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Hungry Hippos

by Jenny Bowen | Aug 5, 2025 | Africa, Jenny’s Blog, Wildlife, Zimbabwe

My first time in the African bush was in Zimbabwe. And the whole experience was something never to forget – feeding hungry hippos. Karen Paolillo – The Hippo Whisperer I was staying with my good friend Karen Paolillo, the person who I was to later...

Big 5, little 5, ugly 5, shy 5 and impossible 5

by Jenny Bowen | Mar 28, 2023 | Africa, Jenny’s Blog, Safari Ideas, Wildlife

The Big 5 in Africa refers to five large mammals which are the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and cape buffalo. So why not a hippo, or a giraffe, they are quite big aren’t they? The hippo certainly is. Why are they called the Big Five in Africa? The reason for...

Friendly Roan Antelope in Eswatini

by Jenny Bowen | Mar 13, 2023 | Africa, Eswatini, Jenny’s Blog, Wildlife

The Roan Antelope are truly a wonder in Africa. Whilst out in Eswatini I was in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the reserve. There is something about Mlilwane that makes me feel as if I have come home. It is a wonderful place where...

Walking in the Namib Desert

by Jenny Bowen | Mar 1, 2023 | Africa, Jenny’s Blog, Namibia, Walking and Hiking

Below I have outlined my experiences hiking in the Namib desert, which I assure you is no easy task! “Have you got water with you?” “Yes” I replied. “OK.” I smiled. I was really waiting for a briefing for my solo hike. “You have the map…” I hesitated, “Yes, er, see...

The honey badger and my steak

by Jenny Bowen | May 22, 2022 | Africa, Jenny’s Blog, Namibia, Wildlife

The best place to see a honey badger is in Etosha, Namibia. When I was camping there, I had a memorable encounter with one of them. They are very interested in what you eat, so be be careful! Etosha National Park, Namibia I love Etosha – the shimmering mirages over...

Seal Safari In Namibia

by Jenny Bowen | May 8, 2022 | Africa, Jenny’s Blog, Namibia, Wildlife

A seal safari when travelling to Namibia offers an experience you can’t predict! You’ll certainly remember the smell, although you may not want to! Here’s what I found out when I visited. The Colony at Cape Cross Namibia is famous for the wide open...

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