African Hawk-Eagle Aquila fasciatus White unspotted thighs. In flight the underwing is primarily white, and the upperwing is dark brown with characteristic white panels at the base of the primaries. Female larger than male and more heavily streaked in front. Juvenile has the underwing coverts an...

African Fish-Eagle   Only one word: MAJESTIC! Undoubtedly Africa’s most striking symbol, and Zambia’s national emblem. The fish-eagle is unmistakable with its white head and breast, chestnut belly and forewings, black under-wings and white tail. Sex alike but female is generally larg...

Pelican Overview   Species: Great White Pelican; Pelecanus onocrotalus. Particularities: Very large white bird with pinkish flush in the breeding season. Pink orbital skin, pink and yellow bill, and yellow pouch. Larger than Pink-backed Pelican. Juvenile: Dark brown, whitens over time (with age). ...

Travel Suggestions for Bird Enthusiasts & Safari Seekers! Read part 1 first if you haven’t already!   Day 6: Full day inside Kafue National Park. Birding safari and river cruise included in the program. Game drives and walking safaris are also a possibility. Fancy a rejuvenating hot spri...

Travel Suggestions for Bird Enthusiasts & Safari Seekers! Part 2 here! Zambia has it all: incredible wildlife, dazzling scenery, and is home to some of the most notorious holiday destinations in the entire world! From the unique and splendid Victoria Falls, to a few of the finest safari holiday...

Remember my previous post: Swimming with dolphins at Kizimkazi? Well this time, I’ve decided to let you discover another great African destination: Boulders Beach, near Cape Town. The protagonists of today’s story are not dolphins nevertheless. Rather, they are very pretty little creatu...