Africa vs India: a look at the Indian Safari

by Marc Reading | May 17, 2021 | Anywhere on Earth, Asia, India

India vs Africa, what are the differences in the safari experience. To many, the word ‘safari’, immediately conjures up a vision of Africa, its plains and the array of beautiful landscapes and wildlife. The idea of an Indian safari is less well known. After all,...

A Guide to Indian Festivals

by Marc Reading | May 17, 2021 | Anywhere on Earth, Asia, India

Celebrations in India today are said to be of a hundred nations and a hundred tongues, of a thousand religions and two million gods. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that Indians love celebrations. Indian festivals are a beautiful sight, rich with colour and cultural...

Desert rhino tracking in Damaraland

by Jenny Bowen | May 17, 2021 | Africa, Anywhere on Earth, Namibia

I had a great time Rhino Tracking in the Damaraland desert. The story starts like this; “I will give you a wake-up call at 5.30,” briefed Bons, “and let you know if it is safe to come over to breakfast or if I need to escort you”. He waited for...

Magical Mkhaya

by Jenny Bowen | May 17, 2021 | Africa, All Interests, All Types of Holiday, Anywhere on Earth, Eswatini, Jenny’s Blog, Safari Ideas, Wildlife

Do not judge a book by its cover They say that first impressions count, unfortunately the first impression of Mkhaya Game Reserve does not really count in this particular game reserve’s favour. It is only after leaving the meeting point (where there is a...

Driving in Etosha

by Jenny Bowen | May 17, 2021 | Africa, All Interests, All Types of Holiday, Anywhere on Earth, Jenny’s Blog, Namibia, Safari Ideas, Travel, Wildlife

Grab life by the horns and drive across Etosha National Park in Namibia. Despite it only being about 160 km from the Anderson Gate to the Von Lindequist Gate, it will take you all day. I was driving across Etosha and I was very conscious of not making the common...

Prickly African Porcupine

by Jenny Bowen | May 17, 2021 | Africa, Anywhere on Earth, Namibia

Night drive at Okonjima “Would you like to go on a night drive or visit the night hide and maybe see African porcupine?” I was having a truly scrumptious meal at Okonjima Bush Camp, Namibia. There were only seven of us around the dinner table. The Bush...

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