Discovering the Okavango River from Nunda River Lodge
Birders can do crazy things. They plan trips around random bird sightings that others have had or hop on a plane and fly halfway across the world to catch a glimpse of a particular...
Author: Jane
Life After Death
Life’s harsh realities become strikingly apparent when venturing into the wild, especially when exploring the different game parks of Africa. During a trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana, we came across the remains...
Well Owl Be Damned!
Owls mean different things to different people. I personally love them, but for many who are superstitious, they are believed to be harbingers of death and misfortune. Perhaps you shape your reality of things...
Kalahari Trails Meerkat Sanctuary
The road from Upington to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has accommodations and camping establishments. We have passed the Kalahari Trails Meerkat Sanctuary often on our way to the Park, always without stopping to see...
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A visit to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia
I wrote a few weeks ago about our visit to Kasanka National Park in Zambia. Next on our itinerary was South Luangwa National Park, which we entered from the northern side. This approach presented...
South Africa’s Spring Flower Pageant
It’s that time again!! August and September in South Africa mark the months of the year when nature awakens in the Western Cape and Namaqualand, presenting a breathtaking display of abundance and creation. This...
Spectacular Bat Migration in Kasanka National Park
If you’re planning a safari to Africa, you might want to do yourself a big favour and visit the Kasanka National Park. Nestled in the heart of Zambia, this little park, which covers an...
The Fishermen of Lake Malawi
Lake Malawi, as the name implies, is an enormous freshwater lake in the African country of Malawi. This impressive body of water stretches across two other countries – Mozambique and Tanzania. With the longest...
On the wild side – Khaudum National Park, Namibia
During our seven-year stay in Namibia Rob and I never had the opportunity to visit the Khaudum National Park on the north-eastern side of the country. The reason for this is that the roads...
Knysna Rises with Turacos
The history of Knysna will forever be defined by the Great Knysna Fire that engulfed our area of the Garden Route on the 7th of June 2017 and in the days that followed. The...
Some days are diamonds
Have you ever had one of those days when just about everything goes wrong? I’m sure you have. How about one when absolutely everything goes right? We recently had a diamond day in Kruger...
Mammal Guide of Southern Africa
Over the years many people and institutions have shown a keen interest in our website, particularly in the photos that we’ve included with our blogs. Â We’ve had requests from all over the world for...
The Wild Cats of Tenikwa
There are a number of nocturnal animals in South Africa that are very difficult to see in the wild. Â Unless you live on a farm or are willing to pay exorbitant prices to take...
An Obliging Cuckoo
Birds are difficult to photograph. Â They are, with a few exceptions, small and nervous, and they move quickly. Â They fly. Â They hide in thickets. Â They can disappear in a flash. Â Just sitting still they...
Tour Guides – A Curse in the Parks?
I often think that the blogs I’ve written for Wilkinsonsworld make me sound a bit like Pollyanna – always enthusing about the fabulous times that we’ve had and the wonderful birds and animals we’ve...
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