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This Halloween: The Dark Side of Going on Safari

We are not going to beat around the bush here, or rather the bushveld, but this article is not really about anything sinister or sensationalist. We're actually using Halloween as an opportunity to celebrate a trio of nocturnal species shrouded in superstition. They're the protagonists in ancient folklore and even[…]

The Gorgeous Ground Hornbills of Klaserie

Some might consider it a face only a mother would love, but if you look a little more closely at the Southern ground hornbill, you'll notice its luscious long eyelashes, mesmerising blue eyes, and the vibrancy of the bulging red skin on its face. This dinosaur-like bird is a relative[…]

Stay at Ezulwini and Tantalize the Tastebuds

It's an exhausting affair sitting in an open-topped Land Rover traversing the rough bushveld of the Balule Nature Reserve; which is why Ezulwini Game Lodges feel the overwhelming desire to ensure you're looked after...And that includes your stomach! Seeing a herd of elephants crunching through the thickets and devouring fresh[…]

A Goodnight Kiss from a Leopard - Tuskers Bush Camp

The north of Botswana is a vast, interconnected wilderness of protected lands. While lodges and camps dot the Moremi and Chobe, in the neighbouring private concession, you are completely alone. Tuskers Bush Camp is the only place to stay in the entire 365,000 square hectare wilderness area, offering a boutique[…]

End of an Era for Trilogy as Mapoza Lions Takes Over

As we know, male lions spend their lives fighting for territory and dominance of prides, but we can't help but feel some sense of disbelief when we see it happen in front of our eyes. What's happened in our neck of the woods in the Klaserie over the weekend has[…]

Week in Pictures: A Little Slice of Heaven

We've spent the week cruising through the waterways of the Delta, bumbling over the rocky terrain of the Balule Nature Reserve, accelerated through the thick sand of Botswana, and sailed across the plains of the Sabi Sand and the sandy riverbeds in the Klaserie. We've seen the beginnings of rain[…]

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