Only in Africa

Food of Africa is known as being delicious, hearty food. Each country has their own specialties which are unique to their culture and which are thoroughly enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. One thing is for certain when travelling Africa:…

When travelling through foreign lands, you’re bound to experience language barriers which of course make it challenging to communicate and interact with the local people. Communicating with locals is important if you are genuinely wanting to learn more about the…

I blame my fear of the bush on growing up in a quiet suburban town where only squirrel’s and doves disturb the tranquillity. It’s not that I am afraid of animals, I’m just not used to them being in my…

Paul Templer After serving in the British Army for years and travelling the globe in pursuit of adventure and excitement, Paul Templer decided to make his native Zimbabwe his permanent home, where he became a river guide. When he was…

These cute little animals are native to Africa and are part of the family Galagidae. Galagos are nocturnal creatures with big bulbous eyes and cry like a baby (hence their nickname) when they are distressed or to heed off danger.…

These elephant shrew are native to Africa and are closely related to elephants. They can be found almost anywhere, from the Namib desert to dense forests in Africa. Elephant shrews are small, and look like rodents with elongated snouts (like elephants)…

The aardvark is unique to sub-saharan Africa and is the only living species of the Afrotherian mammals, as the rest are extinct. Fossils from the aardvark date back to 5 million years ago and have been found in Europe and…

A potjie is fantastic for any safari you go on, it is a very social occasion with everyone helping out with the preparation of the meat and vegetables and then sitting around the fire as it bubbles away. This is…