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Address: Kommetjie, ZA
Telephone: +27833093499

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27/10/2026

ZAMBIA | The origins of the walking safari

Long before walking safaris became a sought-after African adventure, Norman Carr was changing the way people experienced the wild.

In 1950, he worked alongside the K***a people to establish a game reserve in the South Luangwa Valley, opening a camp where visitors came to observe and photograph wildlife rather than hunt it. Crucially, the model recognised that local communities should benefit from protecting the wilderness on their doorstep.

That pioneering approach helped shape modern conservation tourism and established Zambia as the home of the walking safari.

Today, South Luangwa is still a place best explored at nature’s pace. Follow a leopard’s tracks in the sand, watch oxpeckers at work on a giraffe, or encounter the distinctive Thornicroft’s giraffe, found naturally only in the Luangwa Valley.

Here, the story of safari is about more than what you see. It’s also about how the experience began, and the legacy it continues to leave behind.

15/10/2026

Etosha, beyond the salt pans.

Most safari-goers know Etosha for its vast white pan, open plains and wildlife gathering around waterholes. But on its western boundary, the landscape changes. Rocky mountains, dry riverbeds and natural springs mark a less-explored part of Namibia, where wildlife moves through a much bigger landscape than the national park alone.

Opening in June 2027, Wilderness Wilderness Etosha will bring just eight suites to the Hobatere Concession, with private-concession game drives, guided walks and a hide overlooking a waterhole.

What makes this setting particularly interesting is its place within the Etosha–Skeleton Coast conservation corridor, which links Etosha National Park with communal conservancies and protected areas further west. For wildlife such as Namibia’s desert-adapted elephants, these routes are essential. Research indicates that Kunene’s elephants spend only a small proportion of their time inside formal national parks, relying on the wider landscape to move between resources.

There is a bigger story here than the wildlife we might encounter on a game drive. It is about how animals survive in an arid environment, how they move across the land, and why the spaces between protected areas matter just as much as the parks themselves.

A new perspective on a familiar name, and an interesting addition to Namibia’s wild north-west.

Wilderness Etosha | Opening June 2027

Images courtesy of Wilderness Safaries and Ethosha National Park

13/10/2026

A little glimpse of safari life, sent to us by a client while taking a breather between game drives in the Serengeti.

His message alongside the photo:
"Does this answer your question! LOL. We’re in between game drives. Having a wonderful time. Honestly, I could not properly describe what a great job the &Beyond team does for their guests. Just amazing!”
andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas
andBeyond Klein's Camp

And the kind words continued after his return:

“I only wish there was an option to give 6 stars!!
I’ve been going to Africa since 1993. Safari Giants puts the experience at an entirely different level than what most people associate with the Africa experience. Thank you so much!”

Coming from someone who has been travelling to Africa for more than three decades, that kind of feedback is particularly special.

Thank you, Dan, I will for trusting Safari Giants with your African adventures again. ❤️

09/10/2026

A remarkable story about a small bird making an extraordinary journey from Alaska to New Zealand recently caught our attention. It sounded almost too extraordinary to be true.
Naturally, we went looking for the facts.

The bird is the bar-tailed godwit, or Limosa lapponica, and the journey is very real. One remarkable bird, known as E7, flew approximately 11,680 kilometers non-stop from Alaska to New Zealand in 2007, taking just over eight days to complete the journey.

Every September, these flocks of bar tailed godwits take off from various points in Alaska to escape the freeze. Before taking off from any of these southwestern mudflats, the birds spend weeks binging on clams and marine worms to double their body weight, effectively transforming themselves into long-distance flyers before heading out over the Aleutian Islands and across the open ocean.

No stopping to feed. No place to rest. Just an extraordinary feat of endurance, guided by instincts and navigational abilities we are still working to understand.

But the more we read, the more we realised that the story is about more than an incredible flight. These birds depend on a chain of vital coastal wetlands along their migration routes. As those habitats change or disappear, so too does the delicate connection that makes their journeys possible.

It’s a reminder that the natural world still has the capacity to surprise us, and that understanding these remarkable journeys is part of protecting them.

This Saturday, 10 October, is World Migratory Bird Day.

A good moment to look a little closer at the journeys taking place around us, often without our ever noticing.

Images: Mark Lindbergh, Wayne Butterworth, Daniel Ruthrauff

07/10/2026

SPRING IN FRANSCHHOEK & A FRESH LOOK AT LEEU HOUSE

There is something particularly lovely about the Cape Winelands in Spring.

The winter rains have brought the vineyards and gardens back to life, the days are warming, and Franschhoek settles into that sweet spot between the cooler months and the busy summer season.

And at Leeu Collection Leeu House, there has been a little spring sprucing of its own.

The intimate 12-room-and-suite retreat has had a refresh, with wooden floors now running throughout the rooms, complemented by pockets of print and colour; a subtle update that keeps the understated elegance for which Leeu House is known.
Set quietly in the heart of the village, with secluded gardens, a sparkling pool and terrace, Leeu House is perfectly placed for exploring the Winelands. From exceptional w**e estates and restaurants to galleries, speciality shops and mountain landscapes, there is plenty to remind us why Franschhoek is so distinctive.

For us, spring is one of the loveliest times to experience Cape Town and the Winelands. Longer days, fresh green landscapes, beautiful light and that first real feeling of summer in the air.

Leeu House · Franschhoek · Cape Winelands
Images courtesy of Leeu Collection

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01/10/2026

This weekend, Hermanus celebrates its 35th Whale Festival, a three-day celebration of the ocean, conservation and the extraordinary marine life that returns to this coastline each year.

Each year, Southern Right whales return to the sheltered waters of Walker Bay in the Overberg region of Western Cape, often coming remarkably close to the coastline.

And for us, The Royal Portfolio's Birkenhead House The Royal Portfolio has the best seat in the house.
Perched above Walker Bay, with easy access to the famous 12 km Hermanus Cliff Path winding its way along the shoreline, the location offers countless places to stop, watch and wait for a whale to surface.

No boat required.
Just a little patience, a good view, and the extraordinary privilege of seeing one of nature's great migrations unfold right in front of you.

Hermanus | Overberg | Whale Festival |
2–4 October
Birkenhead House · One of our favourite places to stay on the Cape Whale Coast.

Images: The Royal Portfolio

House

29/09/2026

Wilderness Mombo Wilderness has long set the benchmark for exceptional wildlife viewing in Botswana.

Located within the Moremi Game Reserve, the camp’s private traversing area on Chief’s Island has historically been subject to park regulations permitting daytime game drives only.

This year, however, recent regulatory changes have expanded the range of land-based activities available to guests, including the introduction of night drives for the first time.

Night drives reveal a different side of Chief’s Island, when genets, civets and springhares emerge, and Mombo’s resident lions and hyenas are often at their most active.

Images: Dex Kotze
Wilderness

18/09/2026

A very special thank you to Adam Bannister for sharing his time, knowledge and extraordinary talent with our clients in the Okavango Delta.

A gifted photographer, an exceptional guide and, above all, a wonderful storyteller, he has a way of bringing the Delta to life, both through his lens and through the stories, knowledge and moments he shares along the way.

These incredible images are a little glimpse of the magic he helped create for our clients. We’re so grateful for his time, his eye and his generous contribution to their safari experience.

And if you ever needed a reason to get to the Delta… perhaps these images will provide it...

Images: Adam Bannister

15/09/2026

From the summit to the savanna. 🏔️ → 🐾

A huge congratulations to our special guests on their Mount Kilimanjaro summit, what an achievement!

Having conquered the mountain, they’ve now swapped altitude for wide-open Serengeti skies, with a well-deserved six-night stay between &Beyond's Serengeti Under Canvas & Klein’s Camp.

A well-deserved change of pace and a perfect way to follow one incredible adventure with another.

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....

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Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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+27833093499

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http://www.safarigiants.com/

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