Just when ecologists worldwide had cracked all wildlife theories a new discovery has emerged in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area where a sighting of a strangely coloured buffalo is causing a lot of excitement. Click here to read the story in Tanzania’s Daily News
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Crossing the Ruvumu
Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, via Mozambique. That was the plan. After a short visit to Tanzania’s beguiling Selous National Park, Pat, Alex and I would drive the length of Mozambique and take a look at Gorongoza National Park. Before the civil war, Gorongoza had been one of the premier game reserves in southern Africa, but the war had left[…]
Read moreKenyan poachers make a killing in ivory
“Right now the demand for ivory is very high. When that happens, the price rises and suppliers go into over-drive,” says Paul Mbugua, spokesman for the state-run Kenya Wildlife Services. “While there is demand for ivory, nothing will stop these poachers.” In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), teams of poachers hunt from helicopters, packing serious firepower – rocket-propelled grenades[…]
Read moreThe Best Beers in Africa
The Best Beers in Africa You know the feeling; you’re sitting in the bar after a long hot day of game viewing; you’re gasping for an ice cold beer but you don’t recognise any of the beers the barman offers you. We know how distressing a situation like this can be – you just don’t need to be faced with[…]
Read moreThis really sucks!
Serengeti killer highway back on the agenda Words like ‘deception’ but also the undiplomatic word ‘lies’ were used in comments sent to this correspondent when news emerged that the Tanzanian government, in the face of past protests and boycott threats, and in neglect of more viable alternative routes, seems to have gone back to their much disputed position of building a[…]
Read moreTanzania – Best Safari Destination in Africa
Congratulations Tanzania! A 2 year study by online company ‘safaribookings.com’, taking in views and reviews from more than 1,000 safari travellers has just voted Tanzania the No.1 safari destination in Africa. Click here to read the story in Tanzania’s Daily News.
Read moreTarangire River Camp – Great Location, Great Hospitality, Great Game Viewing
There’s always a great sense of anticipation when I go back to a game park that I love. It’s partly to do with all the photos that I have already got planned; knowing exactly which corners of the park I want to visit and the shots I’m hoping to get. But it is also about renewing my acquaintance with some[…]
Read moreMigration Update
2 months ago, all indicators pointed at the annual wildebeest migration running behind schedule this year. But now things are turning out quite differently. By the beginning of June some of the front runners were crossing the Grumeti River and heading towards Seronera before quickly moving further north into Ikoma. Herds of wildebeest were already massing on the central plains[…]
Read moreTanzania minister says poachers are well connected
“Poaching is depleting our valuable natural resources, especially elephants and rhinos in our game reserves and national parks. Very unfortunately, this business involves rich people who have formed a very sophisticated network,” These chilling words come from Tanzania’s minister for Tourism and Natural Resources, Ambassador Khamis Kagasheki, speaking at a workshop organised by Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa) workshop in Iringa.[…]
Read moreWildebeest Migration update
The migration north is gathering momentum. This week the herds are spread out across central Serengeti and just moving into northern Serengeti. Wildebeest can be found all the way from southern Seronera up as far as Ikoma in the north. This means the migration is further advanced than usual for this time of year and likely to begin crossing the Mara river[…]
Read more#PHOTO TIP – Taking Photos on a Wildlife Safari 5 – Perspective
The majority of photographs taken in game parks are – naturally enough, taken from game vehicles. With larger mammals, like elephants, this is not a problem as you are at an ideal height to photograph them, but with smaller animals, and especially with cats that are lying around on the ground, you will frequently find yourself looking down on them.[…]
Read more#PHOTO TIP – Taking photos on a wildlife safari 2 – An understanding of animal behaviour.
It is something that cannot be over stressed. If you know a bit about the animals you are trying to photograph you can significantly improve your chances of getting great photographs. It’s not just knowing where to look but also what to expect. Often their movements or attitude will give clues as to what they are going to do next.[…]
Read moreA collection of cats
Our favourite photos of #lions #leopards #cheetahs from recent safaris https://www.wildlifephotographyafrica.com/galleries/a-collection-of-cats/
Read moreYou just can’t beat an authentic tented safari
There’s something special about a mobile tented camp. It’s much nicer (sooo much nicer) to come home to than a boring old lodge. This is the real safari experience. Instead of a lobby with souvenir shops we are in the wild, surrounded by the flora and fauna of the African bush. At night we hear the lions roar and the[…]
Read moreIt’s all about the photographs, honest. But..
We’ve been getting a few comments recently about the number of posts on our blog highlighting the issue of poaching and what you’re asking is ‘are we getting a bit too hung up on the subject?’ I don’t think so. No way. From a purely selfish viewpoint, our business is photographic safaris, for this we need animals to photograph. But[…]
Read moreTanzanian elephants could be extinct within 7 years
Tanzania’s jumbo elephant population could be wiped out in seven years if poaching continues at current rates, chairman of the parliamentary committee on land, environment and natural resources James Lembeli told the National Assembly on Tuesday. Click here to read the full article from Sabahi online
Read moreState out to combat poaching
Some good news from Tanzania, sort of, although isn’t this what they have said they were doing all along. Maybe the penny has finally dropped. Click here for Tanzania Daily news article
Read moreRanger corruption ‘impeding global fight against poaching’
The battle against poaching is being made even harder by corruption amongst those employed to fight it as this article from the UK’s Guardian newspaper explains. Click here to read the full article
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