This is an update for those of you champing at the bit to get back on safari in Southern Africa.We are passionate about these countries and want to keep you updated on the Covid – 19 travel requirements. What do you need to travel? – General Requirements. Covid-19 PCR Certificate – You are required to have a negative Covid –[…]
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It’s been tough not being able to get out on the Chobe river for the past 3 months as 2020 has seen some of the highest water levels in Botswana for many years.So it is not surprising that there’s been great excitement for our friends at Pangolin Photo Safaris as the lockdown starts to ease for local travellers in Botswana[…]
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Muchenje Safari Lodge are putting new protocols in place as Botswana Government slowly relax the rules and they get ready to welcome guests back . Great news on rate for 2021 as well! The lockdown in Botswana is slowly being relaxed. Both the Government and Muchenje are being extremely cautious as the safety of guests and staff is paramount. All the[…]
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5 Rivers If, like us, you keep your eyes open for the very best deals on African Safaris then this is one you should not miss. The summer rains are a time of plenty in Africa; mammals are fat and healthy and for many species, it is a time to bring their young into the world. The bush is an[…]
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This is the time of year when we start to get a good indication of how good or poor the water levels will be in the Okavango Delta for the summer season. By now, the rains have fallen in the Angola Highlands and it is possible to make some predictions about how much water will be flowing down into the[…]
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The best deals are usually offered in what is called ‘green season’. This is the season when the vegetation is at its most green and dense, just after the rains, and spotting animals takes a bit more effort than when it is dry. They are still there though.
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Photographing Birds in Flight Pied Kingfisher, Chobe River. 1/1250, f8, ISO 320. Nikkor 300mm lens + 1.4x tc The thing about birds is that they rarely sit still just to make it easy for you to photograph them. Sometimes you’re lucky and they’ll stay put long enough, but more often then not they will take to the air as[…]
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Planning a safari can take quite a bit of time and effort, but every once in a while you just want a safari, NOW! We have a lots of tried and tested safari itineraries that can be taken as they are – ‘off the peg’ – or tailored to meet your specifications. Better still they won’t break the bank. Here[…]
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There are so many tough decisions to make when you are planning a safari to Africa. Once you’ve decided on the country you want to visit you still need to choose the parks you want to go to and then which camps you want to stay at. How do you pick the best ones? To help you tackle these key[…]
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It’s late May in Botswana’s Linyanti Marsh, the bush is thick and green. The waterholes created by last season’s rains are dwindling, but the currents in the swamps are flowing strongly as water flows in from the north west. We’ve spent hours following tracks, hoping to catch sight of the lions that made them. Another vehicle from the camp is[…]
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What kind of safari can you get for US$4,000? A short while ago we were contacted by some professional photographers from the USA. They wanted to go on safari in Africa, in particular they wanted to witness the great wildebeest migration, but their budget was tight; the cost must not exceed US$4,000 per person. Now, I can hear some of[…]
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A juvenile African Hawk Eagle had launched an attack from its perch in a tree on the opposite bank and saw the Queleas as his next meal.
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