National parks, the wildlife, the people, just anything about Africa and its beauty.
When most people think of Africa, they picture safaris in Kenya, luxury lodges in South Africa, or the Serengeti in Tanzania. But the continent is far more diverse than the usual highlights. Some of its most fascinating countries see only a fraction of the tourists, even though they offer rare …
When you think of ostriches, you might picture their size, their speed, or those giant eggs. But here’s a fact that still makes me stop and think every time I see one on the African plains: an ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. I remember the first time I …
Spotting big cats has always been one of my favorite parts of any safari. There’s nothing quite like seeing a leopard slink through the underbrush or watching a pride of lions lounging in the sun. If you’re anything like me, and you’re planning a trip, then you probably want to …
When I was staying in Cape Town some years ago, I saw it for the first time. A long, elegant train sitting at the station, polished wood gleaming in the sunlight, staff in smart uniforms bustling around. I didn’t know what it was at the time, but it had a …
When people think of African leopards, a few things probably come to mind: they’re strong, solitary, and often found dragging antelope into trees. But there’s much more going on with this elusive big cat than meets the eye. Here are 9 facts about the African leopard you probably haven’t heard …
If you’re looking for strange facts about African elephants, you’re in for a surprise. These gentle giants are full of behaviors that most safari-goers and even wildlife lovers have never heard of. From communicating through their feet to being afraid of bees, elephants turn out to be far more complex …
When people picture hippos, they usually imagine them swimming calmly in African rivers. But that image is misleading. Despite spending much of their lives in water, hippos can’t swim, at least not in the way you might expect. What they can do, however, is move underwater in a way that …
When people ask, “Are white rhinos extinct?”, the answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. It depends on which white rhino you’re talking about, because there are actually two subspecies. One is in deep trouble, the other is holding on. Let’s break it down. Two Types of …
At first glance, cheetahs, leopards, and jaguars can look quite similar; after all, they’re all large cats with spotted coats. And they raise quite some discussion on social media, like on my Facebook page. But when you look closer, each species has unique features, behaviours, and habitats that set them …
It isn’t something I’ve seen often: maybe twice during all my trips across southern and eastern Africa, but it stuck with me: a giraffe, standing tall and elegant as always, carefully chewing on what looked unmistakably like… a bone. At first, it felt like something was off. Aren’t giraffes strict …