African Portfolio

08/12/2024

Here are some of our favorite elephant photos! 🐘❤️

08/12/2024

On here are Yvette's clients with their guide Stretch Ferreira spending some time with Boswell (the famous elephant that sometimes stands on his hind legs while feeding).

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"We walked to lions and wild dogs. Sat with elephants. Watched Boswell stand on his hind legs to get tree branches. Saw dogs twice. Saw sable antelope 3 times! Had amazing elephant encounters. It was magic."

📸: Kathy Lorentzen


Stretch Ferreira Safaris

08/08/2024

Our latest blog is out!

Our Curious Continent: Olduvai and Shifting Sands

En route from the Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti, we are
often asked whether a visit to the Olduvai Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, is “worth it” – especially when deciding whether to travel overland or fly between the two. This would depend on your expectations and level of interest in archaeology and/or paleontology, but we think that after a few days of game viewing, you might well be in the mood for something completely different...

En route from the Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti, we are often asked whether a visit to the Olduvai Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, is “worth it” – especially when deciding whether to travel overland or fly between the two. This would depend on your expectations and level o...

08/02/2024

For some weekend reading, take a look at our latest newletter!

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” This simple African proverb concisely explains the benefits of working as a team, and for over 30 years, we have been “teaming” up with our clients to ensure that their adventures in Africa are as memorable as our own experiences have been. As we start welcoming back this season’s adventurers, we look forward to their many stories and pictures. If you are still waiting for the “right time” to go on safari, let us hear from you, and let us go together.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” This simple African proverb concisely explains the benefits of working as a team, and for over 30 years, we have been “teaming” up with our clients to ensure that their adventures in Africa are as memorable as our own exp...

07/31/2024

On , we celebrate with the musings of one our guests’ favorite guides for many years, Hillary Manda. Born in a small town called Moshi, on the slope of Mount Kilimanjaro, he has since moved only a couple of hours away to Arusha, from where he takes guests from all over the world on explorations of Tanzania’s Northern parks and the Ngorongoro Crater...

On World Ranger Day, we celebrate with the musings of one our guests’ favorite guides for many years, Hillary Manda. Born in a small town called Moshi, on the slope of Mount Kilimanjaro, he has since moved only a couple of hours away to Arusha, from where he takes guests from all over the world [....

07/23/2024

Vanessa's clients had an epic safari in southern Africa!

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"The Trip from start to finish was a wonderful once in our lifetime experience. Thank you!"

🦓 Most Memorable Moment: MAY 24th thru JUNE 7th!!! So many great memories!!

🦓 Advice For Future Clients: Listen to Vanessa, and Enjoy every minute of the trip!

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your trip. Thank you for sharing your words and photos! 😍

📸: J.C & D.C.


Vanessa Clarke Hensley Desert & Delta Safaris Old Drift Lodge Victoria Falls Chobe Game Lodge

07/23/2024

Update from Yvette's clients who are having a wonderful time in Tanzania! 🤩🇹🇿

📸: Douglas Warde

Nomad Tanzania Chem Chem Safari Lodges - Tanzania Africa

07/16/2024

Here’s what’s happening in July in Africa!

Here’s what happens in Africa in July: Across East and Southern Africa July kicks off peak safari season. Adventurous travelers, excited families, and newlyweds begin to flock to where the really wild things are. Dry, colder weather sets in, and the animals start congregating around diminishing wa...

07/11/2024

Update from Susan's clients who are enjoying some great sightings 🇿🇦🦁

Thanks for sharing!

📸: Chris Darrell

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July! 🎇🇺🇸

07/01/2024

Update from clients who are enjoying their time at Savanna Private Game Reserve . This cub is proudly carrying around the head of a water buck from a wild dog kill. Good job! 😅 🦁

Thanks for sharing!

📸: M.H.

06/26/2024

We were all recently contemplating the most essential items in our own (soft-sided) safari bags, so we’re sharing some our favorites here.

As they say – sharing is caring, so if you have any special safari travel tips, hacks, or indispensable items in your luggage… do share in the comments below? We’d love to hear what we’re missing.

https://onsafari.com/whats-in-your-duffle/

06/21/2024

Sharing some of our favorite giraffe photos to celebrate World Giraffe Day! 🌍🦒

"World Giraffe Day is an annual event initiated by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) to celebrate the tallest animal on the longest day or night (depending on which hemisphere you live!) of the year – 21 June – every year!"

Here are 5 facts about Giraffes:

🦒There are four distinct species of giraffe: Northern giraffe, Southern giraffe,
Reticulated giraffe and Masai giraffe.

🦒 Just like human fingerprints, no two giraffe have the same coat pattern.

🦒The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world. Even newborn giraffe are taller
than most humans.

🦒Giraffe have lost almost 90% of their habitat in the last 300 years.

🦒For every four elephant, only one giraffe remains in the wild in Africa—a drop of approximately 30% in the last three and a half decades.

📸:D.E.L. l Susan Gin Vic Roy Herbert Vanessa Clarke Hensley
Yvette De Vries

06/15/2024

You can probably guess…😉🦁

Researchers say the nearly mile-long swim was the longest by big cats ever recorded.

06/14/2024

Vanessa's clients enjoyed some beach time after their safari:

🏝️"Santorini in Mozambique was wonderful"

Thanks for sharing your photos with us! 🤩

📸 : P. B.

Vanessa Clarke Hensley Santorini Mozambique

06/10/2024

Interesting findings about the ways elephants communicate:

“Elephants’ trumpeting calls might be their most recognizable sounds, but these “are basically an emotional outburst,” Dr. Pardo said. Lower-pitched rumbles, he said, are more meaningful, as they make up a majority of elephant vocalizations and are used in a wide variety of social situations. “A lot of interesting stuff is going on in the rumbles,” he said.”

An analysis of elephant calls using an artificial intelligence tool suggests that the animals may use and respond to individualized rumbles.

05/29/2024

Update from Susan who is exploring Botswana! 🇧🇼

Visiting 11 camps in 2 weeks, she was bound to run into some of our clients and here she is sharing a magical sundowner at Camp Moremi with both Yvette’s and Vanessa’s clients. Cheers! 🥂 🌅


Desert & Delta Safaris Vanessa Clarke Hensley Yvette De Vries

05/17/2024

Update from Vanessa's clients who are off to an amazing start to their trip in Chobe and Victoria Falls!

Thanks for sharing and we can't wait to see what's next!

📸: P.B & D.B.

Chobe Game Lodge Batonka Guest Lodge, Victoria Falls Vanessa Clarke Hensley

05/14/2024

Sharing the magic of the wild through the eyes of Victoria's clients, reminding us that it's not just about the destinations, but the memories we create along the way.

🐘Most Memorable Moment: There were so many especially when out on drives that it is hard to state just one.

Thank you for sharing!

📸: G.D.

@ Vic Roy Herbert
More Quarters Neighbourhood Hotel Chobe Game Lodge Great Plains Conservation

05/12/2024

🦁 Happy Mother's Day! 🦁

Today, we celebrate the fierce love and nurturing spirit of all mothers around the world. 🩷

📹 : Susan Gin

05/10/2024

Our latest blog is out -

Just Another Cape Town Curiosity

While the Table Mountain Arial Cableway will be closed for maintenance from July 15th until September 1st this year, Signal Hill still offers spectacular views of the city, Table Mountain, and the Atlantic Ocean...

Click on the link to read the blog 👇

https://onsafari.com/just-another-cape-town-curiosity/

05/03/2024

🐾 Happy Leopard Day! 🐾 Today, we celebrate the majestic and elusive leopards!

Join us in honoring these incredible creatures, masters of stealth and grace. From their mesmerizing rosette patterns to their agile hunting prowess, leopards captivate us all. 🌍✨

📸 Share your most memorable leopard encounters in the comments below 🐆

📸: Vic Roy Herbert Vanessa Clarke Hensley

05/02/2024

Here’s what’s happening in May in Africa!

Here’s what’s happening in May in Africa: East Africa In East Africa, it’s traditionally a very wet month, so some camps in Kenya and Tanzania are still on hiatus. The great migration begins to slowly head north towards central and western Serengeti. It’s lush and green in Rwanda and in mid ...

05/01/2024

Some beautiful scenes from Yvette’s trip to Botswana visiting Machaba Camps.

📹: Machaba Safaris

04/25/2024

Victoria's clients had some amazing family time in Southern Africa! 🇿🇦🇿🇼🇧🇼
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🐘Trip Review: We had a wonderful experience working with African Portfolio. They created and adjusted an itinerary based on our interests and budget and were available to answer any questions. The places we stayed and activities we participated in were amazing and would have been very difficult to put together without their help. They provided immediate support while we were traveling when questions arose. We highly recommend them and will use them in the future.

🐘Most Memorable Moment: There were so many especially when out on drives that it is hard to state just one.

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your trip!

📸 : L. D.


Vic Roy Herbert More Quarters Neighbourhood Hotel Ilala Lodge Hotel Chobe Game Lodge Great Plains Conservation

04/22/2024

🌍🦁 Happy Earth Day! 🌿 Today, we celebrate the incredible work being done to protect our planet's biodiversity, especially in Africa's majestic landscapes. From the vast savannas of Kenya to the dense jungles of Uganda, safaris not only offer unforgettable wildlife experiences but also contribute significantly to preserving habitats and species.

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04/12/2024

Up, Up and Away!

One of our favorite activities while on safari is floating over the open plains of the Serengeti and Mara, or the Namib desert in a hot-air balloon.

Click on the link below to read our latest blog.

📸: Vanessa Clarke Hensley Susan Gin

One of our favorite activities while on safari is floating over the open plains of the Serengeti and Mara, or the Namib desert in a hot-air balloon. The experience really comprises of three adventures in one. First there is the 5 am wake up call, followed by a 15- to 90-minute drive to the launch [....