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Safari journal Kruger · Serengeti · Okavango Monday, 31 August 2026
Elephant herd crossing the savanna at golden hour

Field journal · Southern & East Africa

Dust, light and wild things

Safari guidance, wildlife facts and the stories behind the sightings — written for travellers who want more than a checklist.

19 posts Safaris · Big five · Conservation Updated from the bush

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A holiday with a difference in Tanzania, Africa

Tanzania may appear to be a place that is not talked about that often and you may even struggle to be able to point it out on a map of Africa. Famous film maker Marlin Darrah has recently created a program where he explores the magnificent country of Tanzania – which is quickly becoming a […]

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Group Safaris for Young Adventurers

Group safaris can actually be rather cheap and the price difference between a private safari and a group safari is quite extraordinary. Our post explains what you pay for on a luxury safari but then again, not everybody wants privacy. You explorers…

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Luxury Safaris – What do you pay for

There are many different types of safari packages, and one single safari provider could offer budget, first-class, deluxe and luxury holidays. Privacy is something you don’t get on most holidays, and by paying more you definitely get more peaceful surroundings, meaning your…

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THAT video at Kruger National Park

One of the most watched videos of all time, Battle at Kruger is currently sitting on over 74 million views on Youtube. The video shows an unbelievable scene of a rare natural conflict between typical safari wildlife, lions, crocodiles and buffalo. The…

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African Safari Holidays

Different Kinds of African Holidays Africa is an enormous continent, filled with different kinds of landscapes and many, many opportunities; African safari holidays aren’t your only option. Below are brief outlines of just a few of the other kinds of holidays you…

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Exploring the coral reefs of South Africa

Coral reefs all across the world are under threat from acidification, overfishing and pollution. At least 60% of the worlds coral reefs are in threat of being no more. South Africa is unique in the sense that 100% of South Africa’s coral…

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Wildlife holidays in Africa

Wildlife holidays offer that once in a lifetime experience for many and will not only amaze but allow you to see animals in their natural environment. When choosing where to go for a wildlife holiday Africa is a popular choice. From Elephants…

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+50Years a wild hippo can live
2MHectares of Kruger to explore
5Animals in the classic big five
04:30Best hour for a game drive

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