Experience Africa

13/11/2022

13/11/2022

08/04/2020

Take your little ones on safari! We’ll help you plan this exciting adventure!

31/03/2020

Stay connected...

Staying connected for us previously meant visiting Londolozi, spending time with us in nature and immersing oneself in the wilderness. So when faced with travel restrictions around the world, how do we take you on safari? We invite you to join us on the first-ever inward safari... This 7 day Mindful...

22/01/2020

The most poached and trafficked animal in the world, the pangolin.

(Interested in doing a photo Safari with Pangolin Photo Safari? Contact us for more info.)

A number of international airline companies will be taking the message of pangolin conservation to the skies this year.

British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have all committed to screening the ground-breaking documentary Eye of the Pangolin on their long-haul routes.

Pangolin Photo Safaris who co-produced the film through their non-profit organisation Pangolin.Africa, is also in negotiation with several other key carriers to include the film in their in-flight entertainment programmes.

https://www.atta.travel/member-news/2020/01/airlines-teaming-up-to-save-a-species/

09/12/2019

There is a lot in the press at the moment about the water levels at Victoria Falls. Don’t believe everything you read! Water levels are presently at normal for this time of the year.
Here is an excellent post from our supplier Bench Africa. We discuss these things in detail with our clients when planning their Africa itinerary.

A month to month guide to Victoria Falls, the weather, safari experience and activities that you can avail of.

03/12/2019

From our travel industry colleagues, Bench Africa:

“Is this animal "sanctuary" good or not?

At Bench Africa we have had a firm policy for a few years now not to endorse, promote or offer any animal encounters for clients, only wild observations of animals. There are a lot of animal encounters available for tourists in Africa, mostly in Southern Africa. A few claim to be sanctuaries and conservation refuges for animals. Most of them are lying. No judgement if you didn't know better years ago, we've all been lied to and done things for "conservation" (see attached photo of shame). What matters is what to do next!

So, with that in mind, here's a quick cheat sheet to decipher whether a place is legit or dodgy.

Wild animals are naturally afraid of humans. It's why we don't get eaten when we go on a walking safari or why remote lodges aren't just lion buffets. If you have an activity that involves petting an animal, warning sign.

If that animal is an infant, big warning sign. Infants don't want to be picked up, handled or petted naturally. Add in the fact that infants would normally be with their mother so the absence of the mother is a red flag and not in the best interest of either.

If it involves walking along with an predator (eg. a lion), also a warning sign. This isn't natural behaviour to a lion and has to be trained out of them. Plus, when it is older you can't train that wildness back so the animal will never be able to be released.

Lions breed well. Their conservation issues involve land management and human/wildlife conflict. If you see any sanctuaries breeding lions then they are doing it for profit and that is a big warning sign. Particularly because 9 times out of 10 these lions are sold to another reserve when they are too big to pet and eventually end up in the canned hunting industry.

Even if a company claims to release animals back into the wild when they are grown if you see any of these above signs then usually that animal is doomed for a life of captivity or worse. Any change to their behaviour means they won't function properly on their own.

HOW TO JUDGE AN ACTUAL SANCTUARY:

No interacting (petting, walking with or holding). Just like a pavlova, if you pet it, you ruin it.

No breeding or trading of the animals.

All animals have ended up there accidentally through accident, injury, sickness or abandonment.

They'll get a wild release or a comfortable home for life if they are unable to be released.

Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is a good example. They are animals in there that have ended up there accidentally (tick), they aren't bred (tick) and will get a wild release (tick). Those that can't, like their blinded rhino, get a comfortable life (tick). They don't allow long visits and even though tourists can sometimes briefly touch the small elephants during the main public viewing, it isn't the point of the viewing and not changing the behaviour of the elephants who are too busy gulping milk.

The best animal sanctuaries are the ones that put the tourists last and the animals first. Think about who they are trying to please and go from there.”

Any questions, please discuss this with us while we are planning your amazing African adventure.

16/10/2019

Peace and love.

27/05/2019

Heads up people!

From 1 June 2019, plastic bags, regardless of thickness, will be prohibited from being imported, exported, sold and supplied in Tanzania.

24/02/2019

14/04/2018

13/04/2018

The world has lost a treasure.

10/12/2017

A magical African experience. Contact us for more information!

17/11/2017

More news. Make your voice heard!

A horrific week for wildlife. First, the Trump administration announced the International Wildlife Conservation Council. A farce made up of the U.S. gun lobby and hunting groups trying to make trophy hunting easier at the expense of Africa’s iconic wildlife. And now they’ve forfeited America’s leadership role in the fight against wildlife trafficking by lifting the ban on importation of elephant and lion trophies.

Send the Trump administration a message today to show this won’t be tolerated: www.awf.org/wildlifetrumpstrophies

17/11/2017

Heads up folks, please share this...
(And yes, I know the elephants in the clips are Asian elephants!)

Ellen Launches Campaign
Following the President's decision to allow hunters to bring "trophy" elephants into the U.S., Ellen stood up for the majestic creatures and called on viewers to help her raise awareness for her cause using on social media. For everyone who reposts or retweets her photo, we'll make a donation to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Following the President's decision to allow hunters to bring "trophy" elephants into the U.S., Ellen stood up for the majestic creatures and called on viewers to help her raise awareness for her cause using on social media. For everyone who reposts or retweets her photo, we'll mak...

05/02/2017

😂😂

31/01/2017

Three different zebras - just so you know when you see one!

KNOW YOUR ZEBRAS
Since January 31st is International Zebra Day, we thought it was time for you to Know Your Zebras! There are three species of Zebras, representing nine defined subspecies. All are found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sadly, numbers of this iconic animal are dropping across all three species. Primary threats are habitat loss to ranches and farms. This increase in domesticated livestock has also pitted the zebra against the livestock for water resources as well. In addition, hunting for their distinctive hides is also putting a further strain on decreasing population numbers. Use and Share this graphic with your friends to identify each species and you can now confidently say that you Know Your Zebras!

Peppermint Narwhal has 2 great stores that are Minty Fresh! Our Huge RedBubble Store:
http://rdbl.co/1IkK0AY
Etsy Limited Edition Store:
http://etsy.me/1EqRelS