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Posted in Wildlife news, seychelles on Apr 8th, 2010
North Island
Although the ocean has been a little unsettled, the visibility has been excellent – a constant 25-30 metres throughout the month. Some days has seen visibility in excess of 35 metres.
The marine activity at the Sprat City diving site has been superb with schools of Blue, Gold and lunar fusiliers resident on the reef [...]
Posted in Zambia Safari on Mar 17th, 2010
The South Luangwa National Park is a safari destination par excellence. Located in the southern end of the Great Rift Valley in Zambia’s eastern province, it is one of Africa’s ecologically un-spoilt wilderness areas. The national park is 9,050 square km in size and home to over 420 species of birds and over 60 species [...]
Posted in South Africa, Uncategorized on Feb 15th, 2010
Although Pafuri Camp in the northern Kruger National Park is a fantastic year round destination, the best time for bird enthusiasts to visit is during the summer months when resident and migrant species are breeding. January was a good month for bird watching and over 70 species were recorded in the camp. Highlights include spottings of [...]
Posted in Tanzania Safari on Feb 2nd, 2010
Diving and snorkeling update from Zanzibar
The waters in December for wonderfully flat in Zanzibar – perfect for snorkelling and diving. Mantas have been spotted at one of the deep dive sites in the Pemba Channel and local fisherman have been spotting loads of hammerheads whilst out fishing. Large pods of dolphins have been spotted daily.
Fishing [...]
Posted in Botswana Safari, Zambia Safari on Nov 23rd, 2009
Elephants are making a daily appearance at Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia - stomping through the reception area - to the surprise and delight of the guests. The matriarch called Wonky Tusk is back with a newborn baby.
A pride of 16 lions camped at the lodge for two days - making themselves at home. Wild dogs were seen [...]
Posted in Gorilla Safari, Uncategorized on Nov 23rd, 2009
October month in Rwanda brings the first of the eagerly awaited short rains, most of which fell in the form of heavy afternoon downpours. The Virunga Volcanoes area got the lions share of the rains but this did not deter guests from their treks to see the mountain gorillas as well as enjoying the variety of [...]
Posted in Botswana Safari on Nov 17th, 2009
Temperatures have cooled but hot days still occur and the evenings are still warm with dramatic night skies that illuminate with lightning. Humidity can rise after the rains. The colours are fantastic.
The lambs and calves are growing at a remarkable speed. The impala complete their lambing this month and the wildebeest will follow in a couple of [...]
Posted in Kenya safari on Oct 20th, 2009
Although Kenya has seen a drought this year, the Mara has had some relief with localised afternoon showers bringing a flourish of green grass that has been grazed by the migration. The new green growth has brought all the animals together and the marsh areas are bursting with life. During the migration bulk grazers like zebra and [...]
Posted in Namibia Safari on Oct 14th, 2009
Hobatere Lodge is Namibia is well known for its fantastic big game sightings and October month has been no exception. Lions were seen attacking and killing a zebra in front of the main hide - creating wonderful photo opportunities for guests. The elephant breeding herds are another source of amazement - entertaining guests by frolicking [...]
Posted in Namibia Safari, Uncategorized on Jun 17th, 2009
There was a huge amount of excitement at Kulala Wilderness Reserve when two cheetah were released onto the reserve.