You’ve surely heard of Africa’s Big Five. The lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant and rhino are typically the African wildlife that make up the big five on a Kenya safari. The term was coined in the late 1800s during Africa’s colonial period, and referred to what trophy hunters considered the most challenging and dangerous animals to hunt on foot. Most of...
Once at the foot of the Ngong Hills, 10 kilometers from Nairobi's city centre, is now the Karen Blixen Museum. Baron Bror von Blixen Fincke, and Danish author Karen Blixe owned the farm. National Museums of Kenya took over the house in 1985 and it opened as a museum on the year. In Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum reflects a...
Here is a comparison of two of Africa's most iconic safari parks and destinations to try and answer the question, Is Kruger or Serengeti better. The Serengeti National Park is in East Africa and lies within the Mara eco-system along the northern border of Tanzania with Kenya, Kruger National Park on the other hand is in Southern Africa and...
Choosing the wrong footwear can make your safari a sour one. Getting the wrong shoes can actually make or break your safari trip. Especially if you will be venturing into the African wilderness where there are no shops or retail store to get a shoe replacement. This article will help you identify some comfortable shoes that you can take on your...
South Africa Safaris have a lot to offer African Safari travelers and visitors. Kruger National Park's private reserves present the country's most reliable and ideal Big 5 game viewing location, while Cape Town's table mountain and its surrounding wine valleys offer an elegant, Mediterranean twist to a South African tour. South Africa is home to 21 national parks, 8 World...
