Ever been on an African safari to come across intriguing “signs” of the wild? And by “signs” I do not mean “spoor” or any physical characteristics associated with wildlife, but rather “signs” as in “signboards“; road signs, or funny billboards. I made a compilation of some of the most exquisite ...

Although primarily specialising in East African wildlife adventures such as Kenya and Tanzania safari tours, Ziara Safaris also appreciate that there is so much more to Africa than solely wildlife reserves. For this reason, we decided to write this guest blog for the brilliant AfricaFreak website! To this day, the ...

Scribd is a great website that allows you to view and search for a variety of different documents and books. I did a little research on “safari-related” terms and came up with a couple of resources that you may find helpful. I thought I’d share them with you… 1. Going ...

The name of this tour alone is enough to heighten anticipation and evoke images of wild creatures, sprawling landscapes and the drama of life and death in the rugged Tanzanian wilderness. This Tanzanian Great Safari Circuit should be relished, not rushed, and takes about two weeks to complete. By the ...

1. Game Drive A game drive safari is by far the most popular way of exploring the African bush. Game viewing is typically conducted early in the morning (6-8:30 AM) and late in the afternoon (4-6:30 PM) when animals are most active. Vehicle types range from open 4 x 4’s ...

Elephant Joke Just for fun! An animated jeweller called the police station to report a robbery. “You’ll never believe what happened, Sergeant. A truck backed up to my store, the doors opened. Out comes these burglars and they lead an elephant out of the truck. The elephant then breaks through ...

Going on a wildlife safari holiday can be an exciting, but expensive experience. However, by choosing to visit wildlife reserves with cheaper entrance fees, you can dramatically reduce costs (especially for those in large groups) and still see some awesome wildlife and have a great time! Kenya is not only ...

I have just compiled a new video on how you should go about planning your vacation to Zambia. The video includes two “must visit” websites you should consider. Enjoy! Michael Any Other “Zambia-Related” Travel Resources to Share? Please comment below in the comments section. Thank you!

What is Mt Kilimanjaro’s Height? Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the highest freestanding mountains in the world (ranked 4th) and the highest peak in Africa. It rises at 5895 m (19 340 feet) above sea level (Uhuru peak). What are some of the Major Characteristics about the Victoria Falls? While ...

Situated in East Africa, The Republic of Kenya is a beautiful country made up of breathtaking mountainous landscapes, white sandy beaches and thriving, incredible wildlife. It is no surprise that with natural wonders such as these hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to Kenya every year to take a glimpse ...