National parks, the wildlife, the people, just anything about Africa and its beauty.
If you’ve ever been on safari at night, you’ve probably heard it: that eerie, high-pitched “laugh” echoing in the dark. The first time I heard it in Kruger, it sent a chill down my spine. It felt like the bush was full of dangerous creatures laughing at me. That sound …
Whenever I spot a herd of zebras grazing on the savanna, my mind races: are they attending an exclusive black-and-white gala? Those stripes are eye-catching and bold; you’d think they’d make zebras easy prey. So why the dramatic makeover? Scientists once floated a range of ideas: camouflage, social signaling, and …
Elephants are among the most admired animals in Africa. Tourists travel thousands of kilometers hoping to see them in the wild, to watch them move as a herd, or simply to stand in awe of their presence. For many, the idea of sitting on an elephant’s back for a ride …
Pangolins are some of the strangest and least-known animals in Africa. If you’ve ever wondered “what is a pangolin in Africa?” the answer might surprise you: it’s a shy, nocturnal mammal covered head to tail in tough keratin scales, often called the “scaly anteater.” Despite traveling through Africa quite a …
Most wild birds spend their days looking for seeds, worms, or unlucky insects. But in parts of Africa, one bird has a very unusual side hustle: leading humans to honey. Yes, really. The greater honeyguide is like nature’s tiny tour guide with a sweet tooth. The bird shows up when …
When people ask me about flightless birds in Africa, I bet you immediately think of the ostrich. And maybe, if you’ve been to the Cape coast, you’ll add the African penguin to the list. For the longest time, I didn’t even count penguins as birds—how silly is that? I mean, …
There’s something about the African bush at night that feels completely different. The moment the sun sets, the landscape changes. The familiar animals you’ve watched all day seem to disappear, and suddenly the air is filled with new sounds, glowing eyes in the distance, and the feeling that anything could …
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 …