A Lion Dynasty of the Sabi Sand
Lions are African icons. They represent all that is powerful and raw, yet unmistakably majestic. I think this is why we have such a fascination with them. They have the ability to change whole ecosystems and are, in fact, pivotal in natural areas where they occur. In certain reserves which we frequent, we are often able to have a clear understanding of how and why they emit certain behaviours, as we follow prides and male coalitions closely. After watching the
The Year in Review
As we look back on 2018 and all the wonderful places we have visited and people we have met, we can proudly say that this has been Safari Architects' most rewarding year yet. The team visited over a dozen Southern and East African countries, highlights which speak volumes about the many happy stories and memories created. We have been truly humbled and are very proud of the fantastic feedback we received from so many overjoyed and fulfilled clients that spent
The Luster & Luxury of Londolozi
Londolozi Private Game Reserve is unrivalled in terms of it's cultural heritage, luxurious atmosphere and incredible saturation of wildlife. It is arguably the best place for viewing game in the whole of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, hence why so many of our guests wish to experience it. We, at Safari Architects, have been extremely fortunate to spend many days over a long period exploring all of the splendour Londolozi has to offer. The Lloyd and Gale families were our most
A Journey Into The Blue Forest
Each year I try to make a pilgrimage to one of my favourite wilderness areas in Southern Africa, Mana Pools, in order to escape the world and reconnect with the wild. This year, I was lucky enough to be able to share this special place with the Rendell family. This African gem has been established as a favourite destination among avid travellers, and the Rendells were about to find out why! As seasoned travellers to Africa, the Rendells were not short
Two Million Reasons To Visit East Africa
Every year, one of nature’s greatest spectacles takes place where over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra and a host of other antelope travel approximately 800km or more in the search of food as the seasonal rains scatter across the vast grasslands between the Serengeti and Masai Mara. Although this is a highlight for visiting this part of continent, it is just one of a myriad of reasons one can enjoy an East African safari. For a wildlife migration to exist on
Top 25 Images From The Third Quarter of 2018
Selecting the top 25 images of every quarter is always such a tough task. There are so many memories and experiences from each safari, so how do we pic? We think the best idea is to let each guide decide what photographs bring back the best memories and that capture the moment and the essence of the safari they are leading. This allows some freedom of expression and shows unique styles of each person as well as the mood of
The year in review
It's December and time to reflect upon the most successful year Safari Architects has had since its inception. 2017 has been a fulfilling year on all fronts – we’ve had fantastic guest feedback on some great safaris, increased our staff complement, been humbled by the incredible work done in conservation efforts and had lots of fun in between. Our travels took us to no less than 11 African countries where we encountered some unforgettable sightings, the highlights of which speak for themselves. 2018 is going
A photographic journal of Mana Pools
The magic of Mana Pools is something that has been documented on many occasions. By the seasoned traveller, the professional photographer, a bush loving family and the intrepid explorer. Each time I read about this place, I am able to relive my memories of Mana. It is easy to reminisce of the colours of the forest, the blue haze that is now known so well. Each image I see from Mana Pools takes me right back into the moments where I
The Selinda Adventure Trail
In 2009, slight tectonic movements coupled with the high waters in the northern parts of Botswana brought life back to the Selinda concession. A body of water that historically joined the Okavango river, via the Selinda Spillway to the Linyanti. Now, each year, as the waters begin to rise, the spillway offers a unique opportunity for adventures to hop on their canoes and experience a wilderness as the explorers of old once did. As the dry season approaches, the Spillway begins to
The Super Mom of the Kalahari
When we read books about lions, books that have taken months and years to compile using research painstakingly conducted over generations, we still don’t often come across stories about these incredible beasts like the one I am going to describe here. When we read about lions, we are told that on average they will give birth to approximately 2-4 litters and seldom more than that. A healthy lioness in the prime of her life, will usually have around 4 cubs in