I Heart Safaris · Journal
Safari logs, conservation stories and the photographers who work the bush — from South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia.
Tawana is the new one: an eight-suite camp that opened in 2024 on the perennial Gomoti River in the south-eastern corner of Moremi Game Reserve, built in partnership with the Batawana, run on solar, with a plunge pool on every
If you can only come to Jack’s Camp once, choose the dry season, April to October, for the salt pans themselves, and the green season, November to mid-April, for the zebra. The two things that exist only when the crust
Dominic Cruz works under the name Askari Wildlife Photography and shoots mostly in the dark: a lion mid-roar on black, an elephant in sepia, a leopard that has decided the night belongs to it. Seven photographs from Zuka, Kruger, Makhasa, Manyoni and MalaMala, and where to buy a print.
Four lodge pages joined the list in September 2026, and between them they trace a single trip: Tanzania first, then Kenya, the route of our own Dec-2025 safari. Legendary Lodge outside Arusha, &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas and &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti
Stop in Arusha. One night at Legendary Lodge, a colonial coffee plantation outside the town, then a light aircraft the next morning to a dirt airstrip in open savannah: that is how our family’s Dec-2025 safari in Tanzania began, and
Tucked along the northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal lies one of South Africa’s most remarkable destinations — St Lucia. Set within the globally recognised iSimangaliso Wetland Park — South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site — St Lucia offers something truly
Experience the Serengeti and Masai Mara through a family safari journey across Tanzania and Kenya, from legendary lodges to unforgettable wildlife encounters.
In the heart of Zululand lies a place where time folds in on itself—where the land still echoes with the footsteps of warriors, conservationists, and wild creatures. This is Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest proclaimed game reserve, established in 1895, and
Arrival & the 85-Year-Old Explorer We touched down via charter—because some occasions demand you arrive not just to the wild, but with a proper sense of occasion. A brief bounce from Lusaka to Royal Airstrip, then a dusty flirtation with
Arrival & First Impressions We touched down in KwaZulu-Natal, that verdant stretch of South Africa where the bush whispers rather than roars. A swift transfer brought us to &Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge, one of six distinct properties nestled within the
Nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Uganda, Gorilla Heights Lodge is an eco-friendly retreat where luxury meets adventure. Framed by panoramic vistas of the forest and the Virunga Mountain Ranges,
When it comes to adventure, geographic achievements, and humanitarian efforts, it’s hard to outdo South Africa’s father-and-son explorers— Kingsley and Ross Holgate —and their veteran team, who have recently completed their 41st expedition. This latest quest – a year-long, 62,000-kilometre
The dehorning initiative at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal has faced a significant setback, with at least 20 dehorned rhinos killed for their remaining horn stumps in the past month. Earlier this year, the reserve launched an ambitious project to
The Zululand Conservation Trust is more than just an organization; it’s a symbol of unwavering dedication to the wildlife and people of Zululand. Before it even officially came into being, the Trust was hard at work, doing everything possible to
Zahn Kruger, a passionate wildlife photographer based in South Africa, has dedicated her life to capturing the untamed beauty of Africa’s wildlife. At 30, Zahn’s journey behind the lens has taken her through the vast wilderness of South Africa, where
Africa, with its sprawling savannas, dense jungles, and vast deserts, is more than just a backdrop; it is a living, breathing entity, teeming with life and stories waiting to be told. For me, the essence of a great wildlife photographer
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