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
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
Mombo magic and the new Qorokwe camp
With every new safari experience, we grow and learn. In the strange new world that we live in with some interesting times ahead, it is a privilege to be to explore what's left of the our magnificent natural world. The wildlife and the incredible locations that we visit will hopefully keep on surviving in their unique way, day after day, year after year. They must thrive and be free to live natural lives. As safari operators, we contribute to this
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
In 1977 The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was founded by Dame Daphne Sheldrick, in honour of her late husand, David Sheldrick, the founding warden of Tsavo East National Park. Today, the Trust is the most successful “orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world and one of the pioneering conservation organisations for wildlife and habitat protection in East Africa.” There mission statement: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust embraces all measures that complement the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife. These include anti-poaching, safe guarding the
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
Top 25 Images of the Second Quarter
The second quarter of 2017 has been a blur. The year has flow by and we are now recollecting our thoughts before setting off on new adventures around Africa. This quarter has seen the team travel throughout Southern Africa including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe and even venturing up to Kenya and Tanzania. We are looking forward to some amazing adventures in the next quarter, but for now, browse through our best moments from the past 3 months. Photographs by: Mike
Botswana’s beauty – The Okavango Delta and Selinda concession
What was once a dream and a distant hope for two bush lads became a reality a few weeks ago. Mark Smith and Mike Sutherland were to visit Botswana - the Okavango Delta and the Selinda concession. They were to live the dream in one of the oldest and wildest parts of Africa, to explore its' beauty, experience the lodges and to immerse themselves in the wildlife and the culture. Towering dark grey storm clouds welcomed us to Maun Airport, followed by