Olduvai Gorge – Touching the roots of your family tree
Olduvai Gorge is home to the oldest evidence of human existence. We all have our roots on the East African […]
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Blesbok – Know one when you see one
Galloping across the highveld comes a blesbok, its striking white face glistening beneath the sun. Spiralled horns rise skywards and
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What sound does a gorilla make?
Gorillas are very much like us. They can make an enormous variation of sounds. Gorillas can easily make themselves heard.
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Ndutu – Tanzania’s great safari secret
Every December the Ndutu plains begin to stir. Blue wildebeest arrive in their hundreds of thousands. Scraggy resident predators prepare
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Chacma baboons – Ten facts about a misunderstood wonder
Chacma baboons are big, scary and dangerous. They prowl Southern Africa in large troops, often coming in close proximity to
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South Africa safari – The easy planning guide for first-time visitors
South Africa is the grand dame of African safari destinations, a country that offers experiences for every age and level
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How fast is a rhino?
Woah! Watch out! Get out of the way because here comes a rhino running at 55 km/h! For such a
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16 incredible facts about nyala, the legendary African antelope
Spot a nyala in the wild and you will always remember the sighting. Striking vertical stripes run white down shimmering
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What sound does a lion make? Learn the complete lion vocabulary
Africa’s apex predator doesn’t only roar. Lions have an incredible variation of calls and none of them sound much like
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How fast is a leopard?
African leopards have a top speed of 56-60 km/h (35-37 mph). That’s significantly slower than cheetahs and lions, as well
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