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The wonders of the Serengeti migration

The wonders of the Serengeti migration

by | Mar 12, 2016 | Conservation

Our Tanzania migration safaris have been hugely successful this season and guest have been treated to some once-in-a-lifetime experiences. In the photos: vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move across the plains, often stretching as far as the eye can see. Each year,...
The inquisitiveness of leopards

The inquisitiveness of leopards

by | Feb 12, 2016 | Conservation

This young male in Zambia came across a very rare pangolin – and couldn’t quite make out if it was threat – or food. Fortunately the pangolin wears a built in suit of armour and the leopard eventually got bored and moved on. Covered in tough,...
Male lion dispute

Male lion dispute

by | Jan 4, 2016 | Conservation

Male lion territory protection is an integral part of the life of a mature male lion. And when two males decide to argue over their rights, it can be a stunning spectacle – as our guests discovered in Botswana! These confrontations are often loud and...
The Tragedy of Cecil

The Tragedy of Cecil

by | Dec 15, 2015 | Conservation

When Cecil the lion’s carcass was finally found after he was lured out of a Zimbabwe wildlife reserve to be killed by an American hunter, it was a headless, skinless skeleton the vultures had been picking at for about a week. Conservationists decided the most...