I recently received an interesting email raising the following question: “the safari guides’ salary ranges anywhere from 10,000 tsh (Tanzanian Shillings) to 40 USD per day. Is there any ‘standard’ salary for safari guide drivers?” While I ain’t no expert in the domain, I did a little research and thought ...

Get ready for action as AfricaFreak launches its new website. Official launch date is Thursday November 3, 2011. Join us on this exciting day, and share the info with as many people as possible! :)

Let’s set the scene right, shall we?! It’s another warm sunny day in the African savannah, and Evan van der Spuy, South African Mountain Bike Racer from Team Jeep, is taking part in the Time Freight MTB Express Mountain race just outside Pietermaritzburg. Behind him is fellow partner Travis Walker, ...

Lake Nakuru, picnic time…or should I rather say; “fighting the monkeys” time? Vervet monkeys may not be the largest of the monkey family, but boy can they be quick and agile…especially when there’s food lying around. Luckily for me, I only ended up with a couple of scratches here and ...

Why do Impalas Fight? Male impalas usually engage in a fight for two reasons: for courtship (during the breeding season; called rutting), or for fun. In the video example...

A VERY COOL elephant movie clip, and great rules to follow in order to come REAL close to elephants.

Having the opportunity to view the majestic Victoria Falls is a wonderful sight in itself. However, having the chance to admire the falls from above is an experience like no other; one that you will cherish for the rest of your life! How much does it cost to do a ...

A true “pooh” story about the oryx and how this amazing animal is essential in the cycle of life. Video Summary - The gemsbok, also known as the oryx, is one of the only large animals that has adapted to desert life. - Springbok have small hooves: they sink into ...

A special list of some of the best safari tips, tools and resources AfricaFreak has to offer.

An overwhelmingly beautiful scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta. Some of the highlights of our ride included sightings of hippo, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, red lechwe, crocodile, waterbuck, and more.