Welcome to our safari blog! Did we mention just how much we love safaris and wildlife here at SafarisAfricana? Well, we also love creating and sharing useful information to help others get the most out of their safaris.
Read our blog below for the latest info on experiencing the world’s best safaris, travelling Africa, tips on saving money when booking a safari, and spotting that elusive wildlife wishlist… plus the occasional fun and frivolous piece to make your safari super-special!
What Do Lions Eat?
To answer the question 'what do lions eat?', we first need to know what lions should eat. Lions are carnivores that need to eat significant amounts of meat.
The Smallest Mammals In The World
Ever wondered what the smallest mammals in the world are? We've pulled together the 15 tiniest mammal species, ranked by size, with pic and descriptions.
The Biggest Birds In The World
Discover all of the biggest birds in the world. Read our roundup below about the planets’ 15 largest birds, by height, weight & wingspan.
What Do Elephants Eat?
To answer the question 'what do elephants eat?', we first need to know what elephants should eat. Elephants are herbivorous animals, and eat an average of 150-160 kg of food in a day!
10 Largest Lakes In The World
Read all about the 10 largest lakes in the world. The serenity and calmness of the world's largest lakes will definitely amaze you!
The Wettest Place In The World
We are going to present the list of Top 10 Wettest Places on Earth. Before moving to the list, let's make ourselves familiar with some geographical terms. When we say 'wettest'
The Biggest Island In The World
Curious about the biggest island in the world? Don't worry, we are going to present the list of the top 18 largest islands of the world.
The Largest Deserts In The World
Covering approximately one-third of our planet's land surface, deserts are a defining geographical phenomenon. Here we explore the 10 largest deserts in the world, sharing their size, features, location, and the odd useful (and interesting!) fact.
The World’s Highest Waterfalls
If you're a nature lover check out this list of 10 highest waterfalls in the world, along with facts and pictures. There are many types of waterfalls in the world - but it's the tallest that are often the most enticing...
The Longest Rivers In The World
Understanding the exact lengths of the world's longest rivers is a tricky business, but we’ve got you covered with an overview, write up, facts, and pics on 10 of the world’s largest and longest river systems.
Animal Camouflage
African animal camouflage: You can't go against nature, you've to act according to it. The animal world is a perfect example of this saying.
The Smallest Birds In The World
Whilst we tend to think that bigger is better, for wildlife - and particularly birds - this isn’t necessarily the case. This list of smallest birds in the world shows that success is not all about size.
World’s Ugliest Fish
Interested in finding out about the ugliest fish? Nature is a wonderful thing, but not every ocean creature is as cute as a clownfish or as beautiful as a killer whale.
Most Venomous Spiders In The World
There are over 46,000 different species of spiders across the world, with only a very small number – around 30 - considered dangerous to humans. Below we discuss the most dangerous and most venomous spiders in the world.
17 Epic Hybrid Animals
You’ve probably heard of a mule (a cross between a female hose and a male donkey), but did you know that there are dozens of examples of hybrid animals all around us?
The World’s Slowest Animals
What are the slowest animals in the world? Everyone knows that the cheetah is the fastest land animal, but aside from the tortoise, snail, and sloth, would you be able to name any super-slow animals?
Ugly Animals
Not every creature is as cute as a panda bear or as beautiful as a leopard. In this article, we look at 15 of the world's ugliest ugliest animals with pics!
Birds That Mate For Life
Interested in finding out about birds that mate for life? The World Wildlife Foundation found that around 90% of bird species choose monogamy as their reproductive strategy.
Animals That Mate For Life
The world of wildlife behavior is incredibly varied, with all manner of sexual practice on display. So just what is it that makes one species choose monogamy?
Facts About Elephant Musth
You may have heard about elephant musth before, and may even know that it relates in some way to bull elephants and mating. But there's more to it than that...
What Do Lions Eat?
To answer the question 'what do lions eat?', we first need to know what lions should eat. Lions are carnivores that need to eat significant amounts of meat.
The Smallest Mammals In The World
Ever wondered what the smallest mammals in the world are? We've pulled together the 15 tiniest mammal species, ranked by size, with pic and descriptions.
The Biggest Birds In The World
Discover all of the biggest birds in the world. Read our roundup below about the planets’ 15 largest birds, by height, weight & wingspan.
What Do Elephants Eat?
To answer the question 'what do elephants eat?', we first need to know what elephants should eat. Elephants are herbivorous animals, and eat an average of 150-160 kg of food in a day!
10 Largest Lakes In The World
Read all about the 10 largest lakes in the world. The serenity and calmness of the world's largest lakes will definitely amaze you!
The Wettest Place In The World
We are going to present the list of Top 10 Wettest Places on Earth. Before moving to the list, let's make ourselves familiar with some geographical terms. When we say 'wettest'
The Biggest Island In The World
Curious about the biggest island in the world? Don't worry, we are going to present the list of the top 18 largest islands of the world.
The Largest Deserts In The World
Covering approximately one-third of our planet's land surface, deserts are a defining geographical phenomenon. Here we explore the 10 largest deserts in the world, sharing their size, features, location, and the odd useful (and interesting!) fact.
The World’s Highest Waterfalls
If you're a nature lover check out this list of 10 highest waterfalls in the world, along with facts and pictures. There are many types of waterfalls in the world - but it's the tallest that are often the most enticing...
The Longest Rivers In The World
Understanding the exact lengths of the world's longest rivers is a tricky business, but we’ve got you covered with an overview, write up, facts, and pics on 10 of the world’s largest and longest river systems.
Animal Camouflage
African animal camouflage: You can't go against nature, you've to act according to it. The animal world is a perfect example of this saying.
The Smallest Birds In The World
Whilst we tend to think that bigger is better, for wildlife - and particularly birds - this isn’t necessarily the case. This list of smallest birds in the world shows that success is not all about size.
World’s Ugliest Fish
Interested in finding out about the ugliest fish? Nature is a wonderful thing, but not every ocean creature is as cute as a clownfish or as beautiful as a killer whale.
Most Venomous Spiders In The World
There are over 46,000 different species of spiders across the world, with only a very small number – around 30 - considered dangerous to humans. Below we discuss the most dangerous and most venomous spiders in the world.
17 Epic Hybrid Animals
You’ve probably heard of a mule (a cross between a female hose and a male donkey), but did you know that there are dozens of examples of hybrid animals all around us?
The World’s Slowest Animals
What are the slowest animals in the world? Everyone knows that the cheetah is the fastest land animal, but aside from the tortoise, snail, and sloth, would you be able to name any super-slow animals?
Ugly Animals
Not every creature is as cute as a panda bear or as beautiful as a leopard. In this article, we look at 15 of the world's ugliest ugliest animals with pics!
Birds That Mate For Life
Interested in finding out about birds that mate for life? The World Wildlife Foundation found that around 90% of bird species choose monogamy as their reproductive strategy.
Animals That Mate For Life
The world of wildlife behavior is incredibly varied, with all manner of sexual practice on display. So just what is it that makes one species choose monogamy?