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What does it say about the human psyche that makes us want to enjoy the safari experience all to ourselves? For sure, there's the appeal of detaching from everyday routines to immerse fully in nature. But many of us might admit (even if only to ourse

You'll find the answers on page 159 Question 1 Question 6 Question 4 Q1: What other animal is the elephant shrew more closely related to than a true shrew? 1. Aardvark 2. Mongoose 3. Mice 4. Meerkats Q2: Rhino beetles can fly. True or false? 1. True 

“My husband was attracted by a photo in a brochure which showed a long table, complete with white linen, candles and wine glasses, in the middle of the African wilderness, set up for fine dining under the stars. Because of my love for photography and

Times visited: 56 Countries: 7 Where next? Kenya, February 2024 I keep returning to: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya Bucket list: Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous) National Parks, Tanzania Big Five or Little Five? Little Five Lodge or tented camp? Cam

I remember sitting in a cafe at Durban airport in 2003 at the end of my first trip there (as guest concertmaster of the KZN Philharmonic), chatting to a local businessman. “You'll be back” he said. “Once Africa gets into your soul, it never leaves”.

“We contracted an organisation called Conservation Development Consultants (CDC) to oversee the development of the [Maasai Mara National Reserve Management] Plan. They had already developed a planning framework that was, and still is, being used in M

The visual beauty of the classic African savannah, the soft air, the sunsets, the grand vistas under the pale blue sky, the tawny lions in the grass, the Maasai in red, the thrill of spotting cheetahs, the delightful variations of the prey animals… W

Afsaal picnic site is busy with breakfasters when we pull in. R recognises the set-up from YouTube — that comical video in which a visiting elephant bull scatters panicking picnickers. The day is hotting up. We find a shaded table at the edge of the

Did you know that wildlife rangers protect 19 per cent of Africa's land and 17 per cent of its surrounding seas? Or that 89 per cent of rangers surveyed have faced a life-threatening situation? Whether your answer is ‘yes’ or ‘no’, it is clear these

Africa has huge global significance: it accounts for one fifth of all land on Earth and is home to a quarter of the world's mammal species and a fifth of its bird species. One sixth of all plant species are endemic to the continent. And crucially, on

“Africa is rich with diversity, heritage, wildlife and of course incredible landscapes and culture,” says Greg Fox, Mahlatini Luxury Travel co-founder. “In response to growing demand from our clients to travel further, Egypt was the first choice for

It is true that in Africa, people are usually very willing to assist less mobile guests. It is also true that an African safari is, by its very nature, an adventure. However, the prospect of paying a lot of money for a holiday only to have to rely on

The answers How did you get on with our quiz, on page 22? Check your answers here 1 (1) Aardvarks 2 (1) True 3 (3) 80-100 years 4 (2) Dragonflies 5 (1) True 6 (3) 3 7 (1) True 8 (2) Their strength 9 (1) Yes 10 (2) They dig funnelshaped pits to catch