An Experience You’ll Never Forget, at Addo National Elephant Park Elephant back safaris in South Africa are about so much more than saying you’ve braved facing the height of the majestic African elephant. This is especially true when you choose your experience at Addo National Elephant Park. Here, these animals are protected and revered by a caring
Read More »Time to Plan Your Spring Safari to South Africa Planning a spring safari to South Africa is an occasion in itself, and gives you the opportunity to custom-create a life-changing getaway for you and your family or friends. For many travellers, the main objective is to see Africa’s elusive Big Five: the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape b
Read More »There’s no doubt that seeing elephants on a safari trip is a highlight for everyone. The African elephant can be found across designated areas in eastern and southern Africa. Countries including Botswana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Zambia and South Africa are known for being the top safari destinations in Africa. Whether it be a family holiday or a
Read More »When is the best time for a game drive at Addo Elephant Park Are you planning a safari trip to Addo Elephant National Park? You’ve chosen one of the most beautiful and diverse safari destinations in South Africa. The area has five of South Africa’s nine biomes, including fynbos, forest, Nama Karoo, Grassland and wetland . What’s more, it’s the home
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South Africa is a world class safari destination. It’s also the third most biodiverse country in the world. Every year, during the warmer months (October to February), you’ll find local and international tourists visiting the beautiful attractions of the country. This comes as no surprise, seeing as South Africa boasts sweeping views of vast landsc
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For as long as I can remember, I believed that penguins are always surrounded by ice and the cold, dark ocean. Turns out, there are a species of penguins that are acclimated to warmer climate, African penguins. The African penguin is the only penguin species that breeds in Africa and can be found nowhere else. Addo Elephant National Park is home to
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Over 300 elephants call Addo Elephant National Park home. Most of the elephants at the national park are descendants of the herds that once roamed the Eastern and Southern cape freely. But that’s not all; the Addo Elephant National Park is the third largest national park in South Africa and is also home to the Big Five animals – and more. Here’s a
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Much like humans, elephants are social animals. Scientists have explored how they communicate and express emotions. There’s evidence that suggests elephants grieve the loss of a relative. According to researchers, elephant herds gather to bury the dead and even mourn for days at the grave. Baby elephants are born blind and have to rely on their tru
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Controlling elephant populations has long been a challenge for veterinarians and conservationists. The practice is often wrought with ethical dilemmas and those involved are forced to consider a number of factors when deciding to cull these animals in their numbers. The subject of elephant culling is also a massive issue for animal rights’ activist
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Elephants are amongst the most sought after animals for poachers, with thousands of elephants being killed every year due to the value of their horns on the black market. But while there is little doubt that poaching represents the biggest threat to elephants’ existence, their lack of habitat and propensity to destroy and alter large swathes of ter
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