Travel Blog

Safari diaries over the years

This is South Africa (video)

This is South Africa (video)

At Call of Africa, we’re passionate about curating unforgettable journeys that showcase the true heart of the continent we love. South Africa is one of our most cherished destinations — a place...

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Gorilla numbers in East Africa are up

Gorilla numbers in East Africa are up

A new census of the gorilla population in East Africa has revealed positive results. The number of mountain gorillas across Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to...

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Baboons are wonderful mothers.

Baboons are wonderful mothers.

But sometimes the mothering can get a little physical! Baboons are very social animals, and their moms are some of the most hands-on in the animal kingdom. Baby baboons hang onto their moms’ bellies...

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Another safari ….

Another safari ….

which means another flight over the marvelous Zambezi. A flight over the Zambezi River offers a completely different perspective on this iconic landscape. From above, the winding river cuts through...

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Saved from certain death

Saved from certain death

On a recent trip to Mana Pools in the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe, I was sitting at one of the pans that supply Mana’s wildlife with life-giving water, when a small group of elephant cows emerged...

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