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!
How To Take The Perfect Safari Photo
Photographing wildlife is always challenging, so we've put together our top tips on how to take a steady stream of great wildlife photos whilst on safari that capture the amazing sights that await...
What Are ‘The Shy Five’ Animals?
These five types of animals have been named 'the shy five' as sightings of them are so elusive. The shy five group is made up of meerkat, aardvark, porcupine, aardwolf and bat-eared fox.
Collective Nouns For Animals Of Africa
Whilst some collective nouns for animals are general and can be used for any subject - swarm, herd, etc. - many other collective animal nouns are specific to a single animal. Like a tower of giraffes!
Africa’s 50 Largest National Parks
Africa doesn't boast the first or the largest national parks in the world, but it can lay claim to a selection of unparalleled national parks - several of which dwarf many European countries in size...
What To Wear On Safari
The type of clothing to take on a safari holiday will depend on a number of things, including the destination, time of year and what type of safari you’re going on. However, there are some fundamental...
5 Epic Safari Encounters Caught On Film
Get a taste of the safari experience and soak up the atmosphere of a game drive without leaving your living room, these five excellent YouTube videos of safari wildlife encounters will leave you astounded.
African Safari On A Budget: 11 Tips For Taking An Affordable Safari
It’s actually something of a myth that African safaris are always very expensive. They certainly can be, but thankfully there are a number of tactics you can use to ensure your safari doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Africa’s Best Luxury Safari Lodges
There is no shortage of luxury safari lodges on offer across Africa, so we've asked travel bloggers from around the world to help us out, and nominate their top lodge.
What Are ‘The Little Five’ Animals?
If you've been on safari you may have heard of - or seen - Africa's big five animals of buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino. However, the little five animals of Africa are a far bigger challenge to spot!
The Best Safaris In The World!
The chance to see some of the world’s most endangered, spectacular wildlife up close, set against a stunning backdrop, sleeping under the stars, and discovering nature with local tribes who have lived with...
Best Safaris Outside Africa
Most people think of safaris and big five spotting in Africa comes to mind, but there are countless other equally fascinating safari experiences available for nature buffs outside the traditional safari...
Safari Islands: Africa’s Top Island Safaris
Going on safari is exciting enough, but did you know that there are a few idyllic spots in Africa where you can actually take an "island safari"? We've researched the entire continent to come up with the...
Wildlife Spotting: 7 Tips For Better Wildlife Spotting
Going on safari is all about wildlife spotting, so a little preparation and research to help you see more is a worthwhile investment - whether you're searching for the big five, or even more elusive little five...
What To Take On Safari
The golden rule of packing for any trip is that less is more. However, when going on safari there are certain things that you shouldn’t be without. So, in no particular order, here’s our list of the top 10 things...
8 Tips to research & choose the right safari company
Even as an independent traveler there are times when you have to go on an organized tour, and going on safari tends to be one of those times. Picking the right safari company is perhaps the most...
Safari Etiquette: The Rules Of Safari
Safaris are pretty accessible these days, and nowhere near as stuffy as they once were. However, there are still a number of unwritten (and written) safari rules that should be observed to ensure you’re...
What Are ‘The Big Five’ Animals?
These five types of animals were named 'the big five' by hunters in Africa, considered the most difficult and dangerous beasts to kill whilst hunting on foot: Buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhino.
Top 10 Animals To Spot On Safari
Wherever you look on a safari you have the potential to be amazed at the wonders which surround you. Whilst all animals are special to see in the wild, this list highlights the top ten creatures to spy on safari.
Best Beaches in Zanzibar
Famous for its pristine floury white sands, soft ripples of green water and palm-fringed shoreline, when it comes to beaches Zanzibar does it best. Year-round you can expect warm welcoming...
Safari Season: When’s The Best Time For Safari?
East and Southern Africa are the best areas for traditional safaris. As the two regions have differing wet and dry seasons you can essentially enjoy safari season at any time of the year, so long as...
How To Take The Perfect Safari Photo
Photographing wildlife is always challenging, so we've put together our top tips on how to take a steady stream of great wildlife photos whilst on safari that capture the amazing sights that await...
What Are ‘The Shy Five’ Animals?
These five types of animals have been named 'the shy five' as sightings of them are so elusive. The shy five group is made up of meerkat, aardvark, porcupine, aardwolf and bat-eared fox.
Collective Nouns For Animals Of Africa
Whilst some collective nouns for animals are general and can be used for any subject - swarm, herd, etc. - many other collective animal nouns are specific to a single animal. Like a tower of giraffes!
Africa’s 50 Largest National Parks
Africa doesn't boast the first or the largest national parks in the world, but it can lay claim to a selection of unparalleled national parks - several of which dwarf many European countries in size...
What To Wear On Safari
The type of clothing to take on a safari holiday will depend on a number of things, including the destination, time of year and what type of safari you’re going on. However, there are some fundamental...
5 Epic Safari Encounters Caught On Film
Get a taste of the safari experience and soak up the atmosphere of a game drive without leaving your living room, these five excellent YouTube videos of safari wildlife encounters will leave you astounded.
African Safari On A Budget: 11 Tips For Taking An Affordable Safari
It’s actually something of a myth that African safaris are always very expensive. They certainly can be, but thankfully there are a number of tactics you can use to ensure your safari doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Africa’s Best Luxury Safari Lodges
There is no shortage of luxury safari lodges on offer across Africa, so we've asked travel bloggers from around the world to help us out, and nominate their top lodge.
What Are ‘The Little Five’ Animals?
If you've been on safari you may have heard of - or seen - Africa's big five animals of buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino. However, the little five animals of Africa are a far bigger challenge to spot!
The Best Safaris In The World!
The chance to see some of the world’s most endangered, spectacular wildlife up close, set against a stunning backdrop, sleeping under the stars, and discovering nature with local tribes who have lived with...
Best Safaris Outside Africa
Most people think of safaris and big five spotting in Africa comes to mind, but there are countless other equally fascinating safari experiences available for nature buffs outside the traditional safari...
Safari Islands: Africa’s Top Island Safaris
Going on safari is exciting enough, but did you know that there are a few idyllic spots in Africa where you can actually take an "island safari"? We've researched the entire continent to come up with the...
Wildlife Spotting: 7 Tips For Better Wildlife Spotting
Going on safari is all about wildlife spotting, so a little preparation and research to help you see more is a worthwhile investment - whether you're searching for the big five, or even more elusive little five...
What To Take On Safari
The golden rule of packing for any trip is that less is more. However, when going on safari there are certain things that you shouldn’t be without. So, in no particular order, here’s our list of the top 10 things...
8 Tips to research & choose the right safari company
Even as an independent traveler there are times when you have to go on an organized tour, and going on safari tends to be one of those times. Picking the right safari company is perhaps the most...
Safari Etiquette: The Rules Of Safari
Safaris are pretty accessible these days, and nowhere near as stuffy as they once were. However, there are still a number of unwritten (and written) safari rules that should be observed to ensure you’re...
What Are ‘The Big Five’ Animals?
These five types of animals were named 'the big five' by hunters in Africa, considered the most difficult and dangerous beasts to kill whilst hunting on foot: Buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhino.
Top 10 Animals To Spot On Safari
Wherever you look on a safari you have the potential to be amazed at the wonders which surround you. Whilst all animals are special to see in the wild, this list highlights the top ten creatures to spy on safari.
Best Beaches in Zanzibar
Famous for its pristine floury white sands, soft ripples of green water and palm-fringed shoreline, when it comes to beaches Zanzibar does it best. Year-round you can expect warm welcoming...