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When a Kenya Safari is More Than a Safari

It’s difficult to imagine why such a large and powerful animal would be so skittish. With a modest charge, a white or black rhino could seemingly bulldoze...

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Botswana Cat Nip: Almost Us, but Rather a Cup

I learned on my recent Secluded Botswana Safari that, since the Botswana government has outlawed hunting, most animals, particularly predators, are quite used...

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Painted Wolf? African Wild Dogs in Botswana

Months after my trip to Botswana, I’m still scrolling through photos and reminiscing about what a magical trip it was. A treat to explore (for the first time...

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Watch as This Baby Elephant Take Its First Steps

The chance to see a newborn animal take its first steps in the wild is a rare and remarkable privilege, especially when the newborn happens to be an elephant...

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The Safarist Monthly Trivia Contest: March, 2015

Welcome to The Safarist's monthly trivia contest! Each month we'll be featuring a new quiz with trivia about the latest articles on The Safarist. Answer all...

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Safari Guides Weigh in on the Viral Video of Lion Opening a Car Door

A few weeks ago we shared a video of a lion casually opening the door of a car in a safari park in South Africa. The footage made international news and...

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Top 5 Safari Specials for 2015 — Save up to $2,500 on Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and More!

We've compiled some of the best safari deals for 2015 right here in one beautifully-wrapped little package. It's not too late to escape the winter or plan a...

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The Serengeti Migration Is Off to a Record Early Start

The Great Serengeti Migration may be off to a record early start, according to an an article published on Telegraph.co.uk on March 20th. Last week, hundreds...

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Black-Maned Lion Drama in the Kalahari!

The life of a male lion is seldom easy. At around the age of two or three, if he is lucky enough to survive that long, he is kicked out of his maternal pride...

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Book 3 Nights at Marataba Safari or Trails Lodge and Get 2 Nights Free in Cape Town!

Want to experience one of Southern Africa's best kept safari secrets and get a free stay at one of Cape Town's most stylish accommodations? Right now, when...

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Photo of the Day: An Irresistible Force Meets an Immovable Object

You are lucky, to say the least, if you happen to catch a brief glimpse of a pangolin while on safari. Even professional safari guides often lament the fact...

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Can South Africa Save Its Rhinos by Selling Them?

Drastic times calls for drastic measures, as the old adage goes. And these are certainly drastic times for South Africa's rhinos. The country, which is home...

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Five Fun Ways to Spend a Day in Nairobi

Many safari-goers find themselves in Nairobi for a day or two before or after their adventure. Though there is plenty to see and do in East Africa's largest...

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Photo of the Day: A Carmine Bee Eater Doing What It Does Best

My friend Dr. Amanda Stronza recently took this fantastic image of a Carmine bee eater in action and was kind enough to share the story behind it with us: "We...

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Join National Geographic Filmmakers at Naboisho Camp…and Get Your Third Night Free!

Wildlife documentarians Bob and Gina Pool will be staying at Kenya's Naboisho Camp for three months, beginning in early February, and you're invited to join...

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Family Gets a Lion-Sized Surprise of a Lifetime in South Africa

You may have already seen this video of a lion in South Africa casually opening a car door, much to the surprise and horror of the family inside. It has...

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Photo of the Day: A Tortoise Licking Leopard

Leopards are notoriously opportunistic feeders, a trait that has made them the most successful big cat species in the world. In fact, in South Africa's Sabi...

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Photo of the Day: Asleep Beneath the Kalahari Skies

As you might imagine, few places can rival Botswana's Kalahari Desert when it comes to spectacular stargazing. Because there is almost no light pollution in...