February 21, 2012

For a mind-blowing safari experience, think tiny.

by Michael Lorentz

On their first safari, most people want to see fur and fangs. I quite understand that.

But over time, I find that some of the most rewarding safari experiences are in unusual places and with some unexpected species.

February 16, 2012

Africa is losing 10 rhinos a day to poachers - Helicopter equipped poachers

by Michael Lorentz

South Africa has a proud history of protecting its wildlife.

35 years ago the rhino population was on the verge of extinction, but the slide in Africa was halted, largely thanks to initiatives set up by Ian Player.

February 09, 2012

View from the Masai Mara: Economics on Mane Street

By Richard Coke

I’ve just got back from the Masai Mara, where the last of the migration has been heading off.

The leopards and hyaenas in the Mara are in great condition, because they’ve been feasting all summer. But now the lean months start.

January 27, 2012

Wandermelon.com - Tanzania’s Great Migration Begins

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January 27, 2012
by Terena Thyne Eisner

Expert safari guide Sandor Carter posts an update from the Serengeti, where the short rains mark the beginning of the largest overland migration in the world.