Relocating the Thamalakane Hippos to the Okavango Delta

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In August of last year, we wrote about the severe drought Botswana was enduring as part of the region’s natural dry cycle. That same month, we started a fundraising initiative to relocate the hippos and crocodiles stranded in the almost dry Thamalakane River system in Maun. At that time, there were about nine stranded hippos … Read more

Travel Ideas: Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit

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Liquid Giraffe recently accompanied guests on a classic East African safari to Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, visiting four incredible national conservation areas, which together really showed off the region’s excellent game-viewing, beautiful landscapes and authentic lodges. Tanzania is one of the most celebrated and diverse destinations in East Africa. Its vast inland wilderness areas are … Read more

Survival vs Maternal Instinct: Savuti Lion Cubs Abandoned

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The lions of Savuti continue to remind us of the incredible challenges and difficult choices animals are forced to make in order to survive in Africa’s wilderness. Savuti forms the natural border between Chobe, Linyanti and Moremi. The lion pride in this region grew so large that they started taking down elephant to feed so … Read more

Top 4 Reasons to Choose a Botswana Family Safari

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Going on a Botswana family safari is a life-changing experience when the wilderness becomes a huge outdoor classroom with the camp guides being the most inspiring and insightful teachers imaginable! Botswana is considered by many as one of Africa’s top safari destinations. It is home to warm, friendly people, diverse wildlife and a good selection … Read more

Walking with Bushmen on a Kalahari Safari

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The plains of the Kalahari hold incredible stories, best told by those that have walked them for centuries, the Bushmen. The San Bushmen are an indigenous hunter-gatherer group considered to be the first nation in Southern Africa and one of the oldest people in the world. Their long presence in the Kalahari is evidenced by … Read more

Travel Ideas: Adventure Holiday Activities in Africa

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There are many ways to explore Africa’s great outdoors and ultimate safari destinations in Botswana, Uganda and Namibia, with some options giving adventure holiday enthusiasts an extra thrill! Every holiday in Africa is an incredible escapade that is worth experiencing at least once. Once tried, guests often come back again and again. There definitely are … Read more

Travel Ideas: Summer Wet Season Safari in Southern Africa

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Exceptional birdwatching, bounding baby animals, prowling predators and beautiful green landscapes – these are what make a summer wet season safari a special holiday idea in Southern Africa. Between December and March, in many safari destinations found across Southern Africa, warming temperatures are regulated with short, refreshing downpours and bright daytime scenes of lush vegetation … Read more

Stargazing Experiences on a Luxury African Safari

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Losing yourself in the vast night sky is an incredible and worthwhile experience that is part of any luxury African safari. So many of nature’s wonders become submerged in the hustle and bustle of everyday urban life. One way to notice this is how different the sky looks when you spend time immersed in the … Read more

Travel Ideas: Botswana Birding Safari

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An incredible array of plumage that colours the trees and riverbanks along with distinct calls resounding across the sky, remind you why Botswana is considered one of Southern Africa’s top year-round birding destinations. Botswana is home to many diverse resident bird species and acts as an important stopover for various migratory species that come to … Read more

World Dog Day: The Real ‘Dogs’ of Africa

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While they may not be the first kind of dog that springs to mind on World Dog Day, when on safari in Botswana, wild dogs are the canines you want to look out for! In the heart of the Okavango Delta lies what is widely considered ‘the predator capital of Africa’ – Moremi Game Reserve. … Read more