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!
The Largest Birds Of Prey In The World
The largest birds of prey in the world can be found in all continents outside of Australia and the Antarctic, living and hunting in the sea, savanna, forests, and mountains.
The Smallest Animals In The World
Ever wondered what the smallest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 smallest animals ranked, along with interesting examples of other tiny species.
What Exactly Is A ‘Quagga’?
The quagga is an extinct species of zebra with distinct markings. Here we discuss their history, extinction, and reintroduction to the wild.
The Giraffe Tongue – Nature’s Weirdest?
Learn about the giraffe's tongue, with facts and pics. A giraffe tongue is a wonderful piece of mother nature's engineering and a fascinating thing for many reasons.
10 Fascinating African Tribes
There are an estimated 3,000 African tribes spread across the continent? Here we take a look at 10 of the most fascinating tribes from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Turtle vs Tortoise: How To Tell The Difference
What exactly is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Whilst there are a handful of obvious distinctions, the turtle vs tortoise debate can be quite complicated.
Smartest Animals In The World
Ever wondered what the smartest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 most intelligent animals, along with examples of why each species makes the list.
Ape vs Monkey: What Are The Differences?
Can you tell the difference between an ape and a monkey? For much of history there was no ape vs monkey debate, and the terms were used interchangeably.
Baobab – The Upside Down Tree
The baobab is known as the upside down tree because of its peculiar shape. When it’s bare of leaves, its spreading, twisted branches look like roots spreading out into the air, as if the tree had been planted upside down.
Jaguar v Leopard, Which Is Which?
Whilst at a glance jaguars and leopards may seem similar to look at, they are in fact two very different big cats. The below guide lists the key differences between leopards and jaguars.
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
Why do zebras have stripes? The function of one of nature's most stunning and extraordinary patterns is still a mystery to science. Here we explore the various theories proposed, along with our rating of each.
10 Iconic African Monkeys To Spot On Safari
Spotting African monkeys can be a highlight of any safari, providing hours of fascination with their cheeky antics. See all 164 African monkey species listed, with photos of the 10 most iconic.
Why Are Flamingos Pink?
A flamingo’s colour is not hereditary, so why are flamingos pink? The short answer is how they process the caretonoids in their diet... but there's much more to discover.
Why Do Flamingos Stand On One Leg?
When resting, flamingos are often – but not always – seen standing on just one leg, with the other raised up into its feathers. We examine the theories as to why flamingos do this.
African vs Asian Elephant, Which Is Which?
Unless you know what you’re looking for, it can be easy to mistake an African for an Asian elephant. These 10 African vs Asian elephant differences will help you know what you're looking at.
Alligators v Crocodiles, Which Is Which?
Alligators v crocodiles - what's the difference? Whilst at first glance alligators and crocodiles may look similar, there are a number of key differences, and some easy ways to tell them apart.
Animals That Live The Longest
Ever wondered which are the animals that live the longest? Here we list the mammals, fish, reptiles and other invertebrates with the longest lives.
‘Battle at Kruger’: The Ultimate Game Drive Footage
‘Battle at Kruger’ is perhaps the most epic homemade safari video ever filmed. It’s also one of the most viewed, having raked up 83 million views on YouTube!
Hippo Milk – Is It Really Pink?
The subject of hippo milk – and the question of whether hippo’s milk is pink – is one that’s been of increasing interest online in recent years. Read our investigation, plus lots of hippos milk facts...
What Are The Most Dangerous Animals?
What are the most dangerous animals in the world? From microscopic to giant we rank the world's deadliest animals, with their estimated human kill stats.
The Largest Birds Of Prey In The World
The largest birds of prey in the world can be found in all continents outside of Australia and the Antarctic, living and hunting in the sea, savanna, forests, and mountains.
The Smallest Animals In The World
Ever wondered what the smallest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 smallest animals ranked, along with interesting examples of other tiny species.
What Exactly Is A ‘Quagga’?
The quagga is an extinct species of zebra with distinct markings. Here we discuss their history, extinction, and reintroduction to the wild.
The Giraffe Tongue – Nature’s Weirdest?
Learn about the giraffe's tongue, with facts and pics. A giraffe tongue is a wonderful piece of mother nature's engineering and a fascinating thing for many reasons.
10 Fascinating African Tribes
There are an estimated 3,000 African tribes spread across the continent? Here we take a look at 10 of the most fascinating tribes from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Turtle vs Tortoise: How To Tell The Difference
What exactly is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Whilst there are a handful of obvious distinctions, the turtle vs tortoise debate can be quite complicated.
Smartest Animals In The World
Ever wondered what the smartest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 most intelligent animals, along with examples of why each species makes the list.
Ape vs Monkey: What Are The Differences?
Can you tell the difference between an ape and a monkey? For much of history there was no ape vs monkey debate, and the terms were used interchangeably.
Baobab – The Upside Down Tree
The baobab is known as the upside down tree because of its peculiar shape. When it’s bare of leaves, its spreading, twisted branches look like roots spreading out into the air, as if the tree had been planted upside down.
Jaguar v Leopard, Which Is Which?
Whilst at a glance jaguars and leopards may seem similar to look at, they are in fact two very different big cats. The below guide lists the key differences between leopards and jaguars.
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
Why do zebras have stripes? The function of one of nature's most stunning and extraordinary patterns is still a mystery to science. Here we explore the various theories proposed, along with our rating of each.
10 Iconic African Monkeys To Spot On Safari
Spotting African monkeys can be a highlight of any safari, providing hours of fascination with their cheeky antics. See all 164 African monkey species listed, with photos of the 10 most iconic.
Why Are Flamingos Pink?
A flamingo’s colour is not hereditary, so why are flamingos pink? The short answer is how they process the caretonoids in their diet... but there's much more to discover.
Why Do Flamingos Stand On One Leg?
When resting, flamingos are often – but not always – seen standing on just one leg, with the other raised up into its feathers. We examine the theories as to why flamingos do this.
African vs Asian Elephant, Which Is Which?
Unless you know what you’re looking for, it can be easy to mistake an African for an Asian elephant. These 10 African vs Asian elephant differences will help you know what you're looking at.
Alligators v Crocodiles, Which Is Which?
Alligators v crocodiles - what's the difference? Whilst at first glance alligators and crocodiles may look similar, there are a number of key differences, and some easy ways to tell them apart.
Animals That Live The Longest
Ever wondered which are the animals that live the longest? Here we list the mammals, fish, reptiles and other invertebrates with the longest lives.
‘Battle at Kruger’: The Ultimate Game Drive Footage
‘Battle at Kruger’ is perhaps the most epic homemade safari video ever filmed. It’s also one of the most viewed, having raked up 83 million views on YouTube!
Hippo Milk – Is It Really Pink?
The subject of hippo milk – and the question of whether hippo’s milk is pink – is one that’s been of increasing interest online in recent years. Read our investigation, plus lots of hippos milk facts...