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Expedition Logs


Mara Reed
Feb 54 min read
Capture the Majesty: A Guide to Perfecting Your Wildlife Photography in the Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet, attracting wildlife photography enthusiasts from around the world....


Grant Nel
Jan 228 min read
Experience the Kalahari Jewel Expedition: A 14-Day Adventure
The Zambezi River’s Victoria Falls, the Chobe River’s Elephants, the Kwando River’s predators, and the Okavango River’s biodiversity...


Grant Nel
Jan 187 min read
Sedudu Island – An Historical Account of a Chobe National Park Landmark
Learn about the history and long lasting land dispute between Botswana and Namibia over ownership of Sedudu Island


Mara Reed
Nov 29, 20244 min read
Namib Desert: Exploring Namibia's Iconic Red Dunes and Wildlife
Picture this: towering red dunes stretching endlessly against a cobalt blue sky, the whisper of the desert wind carrying stories of...


Grant Nel
Nov 17, 20245 min read
To See or not to See? That is the burning Binocular question
When I’m watching wildlife with an excited group of tourists, I occasionally get asked by someone if they can use my binoculars...


Mara Reed
Oct 25, 20243 min read
What Makes Botswana the Ultimate Destination for Your African Safari?
When it comes to African safaris, Botswana stands out as a premier destination renowned for its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife,...


Mara Reed
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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...


Mara Reed
Sep 10, 20246 min read
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Your Ultimate Guide to an Unforgettable Adventure
Imagine this: You're trekking through the misty jungles of Uganda, the scent of fresh earth and rain in the air, and in the distance, you...


Grant Nel
Apr 21, 202111 min read
'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 read
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
Jun 29, 202016 min read
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 read
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 12, 20209 min read
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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