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 6 Best Destinations For Fly-In Safaris
With amazing landscape and wildlife vistas, fly-in safaris are a very unique vacation choice. Discover Africa's best destinations for fly-in safaris.
Safari Suits – Everything You Need To Know
A safari suit will help protect you against any potential challenges during a trip to the African savanna. You can easily pair a safari jacket with dedicated shorts and trousers as a shortcut.
Most Venomous Snakes In The World
Interested in finding out about the most venomous snakes in the world? According to the World Health Organisation, there are more than 600 species of venomous snakes on Earth, but only around 200 do any real damage to humans.
Parrots of Africa
Parrots are a bird family (Psittaciformes) made up of around 390 species, most of which - including all six species of parrots of Africa - are tropical or sub-tropical.
Birds of Africa
Birds of Africa are amongst the most varied, numerous, and colourful of anywhere in the world. The continent is home to over 2,300 documented bird species, 67% of which are endemic to the continent.
The Strongest Animals In The World
Ever wondered what the strongest animals in the world are? See the 15 strongest animals by pure strength, strength relative to size & bite strength.
Best Places For The Big 5 In South Africa
Looking for where to see the big five in South Africa? Then read on, where we've asked travel experts and bloggers from around the world to share their tips on the best places in South Africa to spot the big five animals.
Spoor Meaning: What Exactly Is A Spoor?
When you’re on a game drive or talking to a safari guide you may hear them use the word ‘spoor’… but what exactly does spoor mean?
Discover The 10 Highest Mountains In Africa
Interested in the highest mountains in Africa? It’s a well-known fact that Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa… but what about Africa's other large mountains?
Which Country Has The Most National Parks?
Which country has the most national parks? Great question, and one that - on the face of it at least - is pretty simple to answer. The country with the most national parks is...
The Heaviest Animals In The World
Most school kids will be able to tell you that the heaviest animal in the world is a blue whale... but what about the second heaviest animal in the world? Or the world's heaviest bird?
Game Drive Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Read our ultimate guide to safari game drives, along with tips for getting the most out of your game drive, and some ideas of essential items to take with you.
Biggest Animals In The World
Animals come in all shapes and sizes. In this article, we present the biggest animals by type - overall, land (weight), land (height), fish, snake, reptile, rodent and many more. Discover 21 of the biggest animals on the planet!
Fastest Snakes In The World
Read an overview of the fastest snakes in the world in two categories: the fastest snakes on the ground and the fastest striking snakes.
Inspirational Instragram Safari Captions
Looking for Instagram safari captions? Here's our choice of the very best safari captions we've seen from influencers, travellers and photographers on Instagram.
30 Inspirational Safari Quotes
Looking for safari quotes? Here's our choice of the very best quotes about safari from naturalists, authors, film stars, and more made over the years.
African Animal Baby Names
Want to impress whilst on safari by knowing your animal baby names? Then here's a useful list to check out before you go, cataloging the names of any baby animals
Most Epic African Rivers For Wildlife
Without its rivers, Africa would be a barren wasteland, unable to support the incredible variety of wildlife that bring visitors from around the world to enjoy wildlife safaris.
Endangered Animals In Africa
There are over 1,100 species of mammals and 2,600 species of birds in Africa. A number of these species are now at risk of extinction, primarily due to human activities such as poaching and habitat destruction.
Cheetah vs Leopard, Which Is Which?
Whilst at a glance cheetahs and leopards may seem similar to look at, they are in fact two very different cats. The below guide lists the key differences between leopards and cheetahs,
The 6 Best Destinations For Fly-In Safaris
With amazing landscape and wildlife vistas, fly-in safaris are a very unique vacation choice. Discover Africa's best destinations for fly-in safaris.
Safari Suits – Everything You Need To Know
A safari suit will help protect you against any potential challenges during a trip to the African savanna. You can easily pair a safari jacket with dedicated shorts and trousers as a shortcut.
Most Venomous Snakes In The World
Interested in finding out about the most venomous snakes in the world? According to the World Health Organisation, there are more than 600 species of venomous snakes on Earth, but only around 200 do any real damage to humans.
Parrots of Africa
Parrots are a bird family (Psittaciformes) made up of around 390 species, most of which - including all six species of parrots of Africa - are tropical or sub-tropical.
Birds of Africa
Birds of Africa are amongst the most varied, numerous, and colourful of anywhere in the world. The continent is home to over 2,300 documented bird species, 67% of which are endemic to the continent.
The Strongest Animals In The World
Ever wondered what the strongest animals in the world are? See the 15 strongest animals by pure strength, strength relative to size & bite strength.
Best Places For The Big 5 In South Africa
Looking for where to see the big five in South Africa? Then read on, where we've asked travel experts and bloggers from around the world to share their tips on the best places in South Africa to spot the big five animals.
Spoor Meaning: What Exactly Is A Spoor?
When you’re on a game drive or talking to a safari guide you may hear them use the word ‘spoor’… but what exactly does spoor mean?
Discover The 10 Highest Mountains In Africa
Interested in the highest mountains in Africa? It’s a well-known fact that Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa… but what about Africa's other large mountains?
Which Country Has The Most National Parks?
Which country has the most national parks? Great question, and one that - on the face of it at least - is pretty simple to answer. The country with the most national parks is...
The Heaviest Animals In The World
Most school kids will be able to tell you that the heaviest animal in the world is a blue whale... but what about the second heaviest animal in the world? Or the world's heaviest bird?
Game Drive Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Read our ultimate guide to safari game drives, along with tips for getting the most out of your game drive, and some ideas of essential items to take with you.
Biggest Animals In The World
Animals come in all shapes and sizes. In this article, we present the biggest animals by type - overall, land (weight), land (height), fish, snake, reptile, rodent and many more. Discover 21 of the biggest animals on the planet!
Fastest Snakes In The World
Read an overview of the fastest snakes in the world in two categories: the fastest snakes on the ground and the fastest striking snakes.
Inspirational Instragram Safari Captions
Looking for Instagram safari captions? Here's our choice of the very best safari captions we've seen from influencers, travellers and photographers on Instagram.
30 Inspirational Safari Quotes
Looking for safari quotes? Here's our choice of the very best quotes about safari from naturalists, authors, film stars, and more made over the years.
African Animal Baby Names
Want to impress whilst on safari by knowing your animal baby names? Then here's a useful list to check out before you go, cataloging the names of any baby animals
Most Epic African Rivers For Wildlife
Without its rivers, Africa would be a barren wasteland, unable to support the incredible variety of wildlife that bring visitors from around the world to enjoy wildlife safaris.
Endangered Animals In Africa
There are over 1,100 species of mammals and 2,600 species of birds in Africa. A number of these species are now at risk of extinction, primarily due to human activities such as poaching and habitat destruction.