Partnerships for Conservation in Rwanda
“I remember that I was so angry when the government made us leave the forest. Us Batwa had lived there for generations, and the forest provided everything that we needed. There was clean water from the rivers, there were natural medicines from the plants and plenty to eat. I used to hunt duiker and other small forest antelope, but we never, ever touched the gorillas...
Top 5 Sustainable African Safari Parks
Below are suggestions for the Top 5 sustainable African safari parks. Choosing an eco-friendly safari is your chance to help make a positive impact on wildlife conservation efforts and the wellbeing of local communities...
On A Mission To Save The Rhino
Thanks to all of you at SafariBookings we (Save the Rhino International) received an incredible $10,000 as winners of the Rhino Donation Campaign last year, supporting our efforts to save the species and support rangers in the field. Now, six months after receiving this wonderful donation, we wanted to...
Top 10 Best Botswana Luxury Safari Camps & Lodges
When it comes to picking the best Botswana safari camps, there is a lot of choice. Botswana is known for its luxury boutique camps and lodges. The best manage to deliver excellent service and provide full amenities while being environmentally responsible. From the Okavango Delta to the unearthly Makgadikgadi Pans...
How the Ruaha Carnivore Project is saving Tanzania’s Lions
Mention the word safari, and most people would instantly think of lions – it’s hard to imagine a wild African landscape without them. Yet these kings of the jungle are fighting for survival – they could be extinct within the next 30-40 years...
The Masai Mara Conservancies
If your impression of Africa is of tawny coat lions streaking after wildebeest then the place you’re thinking about is most likely Kenya’s Masai Mara Conservancies. Perhaps the single most famous protected area in Africa, the Masai Mara offers a wildlife bonanza like no other...
10 (or more) Ways to Help Your Guide (and Yourself) on Safari
Your guide is probably the most important single factor in ensuring that your safari is an enjoyable and interesting experience. A good guide will without doubt make all the difference in ensuring that you get the most out of your safari...
10 Reasons to Go on Safari in the Green Season
More and more I’m convinced of the advantages of going on safari in the green season (also referred to as the emerald season or summer months). Firstly, which months are we talking about?
10 Things NOT to Expect on Safari
1. To be driving off-road. In most National Parks and Game Reserves your guide is not allowed to leave the road. This varies between countries – in parts of Zambia and Kenya for example, limited off-road driving is permitted. Your guide...
Laikipia, Kenya: Home, Sweet Home at Sabuk Lodge
Sue Watt visits a special lodge: Sabuk Lodge, home to one of Africa’s first female guides who’s now helping to educate Samburu girls. It’s a win-win situation and guests benefit too...
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