Tag Archive: african safari
Elephant Grand Central Station | Olaf’s Corner
In the wildlife drama that is a Botswana safari, this looked like a virtual demolition zone. We had just stepped out of our kayaks, scouting for an optimal place to camp. Looking around, we realized that the island had been…
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Secret to Giraffes’ Long Necks Revealed
When you think of giraffes, what is the first image that comes to mind? Most likely, it’s their famously long necks — an extraordinary feature that has sparked the interests of scientists for centuries, dating back to when Darwin puzzled…
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Bush Walk in Africa: Reconnecting with Your Roots
Though our Kenya Migration safari had an endless number of highlights (including a lion-leopard standoff with two leopard cubs hiding in a den, a cheetah kill with three cubs learning how to stalk, a wildebeest river crossing, and four sets…
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Kenya Migration: The Full Circle of Life
As we set out on our first game drive of The Great Kenya Migration Safari, we didn’t expect that we would be able to see the full circle of life within the first hour of the trip. We were driving…
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Travel Tips—Preparing for an African Safari
Planning an extended stay in Africa is exciting, but it also can be stressful to try and prepare for everything. There are a few key items that need to be taken care of before you leave to set your trip…
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