XA African Safaris

24/09/2023

_EVERYDAY ICONIC

A celebration of these magnificent creatures

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26/08/2023

_PAINT ME PRETTY

Speed, stamina, familial bonds, and cooperatibe instincts - with the most distinctive fur patterns of them all, there's is nothing quite like being in the company of these incredible creatures.

Second to the furry golds of Uganda, these are, by far, my most favorite of Africa's carnivor.

Endangered, but on the increase, painted wolves, aka African wild dogs or African hunting dogs, are native to sub-saharan Africa, and the key to finding them is knowing where and when to go.

Soooo, find them I did this past July in Botswanas famed Okavango Delta didn't disappoint 👌🏻

Bucket list - absolutely


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26/08/2023

14/07/2023

_OBSERVING

Humankind's closest living relative in the animal kingdom.

World Chimpanzee Day is a celebration of this
Extraordinary species.

Today, we raise awareness. Please don't pet, play, or buy trafficked chimpanzees.
Africa's forests are where they belong.

Hoot hoot

11/06/2023

_MAGICAL MARA

And there she sat, in all her glory. Dappled in the afternoon light. She surveyed the land below.

Special days are worth celebrating - only in the Mara.

(Bonus - not another vehicle around)
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08/06/2023

_ICONIC AFRICA

With its wide open spaces adorned with creatures small and tall.

With safari season upon us, make sure to choose somewhere in Africa as your safari destination. After all, it's addictive

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04/05/2023

_SPOTS

Best seat I the house

The Maasai Mara, one of the best places to view these majestic animals

Happy world leopard day

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27/04/2023

_MARK

It's a privilege I never take for granted - to encounter such magnificence

Yes, 17 years on, even I stop and stare. They truly take your breath away
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26/04/2023

_RARITY

It's the little things in life that count too right!

I'm happy to finally be back on the back on the road and doing what I enjoy - discovering Uganda

Today's gem - the rather rare Rwenzori 3-horned chameleon 👏🏻👏🏻

Did you know:
They have eyes that can rotate 360 degrees, hence enabling them to see all directions without moving. It also helps them to catch their prey and to protect themselves from their predators.

The Three-horned chameleon is a Rift Valley endemic (i.e., its unique to the region)
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They have eyes that can rotate 360 degrees hence enabling them to see all directions without moving, it also helps them to catch their prey and to protect themselves from their predators

25/04/2023

_RARITY

It's the little things in life that count too right!

I'm happy to finally be back on the road and doing what i do best - exploring Uganda

Today's charismatic gem - the rather rare Rwenzori 3-horned chameleon 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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31/01/2023

_DAZZLE DAY

"A zebra takes its stripes wherever it goes,"
- Maasai Proverb

The most identifiable animals in Africa, zebra stripes, are as unique as fingerprints are to humans, with no two sets of stripes being alike.

A highlight to many a visitor, these, charismatic herbivores can be seen in en masse during the annual migrtation - with Tanzanias Serenegeti, Kenya's Maasai Mara and Botswanas Kalahari Desert and the salt pans of the Makgadigadi the 3 best places to view them.

Today, zebra species are listed from endangered to near-threatened.

Happy World Zebra Day
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22/01/2023

_CAT - CHING

The breeze from atop her lofty perch

Elevated, agile, and alert - she scans her territory.

Without a doubt, one of the best places to see these magnificent felines is Kenya's the Maasai Mara, home to some of the most majestic of leopards who tend to throw a pose just at the right time 👌🏻

21/01/2023

_CAT-ER-DAY

When life's about location - views and chilling - all you need is a comfy tree 🙌🏻

How beautiful is Kazuri, the leopard?
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04/01/2023

_KAAPSE SE KLOPSE

The 2nd welcomes the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar Celebrations (2nd of January New Year) in Cape Town.

It's when the Mother City rises to the occasion - and explodes with a flurry of color, song, drumbeat & movement.

Traditionally, the 2nd of January each year is when the slave master's would give their slaves the day off. Many would paint their faces so as not to be recognized by their owners as they marched through the city, a feature still maintained today.

Another bit of hostory is that the very same route used back in the 1860s is still followed by the troops today.

Slaves originally march to the beat of the "ghoema" drum, & which can be seen in the video. After slavery was abolished, brass instruments were added to the mix.

And if you're ever lucky enough to be in Cape Town on the 2nd Janaury, make sure to be in the Bo-Kaap to watch this once in-a-lifetime cultural event
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30/12/2022

A word of thanks to all my travelers for your support over the past 12 months. Humbled by your incredible wish to visit our beautiful continent that is Africa 🙏🏼

To old, new, and soon to be, here's to a wonderful and good 2023 🍾🥂

Stay safe
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05/12/2022

_RADAR EARS

Unique to Africa, and with very large ears, this savannah beauty uses a very characteristic pouncing technique when hunting rodents and small critters.

If you're lucky to see this pint-sized carnivor with extra-long legs, stretched out neck, and huge ears in action, you'll be privy to its patience and swivel head action.

After identifying its prey through its radar like ears, it then leaps high into the air, guided by sound before landing directly on the once-invisible rat.

Seeing them in action is a safari highlight
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04/12/2022

_JOIN THE DOTS

Critically endangered, there remains in the wild today, some 7,500.

From dwindling habitats, human/wildlife conflict, petting facilities, and the pet trade, cheetahs teeter on the brink of extinction.

When next in their company, make sure to give them space, keep your distance, and let them be.

Today, we celebrate these special cats - International Cheetah Day
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27/11/2022

_TO TRAVEL

Lamu - a magnificent melting pot of cultures, colours and climates (yes, you've been hoooot) what a treat to experience your Cultural Festival

Asante sana 🙏🏼
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26/11/2022

_OCEAN DANCERS



Kudos to Captain George for the incredible positioning today 👏🏻 💙

Best day ever - 📷 on my fabulous Samsung 🙌🏻🙌🏻
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26/11/2022

What an amazing start to the final Mashua dhow race

18 starters - winner takes home 200,000 KSH and a 15 🐎 power Yamaha motor

👁👁 captain
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25/11/2022

_ANOTHER DAY

Paradise in orange

Enjoy the weekend
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24/11/2022

_WORK MODE

Boating is a way of life on the island

With the starting today, it's the CASA ⛵️ race up at 14h30

Festival updates later 🙌🏻
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23/11/2022

_TRANQUILITY

Under the baobab tree
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04/11/2022

_SALAD PLATTER

Did you know that gorillas are selective eaters, their favorite snacks being Brantesia, commonly known as gorilla sugar cane.

Bacera alba (the leaves of which are also edible to humans), Ulera and Memolopsis holestine are also high on thr menu.

Stinging nettles also feature, but only the leaves.

Fruits form about 2% of a gorillas diet with blackberrys and marianthius being firm favourites.

What a life when it revolves around a forest full of delicious greens 🥦🥬🥒🫑🫒

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02/11/2022

_OH...HELLO

That look when you've been off SM for too long!!!

I'm back - Novemeber, get ready for a medley of new great apes & travels pics

Pictures
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09/10/2022

_60 TODAY

Shout out to all my favourite peeps;

Wishing you all a very Happy 60th INDEPENDENCE DAY today
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#60 🇺🇬

04/09/2022

_MARA

Magnificence

Territory rules - stay away
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27/08/2022

_PRIDE POWER

The Maasai Mara - you've been just fabulous 👌🏻

Without doubt, THE best place in Africa to see big cats, and especially lions.

To all, old and new, who travelled to my happy place, Asante sana. And hope to see you back soon

Happy travels
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21/08/2022

_ROCK STAR

If sexy was a lion
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19/08/2022

_HEARTLAND

Of the Maasai culture
Oh hello Maasai Mara ❤

Enjoy the weekend
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