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Safari Giants Conservation Through Travel & Adventure

28/08/2026

Introducing Cataract Pools, the Zimbabwean answer to Zambia’s Devil’s Pool.

On the Zambezi, at the very edge of Victoria Falls, Cataract Island offers a brand-new way to experience one of Africa’s great natural wonders.

Here, a series of warm, clear natural pools lead right to the New Falls, including a natural infinity pool perched on the precipice, with the mighty Zambezi flowing over the edge just beyond.

And there’s something particularly fascinating about this place: the Falls are still evolving here. The Zambezi is slowly carving a new path through the rock, creating what will eventually become another gorge.

Wild. Exhilarating. And quite possibly one of the most extraordinary experiences at Victoria Falls.

Naturally, we had to experience it for ourselves. Stay tuned for more....

Finding the Serrurias in Simon's Town is like finding fairies in the forest....I last spotted this delightful little pom...
25/08/2026

Finding the Serrurias in Simon's Town is like finding fairies in the forest....

I last spotted this delightful little pom-pom back in 2021.
Serruria hirsuta, the Swartkops Spiderhead, is a tiny protea found naturally only on this one ridge above Simon’s Town.

Since then, a large section of the Swartkops ridge was swept by the devastating fire in 2023.
But fire is also part of the natural rhythm of fynbos, the unique, incredibly diverse & delicate flower & shrubland of South Africa’s Cape region. Serruria hirsuta is wonderfully adapted to it, regenerating from seeds protected underground.

So, three years later, what a joy to come across this incredibly beautiful little survivor flowering amongst the recovering fynbos. 💗

Nature really does know how to bounce back.

This World Photography Day, Dex, Safari Giants' co-founder and the eye behind many of the images you see here, tells the...
19/08/2026

This World Photography Day, Dex, Safari Giants' co-founder and the eye behind many of the images you see here, tells the story of this incredible photograph himself.

"Wildlife photography, for me, is rarely just about photographing an animal. It's about watching behaviour and anticipating the moment when something might happen.

I took this image in the South African Lowveld. An African Fish Eagle had settled on top of a dead tree near the water, apparently far too close to the nesting territory of a Blacksmith Lapwing, the bird many of us grew up calling a Blacksmith Plover.

The difference in size was extraordinary, but the lapwing wasn't remotely intimidated. It repeatedly dive-bombed the eagle, passing incredibly close to its head as it defended its nest. The fish eagle, meanwhile, sat there almost nonchalantly, looking increasingly irritated by the audacity of this much smaller bird.

I kept watching and waiting, knowing that the photograph I wanted wasn't simply the eagle on the perch. It was the moment when both birds came together in the frame, the huge predator and the tiny, fearless defender.

For me, that is what makes wildlife photography so rewarding: observation, anticipation, and being ready when a split second of behaviour tells the whole story."

It's this same patience, and not just a good lens, that shapes the safaris we build.

Image : Dex Kotze

Cape Town in winter…There’s something rather magical about it. Crisp blue-sky days, green vineyards, dramatic mountains ...
13/08/2026

Cape Town in winter…

There’s something rather magical about it.

Crisp blue-sky days, green vineyards, dramatic mountains and, at this time of year, fields of golden canola stretching across the Overberg.

One of our team members, Tania, spent some time on the road this weekend, exploring the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, and came back with a new discovery for us to add to the list of delightful lunch options: Kostelijk at Bona Dea.

Tucked into the valley, surrounded by vineyards, gardens and mountain views, it’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down, settle in and make a long lunch of it.

Add a winding country road, winter sunshine and those incredible yellow fields, and you have a pretty compelling reason to experience the Cape beyond the usual summer months.

Cape Town in winter? We’re rather fond of it. 🌿🌼

Last November, Annie had the most wonderful time exploring Uganda, and Murchison Falls National Park quickly became one ...
11/08/2026

Last November, Annie had the most wonderful time exploring Uganda, and Murchison Falls National Park quickly became one of the highlights of her trip.

There was something incredibly special about being so far off the beaten track, surrounded by endless stretches of savannah and the feeling of having this extraordinary wilderness almost entirely to yourself.

Annie particularly loved her time at the charming Papa’s Camp, where the warm, welcoming team made her feel right at home. During her stay, they took her across to see their exciting new project, Kulu Ora.

At the time, Kulu Ora was still very much a work in progress. Set on the banks of the Nile, Annie could already picture how magical it was going to be, and it’s been such a joy to see that vision become a reality.

Now that Kulu Ora is complete, we couldn’t be more excited to share it with our guests. We know they’ll love the beautiful setting, the wonderful hospitality and those unforgettable moments beside the Nile just as much as Annie did.

Some places simply stay with you. We have a feeling Kulu Ora will be one of them. 🤍🇺🇬

World Ranger Day 🌍Rangers do not always wear green uniforms.In Kenya’s Chyulu Hills, more than 230 Maasai Community Rang...
31/07/2026

World Ranger Day 🌍

Rangers do not always wear green uniforms.

In Kenya’s Chyulu Hills, more than 230 Maasai Community Rangers and Simba Scouts help protect the community-owned wildlife corridor between Amboseli and Tsavo. They monitor wildlife, track lions, prevent poaching and reduce human-wildlife conflict, helping keep Kuku Group Ranch free from elephant poaching for more than a decade.

Today, we honour these guardians of wildlife, wilderness and Maasai heritage.

Happy World Ranger Day.

Safari Travel

If you've been avoiding the Cape Winelands because you're "not a wine drinker"... here's a little secret... ...
28/07/2026

If you've been avoiding the Cape Winelands because you're "not a wine drinker"... here's a little secret...
Sometimes the most memorable part of the Cape winelands has nothing to do with the wine.
You can fall completely in love with places like Franschhoek without any consideration to what's in your glass.😉

This centuries-old & culturally rich town has mountain vistas that make you stop in your tracks. Historic Cape Dutch architecture.
World-class restaurants and charming bakeries. Contemporary art galleries.
Sculpture-filled gardens.
Peaceful walking trails.
Beautiful boutique shops.
And for motoring enthusiasts, the remarkable Franschhoek Motor Museum is worth the journey on its own.

The best vintage you'll find here isn't always in a bottle...

Did you know? 🐘Just like humans are left- or right-handed, elephants usually have a 'preferred' or 'master' tusk.Over th...
24/07/2026

Did you know? 🐘

Just like humans are left- or right-handed, elephants usually have a 'preferred' or 'master' tusk.

Over the years, they'll use that tusk more often for digging, stripping bark from trees, moving branches and tackling the toughest jobs, including fighting. As a result, it gradually becomes shorter, smoother and more worn than the other.

Researchers can often identify an elephant's dominant tusk simply by studying these subtle signs of wear, offering fascinating insights into the habits and behaviour of that individual.

Every elephant leaves its mark on the landscape. Sometimes, the landscape leaves its mark on the elephant too.

Image: Dex Kotze

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