Back to news The Secretary Bird: Africa’s Snake-Stomping Strutter If you’ve ever spotted a tall, gangly bird stalking through the African grasslands, chances are you’ve seen them in action. With its long legs, striking appearance, and unique hunting style, this bird is as bold as it is beautiful — and it [...]

Back to news The Crocodile Whisperers of the Limpopo In the heat-soaked heart of the Limpopo River basin, a strange bond exists between humans and one of Africa’s most feared predators: the crocodile. While most people steer clear of these prehistoric beasts, some communities live alongside them — and, in [...]

Back to news Zulu Stick Fighting: The Art and Honour Behind the Battle Before guns and bullets, warriors trained with sticks — and among the Zulu people, this ancient martial art became a symbol of pride, skill, and honour. Known as "ukukhwela" or “induku”, Zulu stick fighting isn’t just about [...]

Back to news Baobabs: The Upside-Down Trees of Legend Towering above the savannah like something out of a fairytale, the baobab tree is one of South Africa’s most iconic — and bizarre — natural wonders. With its thick trunk and root-like branches, it looks like it’s been planted upside-down. But [...]

Back to news Hippos and Their Natural Sunscreen: Nature’s Built-In SPF They may look like lazy river giants, but hippos are full of surprises — and one of the weirdest is their ability to sweat sunscreen. That’s right: these heavyweights of the water come with their own built-in sunblock. Let’s [...]

Back to news The Pangolin: Africa’s Most Mysterious Mammal You’ve probably heard of the Big Five, but have you ever heard of the “Shy Five”? Topping the list is the pangolin — a secretive, scaly little creature that looks like it wandered in from a fantasy novel. With its odd [...]

Back to news Giraffe Neck Battles – The Safari’s Most Elegant Fight Club Giraffes may look graceful and gentle, but when it comes to dominance and mating rights, they put on a show that’s anything but dainty. Their long necks become powerful weapons in a ritual called “necking,” where bulls [...]

Back to news Why Elephants Mourn: Emotional Intelligence in the Bush We often think of elephants as majestic giants, but there's more to them than just their size. These intelligent creatures have deep emotional lives — forming close bonds, recognizing death, and even mourning their lost loved ones. Let’s explore [...]

Back to news The Secret Lives of Dung Beetles Dung beetles might not win any beauty contests, but in the African bush, they’re rock stars of the ecosystem. These tiny creatures do more than just roll poop — they help keep the environment clean, fertilize the soil, and even navigate [...]

Back to news Weird Safari Animals You’ve Probably Never Heard Of When people think of an African safari, animals like lions, elephants, and zebras come to mind. But the African wilderness is also home to some truly bizarre and lesser-known creatures. These animals may not get the spotlight, but they [...]