FamilyQuest

15/02/2022

20/02/2021

Want to evolve your skills?

The wilderness photography course teaches participants about the equipment needed to become a versatile wilderness photographer.

Participants also learn about the various elements that combine to make good wilderness photographic compositions.

Starting date: 05 March - 11 March 2021

08/02/2021

Some funnies to beat the Monday blues.

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02/02/2021

02/02/2021

Can you guess what I am?
When I'm born, I make kitten-like sounds. Even though I'm blind for the first few days, my sense of smell is so strong that I will know when my mother is around.

01/02/2021

Want to experience unspoilt Africa? Get in touch with us today to find out how you can experience one of our exclusive trips!
https://familyquest.co.za/itinerary/7-day-ranger-experience/

Ecology forms the basis of this course and the basic principles include studying the earth's ecosystem that includes both the living and non-living parts of the environment.

17/11/2020

Any guest visiting Pridelands experiences the extraordinary opportunity to embrace a raw wilderness experience that leaves almost no human footprint on the land.

Book your stay at Pridelands by sending an email to [email protected]

https://familyquest.co.za/simple-rustic-luxury-at-pridelands/

Two words sum up Pridelands Camp perfectly. Rustic luxury.

23/10/2020

Want a bush break? Become a guardian of nature with an adventure filled Ranger experience. If you love nature and wildlife and want to grow your knowledge through amazing practical experiences, this is for you!

Usual price: R2 800 pppn
Local price: R1 200 pppn
Your saving: 55%

Includes: Learning some new bush skills as part of Ranger Experience for friends and family at our Pridelands conservancy within the greater Kruger area. Stay in an unfenced Tented bush camp in this amazing big five area.

Valid until: 30 December 2020. Minimum 2 nights.

To make a booking or enquire, send an email to [email protected] or WhatsApp us on 061 465 1275.

11/10/2020

Mara west guides John and Mark found another unique baby zebra with amazing white colour due to genetic abnormality at Mara Triangle Masai Mara. Previously we posted about 'Tira', that has a condition called pseudomelanism.

11/09/2020

KENYA | Experience the African wilderness with friends or family like never before. Join our Kenya Quest for an exclusive look into unspoilt wilderness and explore our private concession in the Northern parts of the Masai Mara while staying on the banks of the Mara River.

Price is $1200 per person. Special rates will be given to families.
Price includes accommodation, activities, all meals and transfers from Nairobi.
See full itinerary: https://buff.ly/3bKW9Bk

07/09/2020

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲"
Along the Limpopo River, locals believe that young boys washed in water that has been used to soak baobab bark will grow into a big, strong man. Mothers wash their baby boys’ toys in water used to soak the bark of a baobab to ensure that their sons will grow big and strong.

It is also believed that women who live in areas where many baobabs grow will have more children than women living in other areas. There is a valid scientific explanation to this theory. Baobab leaves are eaten and high in vitamin C. The leaf thereby makes up for nutritional deficiencies in the women’s diets, resulting in them being more fertile.

Join us on safari to hear other legends and interesting facts about Baobab Trees, and more. You will also get to have sundowners by a Baobab Tree with one of the best views ever! Send an enquiry to [email protected] to find out more.

05/09/2020

KENYA | The African wilderness becomes your classroom as you explore our private concession in the Northern parts of the Masai Mara while staying on the banks of the Mara River. Send your booking enquiries to [email protected]
https://familyquest.co.za/itinerary/kenya-quest/

04/09/2020

Did you know that there are five different species of rhino in the world? Three of the five are critically endangered. Here is a quick fact about each one:

• White Rhino - Also known as the Square-lipped rhino, due to the fact that they eat grass is the largest species of rhino in Africa.

• Black Rhino - This rhino is also known as the Hook-lipped-rhino and is two thirds smaller than the White rhino. They use their sharp lips to trim the bark of trees as food.

• Sumatran Rhino - This rhino is the oldest living mammal on earth. Their closest relative is the extinct Woolly Rhino, and they are the only rhino species that is still covered in hair.

• Greater One-Horned Rhino - Also known as the Indian rhino, this is Asia's largest species of rhino. They are semi-aquatic and often take up residence in swamps, forests and riversides

• Javan Rhino - This rhino is possibly the rarest living large mammal on earth. There is only a population of 72 and they survive in Ujong Kulon National Park.

For more info on how you can help to save these magnificent creatures, visit: https://buff.ly/2HNkp5D or https://buff.ly/2JLn81h

03/09/2020

Kids thoroughly enjoying getting up close and personal with one of nature’s gems. It was unusual to see a chameleon this time of year due to the cold weather but we were grateful for the opportunity!

📸Photos by Ben Coley

01/09/2020

The eye-catching rare polka-dotted zebra foal has a condition called pseudomelanism, a rare genetic mutation in which animals display some sort of abnormality in their stripe pattern.

The foal was named Tira’ after a tour guide and photographer, Antony Tira who spotted him first in

31/07/2020

Join Africa's travel industry in cumulatively cycling 30 000 KM, the equivalent of circumnavigating Africa. Across the world, every one of us is experiencing the impact of COVID-19.

In Africa, the halting of tourism has had a devastating economic impact which is threatening the livelihoods of millions of people as well as the future of the continent’s iconic wildlife. Across Africa, wildlife rangers are the first line of defense against illegal poaching and without them, many species such ad elephant, rhino, lion, giraffe and pangolin would be at even greater risk of extinction.

We’re inviting all African safari guests, fellow wildlife enthusiasts, conservation champions and cycling fanatics to join in and support the rangers who are at the front line of conservation. Together we can make a real difference.

Sign up and Donate now: https://buff.ly/30fqzHZ Ride4Rangers

30/06/2020

Learning about the fascinating large and small elements of nature while emerging yourself in the bush can be a very rewarding life changing experience. ⠀
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For your next break from your busy career join some Safari guides on a learning experience to help you understand animal behaviour, identification and the ecosystem that surrounds you. ⠀
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Learn about the underlying elements that support this amazing variety of life such as the geology, soils, plants and climate. While you study how the smaller organisms interact with one another and their environment, we have the opportunity to show you identification and behaviour of the larger wild animals that roam our wilderness areas.⠀
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24/06/2020

Immerse yourself in nature. The absence of digital distractions gives you the opportunity to become closer as a family. Hear, see, smell and touch the African landscapes and enjoy the serenity of the wildlife surrounding you.

Boom your own private safari today on our website or via email. Also available on WhatsApp for more information.
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22/06/2020

The land of giants, Mashatu Game Reserve is located in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve of Botswana bordering South Africa. It is the embodiment of all that defines Africa. Space so open and vast, taking it all in is almost too much.⠀
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19/06/2020

Many dung beetles, known as rollers, roll dung into round balls, which are used as a food source or brooding chambers. Other dung beetles, known as tunnelers, bury the dung wherever they find it. A third group, the dwellers, neither roll nor burrow: they simply live in manure. They are often attracted by the dung burrowing owls collect. Enquire on our website to book your own custom trip today!
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17/06/2020

The wilderness does not require any intervention to thrive. However, the threats of human pressure from land conversion, deforestation, and over-use are real. Monitoring progress in Enonkishu Conservancy does require resources. To manage holistically, livestock, wildlife and vegetation are on scrutinized to ensure maximum output from ecosystem resources.

Please consider supporting our efforts at https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/enonkishu-emergency-appeal

COVID-19 has drastically affected the outlook for conservation in Kenya by closing its border to tourism. At Enonkishu, in northern Mara, tourism accounts for the majority of operating costs, resulting in a shortfall of USD 150,000 in 2020 for essential operations. This crisis has come when the wild...

11/06/2020

When travelling with us, you'll be fully immersed in nature. Learn while you travel and leave with a better appreciation and understanding of the web of life. Visit our website link in our bio to enquire about one of our set itineraries or a custom-made trip created especially for you.⠀
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09/06/2020

When exploring the Great Plains in Kenya, you will arrive as guests, and become part of our family along your journey. We aim to give each and every person travelling with us not only a memorable experience, but also a new-found love for nature and wildlife that one simply cannot get on a normal safari. Visit our website for more info.

08/06/2020

Some great footage from Pridelands used for the family quest trips in South Africa

08/06/2020

By immersing families into the African wilderness, we aim and hope that living and learning in a pure environment with the complete absence of technology will improve social interaction and skills for communal living. To book your trip, send a mail to [email protected] and one of our friendly team members will assist you.

08/06/2020

By immersing families into the African wilderness, we aim and hope that living and learning in a pure environment with the complete absence of technology will improve social interaction and skills for communal living.⠀
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05/06/2020

'The biggest lesson from Africa was that the joy of life comes mostly from relationships and friendships, not from material things. I saw time and again how much fun Africans had with their families and friends and on the sports fields; they laughed all the time.' - Andrew Shue

04/06/2020

“Birds will give you a window, if you allow them. They will show you secrets from another world– fresh vision that, though it is avian, can accompany you home and alter your life. They will do this for you even if you don't know their names– though such knowing is a thoughtful gesture. They will do this for you if you watch them.”
― Lyanda Lynn Haupt

03/06/2020

Meerkat mobs spend a lot of their time grooming and playing together to keep the family as a tight unit. Did you know that one of the most important benefits of a family Safari is to reconnect and increase the family bond? Now more than ever, we know that the family unit is an important aspect of future travel trends.