At the heart of the Asiatic jungles resides Panthera tigris, the world’s largest ‘big cat’. The walking embodiment of India’s heart, spirit and soul. No matter which ecosystem you find Asia’s tigers in, they are the dominant species. Their roar resounds for miles when they …
Sabi Sands Game Reserve vs Kruger National Park – How to Choose Between Them
Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa are both special places for wildlife watching. So how do you choose between them? Leon Marais, an experienced wildlife photographer and safari guide with Lawson’s Birding, Wildlife and Custom Tours, loves them both for …
How to Get the Best From a Kruger National Park Safari or Birding Tour
Kruger National Park in South Africa is possibly the world’s most famous safari and birding tour destination. Leon Marais, a wildlife photographer and safari guide with Lawson’s Birding, Wildlife and Custom Tours, knows the park well and offers his expert tips on getting the most …
Rwanda Wildlife: 6 Must See Species
Rwanda is known as the Land of a Thousand Hills. With three national parks and several forest reserves, it is an amazing landscape rich with mountains, lakes and savannahs. Although landlocked, this small nation – just over the size of Wales – has a very …
Family Wildlife Holidays: 6 Great Adventures
If you could plan the perfect family holiday, what would it be? Would you and your kids want adventure, unique experiences, and the chance to encounter wildlife in its own habitat? If this sounds like just the thing for your family, a wildlife holiday could …
A Guide to Namibia Safari Tours & the Best Places to Visit in Etosha National Park
For more than 20 years Kathryn Haylett, Founder of Your Safari, has been organising tailor-made Namibia safari tours. These include self-drive, large and small group guided, and specialist photographic tours. Here she advises on what can be seen on a safari tour of Namibia and …
The Joys of a Family Experience in the Wild
Wildlife Safari with Lawson’s With a car full of excited children, accompanying baggage and parents, great anticipation filled the air as we were finally heading to the airport for our trip to South Africa. Travelling with 4 children on a family wildlife holiday in South …
Kruger National Park Safari: Part 1
Kruger National Park Safari During May this year we were most pleased to once again host Kevin Folland and his South Australian Zoo Volunteers’ group on their 5th Africa safari for years, this time with a total of 18 participants in the herd. As usual …
A Big Cat Safari Experience – 31 Lions Spotted
We have a saying in the safari guide community – if we can’t show our guests a prominent species such as Cheetah or Wild Dog, the quip is that we have left it for next time. Keen folks will take up that offer and come …
Sabi Sand Game Reserve Safari: Part 2
Sabi Sand Game Reserve Safari Our second destination was Idube in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, a private game reserve in South Africa made up of various land-owners bordering the Kruger National Park. This is one of the leading private game reserves in South Africa, …