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Travel to Eswatini – Episode 825

Hear about travel to Eswatini as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sam and Theo about the small African country (formerly known as Swaziland) they both used to call home. Sam says, “I […] The post Travel to Eswatini – Episode 825 appeared first on Amateur Traveler.

Marc’s Stay at Mokete

Founder Marc Harris, accompanied by teenage son Frank, embarked on a Botswana adventure last month. With a hope to finally see a successful lion hunt and the opportunity to experience Wilderness’ newest camp Mokete, expectations were high. Read on to […] The post Marc’s Stay at

A Snapshot of the Congo

With a network of wildlife-abundant forest trails, monkeys swinging from treetops, and of course the magnificent lowland gorillas, Odzala-Kokoua National Park offers something truly special. The region is often overlooked for primate experiences in favour of the popular Rwanda and […] The post A Snapshot of

Best Specialised Walking Safaris in Africa

Walking safaris offer the ultimate safari experience. While 4X4s allow you to be efficient with your sightings and see as much as possible, exploring the wilderness on foot is all about the small things. While you might zoom past termite […] The post Best Specialised Walking

Disconnecting in Africa

By Sam Peters, Planted Co-Founder You don’t have to be the parent of twins or a high-flying city banker to feel like time is constantly against you. With technology increasingly pervading our day-to-day lives, and money often too tight to […] The post Disconnecting in Africa

Q&A With Save The Rhino Trust Namibia

Damaraland is an environment of extremes. With little vegetation and water, it’s quite unbelievable that anything survives here. But through huge conservation efforts including the daily monitoring and anti-poaching patrols, the desert black rhino is thriving in this region. Sam […] The post Q&A With Save

Exploring the Maasai Heritage

The Importance of Maasai Conservation and Preservation in Africa Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, and the Great Migration. The Maasai people are not just any indigenous group – they’ve been guardians of the land in Tanzania and Kenya for generations. Living in harmony with nature through their

5 Reasons We Love Botswana In May

May is a tricky month to visit East Africa as it’s in full-on rainy season mode – but at this time of year southern Africa is opening up after months of wetter weather. Zambia and South Africa’s dry season begins […] The post 5 Reasons We

Guardians of Africa’s Wildlife in National Parks

Africa stands as a beacon of biodiversity, a land teeming with a myriad of life forms, each playing a pivotal role in the fabric of the natural world Importance of Wildlife Conservation in Africa. .This continent, rich in wildlife and lush ecosystems, is not merely a

Africa Odyssey Becomes Part of The Tusker Ranger Fund

At Africa Odyssey, we strive to make a difference in our industry. Whether that’s supporting lodges who sustain community initiatives or help our guests acquire a hands-on conservation experience.We have recently teamed up with the Bushlife Conservancy, a non-profit charitable […] The post Africa Odyssey Becomes