Blog Posts for Wildlife

  • South Africa's best adventure activities

    By Ashlee Lorenz on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 5:23pm , 0 comments

    Looking for an adrenaline rush on your next trip? Here are a few suggestions to get your blood pumping in South Africa!

    1. Shark cage diving
    Gansbaai (2 hours drive from Cape Town)

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  • The top 5 reasons to checkout South Africa

    By Ashlee Lorenz on Wed, 29/02/2012 - 12:39am , 0 comments

    South Africa's diversity is difficult for most countries to match, from the scenic vistas of the Drakensberg Mountains to witnessing waddling penguins on the Cape... it's a tough destination to beat.

    With so many great reasons to visit South Africa here are our top 5 reasons to make sure this enticing country is right up there on your must-see travel list!

    Stunning scenery

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  • The other top 5 animals to see in South Africa

    By Erin Aldersea on Mon, 27/02/2012 - 11:00pm , 0 comments

    We're all familiar with Africa's Big 5 - elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino - here in the office we've come up with our alternative top 5 animals to see on safari in South Africa. Some of these animals can be a little more difficult to spot but they'll be worth the extra effort, while others are found only in South Africa so seeing them up close will be something you can only experience here.

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  • What to pack on safari in South Africa

    By Erin Aldersea on Sun, 26/02/2012 - 4:54pm , 0 comments

    We all know that familiar feeling when you're getting ready to head off on a holiday... 'What do I pack? Will it rain? Will I need a dressy outfit?' Don't stress if you're about to set off on safari, we're here to help. We have chatted to the experts and come up with this comprehensive list of items not to be left out of your safari suitcase.

    Essential items

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  • What I learned while overlanding in Southern Africa

    By Guest Blogger on Thu, 23/02/2012 - 2:11pm , 0 comments

    Diana from Just Wanderlust went on an overland trip through Southern Africa. She wrote us this fantastic blog:

    The concept of overlanding was new to me when I started planning my Africa trip. For those who are unfamiliar, an overland trip is exactly what it sounds like – travelling over land.

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  • Love in the animal kingdom

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 13/02/2012 - 3:29pm , 0 comments

    Love is in the air...and the forests, and the oceans and the snow. While many humans will celebrate Valentine's Day today, there's also plenty of animals that spend each and every day with a loved one. 

    Here's just a few animals that mate for life...

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  • How to be a happy camper in Africa

    By Erin Aldersea on Sun, 12/02/2012 - 6:20pm , 0 comments

    Camping is a great way to see the sights in Africa. Although it may not always be everyone’s cup of tea, camping gets you close to all the action and sometimes the wildlife too! Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your time on the road in Africa…

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  • Weekly Wrap Up: 6-10 February

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 09/02/2012 - 11:16pm , 0 comments

    With so much going on at the moment, we thought it was a good time to publish another weekly wrapup. Take a squiz at what's been going on around the traps...who knows, you might even get a mention!

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  • South Africa Dreaming

    By Erin Aldersea on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 12:38am , 0 comments

    From meerkats to hippos and heavenly beaches to vibrant nightlife, South Africa’s diversity is hard to beat. Full of culture, history, wildlife and wilderness; it’s one of those life changing destinations.

    Here are some dreamy images of South Africa’s must-see destinations…
     

    The wildlife in Kruger

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  • One unforgettable hour in Rwanda

    By Erin Aldersea on Tue, 31/01/2012 - 11:35pm , 0 comments

    The walk can be a killer. The hills are steep and you get sweaty. There are stinging nettles and thick brush to scramble through. Then you see them. Big black blobs in the distance.

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  • Top 5 adventure activities in Antarctica

    By Brendan Van Son on Sun, 22/01/2012 - 10:10pm , 0 comments

    Brendan van Son has done some pretty wild things in Antarctica. Here he shares some of his favourite activities, including a few you might never have considered!

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  • Packing tips for Antarctica

    By Brendan Van Son on Sun, 15/01/2012 - 11:00pm , 0 comments

    Packing can be a bit of an arduous task. It can be especially difficult if you don't really know what to expect about from your destination.

    Antarctica, being one of the world's last frontiers, is a challenge to pack since very few people know what to expect from the icy continent. However, it doesn't need to be a challenge. To lend a little assistance, Brendan van Son shares some of his tips on packing.

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  • Antarctica photography tips: Part 2

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 11/01/2012 - 4:58pm , 0 comments

    There can be stunning photo opportunities in Antarctica – massive icebergs and glaciers below skies of wonderful colours and variations and huge penguin rookeries with their extraordinary levels of activity and interaction to name a few.

    These days, most people use digital, so it's possible to edit images with Photoshop or similar when you get back home (one concedes that pink or purple penguins are no longer out of the question). 

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  • Antarctica photography tips: Part 1

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 10/01/2012 - 4:01pm , 0 comments

    Without an ounce of overstatement, the landscapes, wilderness and wildlife on our Antarctic trips can often leave people lost for words. The immensity and the grandeur of the scenery and sheer quantity of the animal life can be overwhelming.

    No photo, however good, can ever hope to capture it all properly but with the right equipment and a few handy tips everyone can come home with some incredible shots.

    Some thoughts and suggestions:

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  • Antarctica FAQ

    By Brendan Van Son on Mon, 09/01/2012 - 9:55pm , 0 comments

    For many people, Antarctica is earth's last great geographical frontier.  Therefore, we still have much to learn about this land of ice, water and penguins.

    Brendan van Son tells us what we can expect on our visit to Antarctica. If you have any questions that are not answered within the FAQ please feel free to leave them in the comments area below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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