Grant Nel
What to Expect on Your First African Safari: A Comprehensive Guide
The Adventure Awaits Imagine waking up to the sounds of nature, the first rays of sunlight peeking through your tent as the African...
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Experience • Awareness • Conservation
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Grant Nel
Oct 13 min
The Role of Community in Wildlife Conservation: How Local Involvement Makes a Difference
As we embark on our journey through the stunning landscapes of Africa, it's essential to understand that the adventure goes beyond the...
Grant Nel
Aug 73 min
Is Uganda Safe for Travelers? A Comprehensive Guide
When considering a trip to Uganda, especially for an exhilarating safari or wildlife adventure, one of the foremost questions on...
Grant Nel
Apr 21, 202111 min
'Who Killed Cock Robin?' and Other Confessions of a Serial Killer
I hate killing things! It’s not that I’m by any means innocent of deadly crimes against living beings, I just loathe committing them, and...
Grant Nel
Oct 31, 202027 min
This is What Elephants are Really All About
It is impossible to be a wildlife guide in Africa and not collect a mental library full of elephant stories. Having been the pivot around...
Grant Nel
Jul 25, 202019 min
The Magic of Muthi: Superstitions and Survival in Africa
Don’t walk under a ladder. Toss a pinch of spilt salt over your shoulder. Don’t open an umbrella indoors. Say ‘bless you’ to anyone who...
Grant Nel
Jun 29, 202016 min
The Ancient Science of Tracking: How African Wisdom Guides Conservation
There are two critically endangered art forms in Africa – storytelling and tracking. Across our planet, indigenous peoples have connected...
Grant Nel
Jun 8, 202013 min
I've Got Your Back
There is an age-old idiom that tells us that ‘Behind every successful man there is a woman’ and, despite various tongue-in-cheek...
Grant Nel
May 25, 202013 min
Surviving Safari Pit Stops: Wildlife, Toilets, and Unforgettable Moments
Having just finished reading an intriguing article on the history of the bidet (don’t ask; but thank you Smithsonian for the...
Grant Nel
May 17, 20209 min
A 'Mmmmm' is Worth a Thousand Words
Ask any parent of a teenager and they’ll tell you ‘Google’ is redundant in their household, because their child knows everything. Their...
Grant Nel
May 12, 20209 min
Surviving the Daga Boy: A Safari Guide's Tale of Close Encounters
Just like kids love the tension and thrill of a good ghost story, it seems that every safari guest yearns to be enthralled by their...
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