Category: African Safari 2025

Someone asked why lions let the jeeps get so close. Fair question—especially if you remember the time one flopped down in the shade of our jeep like it was a poolside cabana. The short answer? They’re used to the jeeps and don’t see them as a threat. The longer answer? To animals, a jeep isn’t... Continue reading →

Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—and during peak flow (February to May), it becomes the widest curtain of falling water on Earth. Victoria Falls sits on the Zambezi River, which forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Scottish explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, documented the falls in 1855, becoming... Continue reading →

We set out on our final morning game drive with one goal in mind: wild dogs. They usually hunt at dawn and dusk, so we were hoping to catch them in action before the day heated up. The term “wild dog” carries a negative stigma for many people. Because these unique predators are highly endangered,... Continue reading →

After watching the lions’ all-you-can-eat buffet on Sunday evening, we retreated to our tent for the night. And yes, it was an actual tent—not some glamping fantasy like we’d been in before. We’re talking canvas walls, canvas floor, and a zippered door that probably wouldn’t stop a determined squirrel, let alone a lion. It sat... Continue reading →

The Okavango Delta, located in northern Botswana, is one of the world’s largest inland deltas. Unlike most river deltas, it doesn’t flow into the sea—instead, the Okavango River fans out into the Kalahari Desert, creating a lush, seasonally flooded oasis teeming with wildlife. We arrived in the Okavango Delta just before noon on Sunday—perfect timing... Continue reading →

In show business, I believe this is called a tease. We haven’t even been in the Okavango Delta for 24 hours, and already it’s showing off. If you like lions—and I mean really like lions—you’re going to enjoy what’s coming. Think of this as the trailer before the feature presentation. Here’s a sneak peek to... Continue reading →

Thursday, we crossed into the fourth country of our African journey: Botswana. We’re staying at Xhabe Safari Lodge. The accommodations are crude—mahogany decks, swimming pool, and views over the Chobe River—but I suppose we’ll find a way to endure it. Chobe National Park is famous for its hefty herds of elephants, striped zebras, lanky giraffes,... Continue reading →

The hippopotamus is one of Africa’s most iconic animals—equal parts adorable and terrifying. It may look like a slow-moving, chubby water cow, but don’t let the dad-bod fool you. Hippos are actually one of the most dangerous creatures on the continent, responsible for more human deaths annually than lions or crocodiles. By night, they graze... Continue reading →

On Monday morning, we were up bright and early, ready to hit the road to Livingstone, Zambia—just across the border from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. We flew directly from Livingstone to Kafue National Park, landing on what can only be described as a glorified dirt strip. Before our planes could touch down, the jeep drivers had... Continue reading →

On Sunday, we were fortunate to visit a homestead near Hwange National Park. In rural Zimbabwe, a homestead is the central living area shared by an extended family. Several homesteads together form a village, creating a close-knit community structure. The homesteads share a 10-acre plot of land, where families cultivate fruit trees, vegetables, and grain... Continue reading →