I Heart Safaris · Journal
Safari logs, conservation stories and the photographers who work the bush — from South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia.
You’ll probably agree… “Africa” by Toto is a classic song that has been loved by millions since its release in 1982. The song has become an iconic representation of the 80s and a symbol of adventure and exploration. In this
Are you planning a trip to Africa or have you just got back from a safari and wish it could’ve been longer? We have compiled a great list of books involving Africa to help you get excited or keep the
For hundreds of years, people have been awed by the unique landscapes and unusual animals found across Africa. Starting in the 18th century, large caravans of traders would cross the vast landscapes, trading goods and selling wares. The practice became
Kruger National Park is a national park located in the northeastern part of South Africa. It is one of the largest game reserves in Africa and one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world. The park spans an
There is a reserve in Africa where a glimpse of a wild black panther (African black leopard) is almost a guaranteed photographic opportunity. Laikipia is a wild haven for a rare black Leopard called Giza set in the highlands of Kenya.
While there are many exciting, interesting, educational, and adventurous types of vacations to take in Africa, the most popular is clearly the safari. The word, which means “journey” in Swahili, is on millions of bucket lists and electrifies our imaginations
There is a small town in South Africa called St Lucia. No, not the island of St Lucia in the Caribbean. But a quaint little town with awesome safari, beach and estuary/lake attractions. This town is South Africa’s first World
Khaki Bush Africa Foundation is a South African-based, nonprofit humanitarian aid, environmental, and wildlife conservation organization. They support and advocate for the rights of Africa’s underprivileged school children in remote areas, providing them with tools to assist in their education
Most of us understand the need to slow down, take a breath, and really dive into an experience when on vacation—even if we don’t allow ourselves the opportunity as often as we’d like. And one unusual way to do so
Poaching animals is the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals. It was once practiced by impoverished people looking for a way to feed their families, who hunted animals of all kinds on private (typically owned by the nobility) land.
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At one time, safaris were mostly marketed to big game hunters who were looking for the most challenging and dangerous animals to hunt on foot. Fortunately, it’s now much more common to go on safari armed with only a camera
Fire has been impressing mankind for a long time—from the dawn of man to the “I have made fire!” cry of Tom Hanks. Because, truth be told, building and maintaining a great fire is not always easy. It requires skill,
Are safaris safe? There have been several documented cases of people getting killed on safaris in Africa, although it is worth noting that these incidents are relatively rare. Some examples of true stories include: In 2015, a South African safari
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