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
Read moreDar 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 more“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 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 moreSerengeti 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 moreCongratulations 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 moreThere’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 more2 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 more“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 moreThe 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 moreThe 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 moreIt 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 moreOur favourite photos of #lions #leopards #cheetahs from recent safaris https://www.wildlifephotographyafrica.com/galleries/a-collection-of-cats/
Read moreThere’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 moreWe’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 moreTanzania’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 moreSome 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 moreThe 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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