The famous ‘Big 5′: Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant captivate naturalists’ attention with their charisma, size and beauty. The ‘Little 5’ however, are small and unassuming yet bursting with brilliance if you take the time to look.
A list of most-loved, must read books for an African safari as voted for by our Instagram followers.
Shannon Wild’s spirited passion for wildlife and the engaging way she shares it with others makes her one of the coolest and most followed bush personalities around.
Galavanting with all her gear means she has some handy accessories. She shares her 6 lifesavers.
I dreamed of Africa“Looking into the night, I can see eyes staring back at me.
In the dark, something is moving. I am afraid, but I am also happy.
I have never been here before, And yet I feel like I have returned.
I am at peace.”
Abi James is an interior designer and decorator specialising in remote safari and beach lodges. When she doesn’t have her sketchpad, she draws in the sand with twigs.
Spend 8 days horseback riding through the rolling East African savanna, overnighting in ‘Out of Africa’-style safari tents and enjoying meals prepared over open fires under the stars.
Built over an ancient elephant path, Mfuwe Lodge is renowned for its bountiful mango tree. Every spring, when the fruits ripen, an entire elephant herd lumbers through the lodge reception to gorge themselves on the feast beyond.