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Moving Elephants: Off to Tsavo for Tino

Elephant collaring in Kenya is a critical component of modern conservation efforts aimed at protecting these majestic creatures. By fitting elephants with GPS-enabled collars, researchers and conservationists can monitor their…

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Pack Life – It’s not easy being a wild dog in Hwange, Zimbabwe.

The Mpindothela wild dog pack in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, has a poignant and compelling history. The pack’s challenges highlight the broader threats faced by wild dogs, specifically as a…

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Bush Basics – The sensory delights of an open-air bathroom

Wildlife is undeniably the main attraction when embarking on a safari – you don’t want to miss a thing – even when you’re in the bathroom. Thankfully, the clever people…

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New Pups at Ol Pejeta

Ol Pejeta’s K9 unit was one of the first private conservancy dog units in Kenya. There are seven dogs currently active in the unit, including bloodhounds, Dutch Malinois and a…

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Top 10 National Parks in Tanzania

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania’s national parks, where the raw beauty of Africa Safari Holidays comes alive. From the iconic Serengeti, where the rhythm of the wildebeest migration echoes…

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Mana Pools: A Week in the Wild

My first-hand experience of Mana Pools in Zimbabwe, and advice for planning a Mana safari. This time last year I was invited out to Zimbabwe to visit protected areas, camps…

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Under Pressure – The ever-present threat of poaching in the forest

In February in the Dzanga Sangha Protected Area in the Central African Republic there were 40 regular patrols conducted involving 88 rangers. That’s a total of 1,597 rangers days covering 1,840 km on foot.…

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Elephants, Chilli and Unseasonal Rainfall

Last month the rainfall continued, not only here in the UK but also in Kenya in the Greater Mara. Rainfall was not as heavy thankfully as in January, which many of…

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Holiday Guide to South Africa

South Africa is a wonderful all-round holiday destination fusing a chance to go on safari with a host of other activities and attractions. Nuts and Bolts -Practicalities and plus points…

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Progress Down Farm

In 2022 we partnered with Mara Elephant Project in Kenya’s Greater Masai Mara to support a co-existence farm project. The 5-acre farm, led by Abigael Pertet, is looking at sustainable elephant-friendly farming practices…

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