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Safari Snapshot: Latest Wildlife Sightings in South Africa and Botswana

A lot is happening on the Botswana and South Africa safari front. We've enjoyed a few momentous big cat moments, unusual sightings and strange interactions of late, reminding us why we love the safari industry. From leopards confronting pangolins to lazy cats in the Moremi, and bolshy lions taking two[…]

A Leap of Leopards in the Greater Kruger

Leopards are elusive solitary cats that thrive in areas rich with prey sources, den sites, trees, and easy access to water. The Kruger camps within our portfolio are all located in cat-friendly habitats laden with hidden pockets of bushveld, rivers, outcrops, and dense populations of plains game. Leopards love trees[…]

Frequent Flyers: Your Kruger Birding Checklist

Birders can delight in knowing that there are over 500 species of bird to spot in the Kruger. Some of our feathered friends are frequent flyers, while others are migratory species and rare lifers. In today's birding blog, we're going to focus on the frequent flyers and some rarities to[…]

Going on Safari? Here's Your Ultimate Safari Packing List

Congratulations! You're going on your first safari to Africa and have the privilege of staying at one of our lodges. The flights are organised and the accommodation is booked, but you have a few key questions to "unpack" before embarking on the journey of a lifetime. Because it's your first[…]

Why Kruger Safaris are Perfect for Solo Travel

Solo travel offers individuals an opportunity to reconnect with themselves; gain confidence and independence; and meet like minded travellers. There’s a misconception that solo travel is lonely. But here’s the thing: solo travel means SOLO, it doesn’t mean alone. This adage especially rings true where safaris concerned. Going on safari[…]

Safaris in Olifants West Nature Reserve

The privately owned Olifants West Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger encompasses an impressive 9000 hectares of diverse terrain across the Olifants River Valley, just west of the Kruger National Park. The perennial Olifants River cuts through a game-rich region dominated by acacia and mixed woodlands that support the Big[…]

The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries

Safari Super Moms: Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom

Botswana’s Safari Seasons: Wildlife, Weather & When to Visit