What is Mt Kilimanjaro’s Height? Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the highest freestanding mountains in the world (ranked 4th) and the highest peak in Africa. It rises at 5895 m (19 340 feet) above sea level (Uhuru peak). What are some of the Major Characteristics about the Victoria Falls? While ...

Recently, the best thing to do in Africa was no doubt to attend the 2010 World Cup. But that was only temporary and now that it’s over, here are some other, more permanent, suggestions… Sightseeing in Marrakech When someone mentions Africa, Marrakech probably isn’t the first thing that comes to ...

Scientific Name The Latin name for mountain gorillas is Gorilla beringei beringei. Habitat The mountain gorilla inhabits the tropical rainforests of Central and Eastern Africa; in Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park), the Democratic Republic of Congo (Virunga National Park), and Uganda (Mgahinga Gorilla National Park & Bwindi Impenetrable Forest). Species The ...

While I don’t usually like to share these kinds of images, in some instances you just HAVE TO! As you probably know, the World Cup is well on its way now, and South Africa is the center stage of a battle for glory, pride and money! On a different level ...

1. The Atmosphere There’s just something about night drives that you can only understand once you’ve experienced it for yourself. Something about the darkness, the atmosphere, the slight breeze and chill effect, the various noises and sounds of the wild…an amazing feeling! I don’t know about you, but I sometimes ...

If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to embark on a safari for a vacation or holiday, then you understand that there are many safari destinations to choose from. However, if you are looking for something specific in your safari destination, perhaps this brief rundown will help make ...

1. I have an unfair advantage when it is warm and sunny, and I use parts of my body to remain in the shade. I am…? A. An elephant. B. A ground squirrel. C. A giraffe. D. A hippo. 2. I can sometimes be confused with “Jabulani”, the World Cup ...

Food & Drink-Related Babbelas (bub-buh-luss): A hangover. Biltong: meat that is salted, cut into strips and dried in the sun. Typical biltong has a “beefy” flavour, but you can also get ostrich biltong, antilope biltong or even buffalo biltong. Boerewors (boor-uh-vors): Traditional farmer’s sausage. Braai: “barbecue” in Afrikaans. South Africans ...

An Interview with Herman Gerber, professional camera operator in the Sabi Sands. 1. Hi Herman! Please present yourself in a couple of words… I am a professional live wildlife photographer and 6th generation African. 2. You are currently working for Safari TV. Sounds really exciting! Is this some kind of ...

While on safari, it is always nice to communicate with the locals in their own language. Here’s a list of terms and expressions you may want to learn before venturing to East Africa… The Basics Jambo/Hujambo – Hello. Habari/Habari gani – How are you? Habari yako – What’s your news? ...