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Posted in South Africa on Jun 22nd, 2011
A white impala was recently spotted by a visitor to the Mapongubwe Reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The impala’s lack of pigmentation may be a result of Leucism which is disorder found in animals and humans – characterised by the lack of pigmentation. It differs to albinism in that it is caused by a [...]
Posted in African Safari on Jun 22nd, 2011
Despite conservation efforts in Africa, rhino poaching is still on the increase with 300 having been slaughtered in the year to date. Many countries have started to employ and train more rangers but the harsh truth is that this brutal practise will continue as long as there is a demand for rhino horn. The only [...]
Posted in Kenya safari on Jun 22nd, 2011
Months passed by before the first elephant used the wildlife corridor to cross under a busy road. Since then more than three dozen elephants have used the underpass to cross the road that connects the lower forests and plains with the highlands. The wildlife corridor is hoped to create harmony between humans and wildlife in [...]
Posted in South Africa on Jun 21st, 2011
Malaria free safaris do exist and are the best choice for families with young children, elderly travellers or for women who are pregnant or for people who are just put off Africa by the thought of catching malaria. South Africa has malaria free private game reserves in Madikwe, the Eastern Cape, Pilanesberg and the Waterberg. [...]
Posted in African Safari on Jun 21st, 2011
A recent study of west and central African lions suggest that they are genetically different from lions living in parts of Eastern and southern Africa. The study included the analysis of DNA from lions inhabiting Africa and India as well as the DNA of extinct lions. The outcome of the study suggests that West and [...]
Posted in Mozambique on Jun 21st, 2011
Mozambique is a coastal nation in southern Africa. It is border by Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia and was primarily inhabited by the Bantu people before the Europeans discovered it on the way to India in 1498. Vasco Da Gama was the sea farer that first laid eyes on the country and he returned to [...]
Posted in South Africa on Jun 21st, 2011
Stakeholders of South African tourism are closely monitoring the impact of an ash cloud over Cape Town’s air space. On Sunday, flights out of Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and East London were cancelled due to the ash cloud that originated from a volcano in Chile. Both South African Airways and British Airways flights were affected. [...]
Posted in Botswana Safari on Jun 21st, 2011
Abu Camp is preparing for a cold winter. The water levels are rising very fast and the high waters are making for some great elephant back safaris. Two ex members of the camps elephant family have been seen at the camp lately and their presence has shown guests first hand – how successful the release [...]
Posted in Mozambique on Jun 20th, 2011
The Government of Mozambique has recently declared Lake Niassa a reserve. The lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world. It is also one of the most bio-diverse and the species that inhabit the lakes and the surrounding area will be protected. The eventual result will be a lasting impact on [...]
Posted in Botswana Safari on Jun 20th, 2011
The temperatures are starting to drop as winter is facts approaching. Although most of the days have been warm there have been a few really cold days and even colder nights. Around the middle of the month, the waters of the Okavango Delta reach their peak. The waters will hold for a few weeks before [...]
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