Travel Blog
Safari diaries over the years
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...
Take an unhurried virtual safari with us through one of Africa’s greatest National Parks!
One of life’s greatest luxuries is the chance to step beyond the four walls of home and rediscover the wonders of the world. For those seeking wide-open spaces, untamed beauty, and meaningful...
Bush stories explain why Mana Pools is considered one of Africa’s best parks
For the team here at Call Of Africa Safaris, a trip to Zimbabwe is not complete without visiting the awe-inspiring Mana Pools National Park. If we can help it, every trip to Africa would include...
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...
How cheetahs modify their behaviour to fool lions!
Cheetahs in the Serengeti National Park change their behaviour when handling large kills based on the threats present by lions and hyenas, according to researchers. A new study – led by Anne Hilborn...
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...
Beauty and the beast. But rhinos are pretty special too!
Two black rhinos make their way across the open landscape, while a lilac-breasted roller adds a splash of color nearby. South Africa is home to a significant population of black rhinos, a species...
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...
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...









