians of the night. Lions are our regal and powerful cats that dominate their kingdoms with power and vigour. They’re one …
Going on Safari in Botswana? We Answer Your FAQs.
Famed for its abundant big game, scores of predators and rare species of bird, Botswana most certainly offers its visitors the opportunity to observe a spectacle of wildlife in a …
Forget the Big 5 ! Look Out for These Endangered Animals to Spot on Safari
IUCN list assigns a conservation status to species whose numbers are facing a decline in the wild. The assigned category is dependent on a number of criteria, but it mainly …
Facts About the Bushveld’s Pretty Plains Game
When we’re bumbling across the crunchy terrain in an open-topped game viewer in search of the famous big five, we have a game plan in mind that’s normally decided upon …
Get to Know Your 5 Kruger Vultures
When you approach the site of a recent predator kill, and the cat activity has subsided somewhat, the scavengers descend upon the area to clean-up and help the eco-system of …
Lions and Hyenas : The Ultimate Frenemies
It is believed that hyenas steal up to 20% of kills from lions. A heartbreaking statistic for our rather robust and proficient predators! When you’ve identified your prey, made eye …
What are the Big Five on Safari?
The big five is a term used to describe 5 of Africa’s most dangerous animals to encounter on foot, but it wasn’t initially coined as a “tourism” word until more …
3 Facts About the Prehistoric Crocodile
The prehistoric-looking Nile crocodile is a sneaky predator that uses the art of surprise to ambush its unsuspecting victims. It’s a ruthless and opportunistic predator that has no particular preference …
