Thought Piece: The Impala Rutt
The first full moon at the end of March, or beginning of April, signals the beginning of “the rutt”. This is the time of year where, as the days get shorter and the nights get longer, impala rams’ testosterone levels skyrocket and the fight for territory and dominance over female herds begins
From the Dunes to the Delta
The moment you first glimpse the raw beauty of Africa, when your eyes drink in the magnificence and you smell the air, touch the earth, and feel the land breathing all around you, you're transported. The subtleties of life engulf you and the mesmerising effect of silence, away from a city, gives way to previously unheard natural noise . It is at this exact moment that a feeling of intoxicating proportion emerges, it is only now that you know you
Migration Through The Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is an incredibly iconic safari destination in Africa. In addition to there being a multitude of beautiful wildlife species that thrive in this fertile eden, the spectacular Great Migration also passes through here every year. The bountiful Mara River flows through the reserve and it is on these banks where the sheer magnitude and danger of the migration can be seen. Wildebeest and zebra need to cross the water in order to reach grazing
One Family’s Journey of a Lifetime
Family safaris that are privately guided and chartered are what we do best and, we believe, the most fulfilling of all journeys. Every time I return from a trip like this, I get feelings of deep nostalgia, overwhelming joy and even a little sadness. Nostalgia, because it reminds me of the journeys I have done with my own family and the memories we made together. Joy, because of the privileged position I am in to witness families take in the beauty
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
A Family Adventure Through Africa
I strongly believe that there are few destinations in the world that can rival Africa. By immersing yourself in the world's natural playground, there is always something for everyone to look forward to! When just a few highlights of our next Safari Architects trip included dancing on the banks of the delta at a drinks stop, watching a cheetah with cubs hunt an impala, helicopter flips over the waterways, peacefully exploring the delta by boat, archery competitions alongside elephants and seeing
A Safari of Surprises
There is an overused phrase, conjured up in the bush many years ago, which is often the answer to multiple questions from first time safari travellers. The phrase: "There are no two game drives alike. Everything is different, every time!" Even though this statement may be utilised extensively, for me, it always holds true. One cannot say "How could this get any better?", because each venture out into the wilderness brings new experiences, each incredible on their own, without comparison. The
Londolozi & Royal Malewane – A Tale of Two Camps
The coming together of different families and generations, on any occasion, is something to be celebrated. In our busy lives it is hard to find the time to see the people that matter most. Therefore, when we get the chance to do this in a special place other than our home towns or cities, it can be a life changing experience! And when Ronda and Kelly reached out to us to arrange a family safari, we knew this would be
Introducing Matt Murray
Safari Architects is proud of its association with like minded, passionate, knowledgeable and experienced private guides that host you on your safari experiences throughout Africa. An integral part of this, is acting as a conduit between what Africa is showing you in terms of its wildlife, people and local guides on the ground, that ultimately culminate in experiences that will last forever in your memories. The opportunities for these life changing moments are sometimes hard to see; but under the