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Spotted hyena portrait, in the Luangwa Valley

14 interesting spotted hyena facts – Giggly villains, weight & more

By Editorial Team / Wildlife, Interests, Safari

Are you on the hunt to find some fascinating spotted hyena facts? This giggly animal is fondly known as the […]

14 interesting spotted hyena facts – Giggly villains, weight & more Read More »

Unloading safari luggage from a small plane at the Maasai Mara airstrip

Best safari luggage – Duffel bags & backpacks for African travels

By Editorial Team / Other, Tips, Travel

The best African safari luggage is completely different to the necessary luggage for a city trip or backpacking expedition. There

Best safari luggage – Duffel bags & backpacks for African travels Read More »

Pink flamingos in morning light

Why are flamingos pink? And other “colorful” flamingo facts

By Alex Cooper / Wildlife, Interests, Other

Why are flamingos pink? If you’ve ever seen a ‘flamboyance’ of flamingos gathered together, you might be wondering where their

Why are flamingos pink? And other “colorful” flamingo facts Read More »

monkey vs ape differences

Monkey vs ape: what’s the difference?

By Guest Posts / Wildlife, Interests, Other

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between monkeys and apes? Before we get into what distinguishes monkey vs

Monkey vs ape: what’s the difference? Read More »

Close-up picture of a helmeted guineafowl against blurred background

Helmeted guineafowl – 14 facts about the African tarentaal bird

By Editorial Team / Wildlife, Interests, Safari

The helmeted guineafowl, commonly known as the tarentaal in South Africa, is a bird to marvel at. This game species

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How fast can a hippo run? Top running speed on land & in water

By Editorial Team / Interests, Wildlife

Are you wondering ‘how fast can a hippo run’? While hippos may appear to be fat and slow, they can

How fast can a hippo run? Top running speed on land & in water Read More »

Richard Mullin quote about Africa

77 famous safari quotes that will inspire you to travel Africa

By Michael Theys / Safari, Travel

Looking for a new and exciting adventure? These 77 famous quotes and safari sayings will literally make you fall in

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African safari guide in the bush at sunrise, Okavango

African safari guide salary – South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya & more

By Michael Theys / Travel, People, Safari

I recently received an email raising the following question: Is there any standard salary for an African safari guide? I’m

African safari guide salary – South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya & more Read More »

Mother and cub striped hyena having a little play fight

African striped hyena facts – Black magic, strong stomachs & more

By Editorial Team / Interests, Wildlife

Striped hyena have a bad rep. To some, they are ugly scavengers. To others, these incredible animals are a myth,

African striped hyena facts – Black magic, strong stomachs & more Read More »

Hippopotamus showing off its large teeth

Hippo teeth: everything you need to know

By Alex Cooper / Safari, Interests, Wildlife

Hippo teeth are just the cherry on top when it comes to Africa’s meanest mammal. Big, fast, and bad-tempered, this

Hippo teeth: everything you need to know Read More »

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