Is the Hippo One of Africa’s Most Dangerous Animals?
Derived from the Greek word meaning “water horse”, the hippopotamus is one of the most fascinating animals to see on safari. Their colossal bodies and bumbling ways look adorable. However, …
Category: Wildlife and Safari Facts
Wildlife and safari facts about animals in Africa and South America.
Now is the Time to See African Wild Dogs in Kruger
The African wild dog is an endangered species of dog that enjoys a nomadic lifestyle. These mottled dogs are critically endangered and are fondly known as the “painted wolf” due …
Critically Endangered Pangolin Spotted in Sabi Sand
The pangolin (scaly anteater) is one of the most critically endangered species in the world. This prehistoric looking creature is immensely shy and is rarely seen. They have a scaly, …
5 Facts About Elephants, Our Emotive Pachyderms
Grey jumbos with their leathery hide and impressive tusks crunch their way through the bushveld wowing their onlookers with their emotive ways and giant presence. This larger-than-life herbivore is a much …
Top 3 Unfortunate Looking Birds to Spot While on Safari
Human beings are naturally drawn to beauty and the aesthetic side of life. Beauty is believed to be derived from symmetry, which goes hand-in-hand with a human’s innate desire for …
Types of Venomous Snakes in Southern Africa
Silently they sliver through the bushveld, disappearing without a trace and reappearing when you least expect it – this is the underground world of the serpent. Snakes are probably the …
Okavango Delta is Paradise for Hippo Lovers
We all have that one animal we’re desperate to see while on safari in Africa and it need not always be one of the big five. There are keen Twitchers …
3 Incredible Birds to Spot While on Safari
This one’s for the twitchers, the birders and budding ornithologists. Going on safari is about more than just ogling over predators and observing plains game. Soaring high above in the …
Honey Badgers: 10 Facts About Africa’s Cheekiest Species
Powerful lion prides, agile leopards, moody bovids and elephants in musth. They’re all mammals that we hold in high esteem and respect a great deal. They’re the crew that are …
Endangered Animals to Spot While on Safari
Poaching, habitat loss and unethical wildlife practices all lead to the demise of wildlife species. Nature, combined with the imminent threat of human interference can cause the rapid decline of …
