Trade winter for an East African paradise
In December, while the northern hemisphere is experiencing a cold and dark winter, Africa is experiencing a balmy, welcoming summer. The...
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Choosing Between Eastern & Southern Africa Safaris
Safari veterans broadly divide Africa into two regions, eastern and southern. Because of the continent’s enormous size, if you can narrow...
Optimizing Your Safari: 10 Crucial Questions to Ask Your Safari Company
Selecting the right safari company goes a long way in ensuring the best experience from beginning to end – a trip that is tailored...
Safari Stories
Exploring Africa's Wildlife and Wild Places
- Apr 8, 2020
- 2 min
Safari Spoonful: South African Farm Milk Tart
If you’re not already familiar with this custard dessert, it is as beloved and ubiquitous in South Africa as apple pie is in the United...
- Apr 8, 2020
- 2 min
Impressions from my First African Safari
A visit to Africa is a must-do for each Bushtracks expert safari planner. Lauren, a Bushtracks associate program coordinator and a very...
- Apr 8, 2020
- 3 min
Staff Picks: Chimpanzee Trekking at Mahale
Bushtracks expert safari planner Samantha Barbitta (pictured above at Katavi in front of a partially submerged hippo, not a boulder!)...
- Apr 8, 2020
- 2 min
How an Expert Guide Can Improve Your African Wildlife Photos
Bob and Shirley Sanderson have been on 13 Bushtracks safaris, most recently, to southern Africa in the company of photographer Dana...
- Apr 6, 2020
- 4 min
David Tett Interviews Don Johanson
David Tett, co-founder of Bushtracks Expeditions and Incredible Africa 2020’s expedition leader, interviewed Don Johanson, renowned...
- Mar 30, 2020
- 4 min
A Serengeti Safari brings peace and wildlife action
The enormous beauty of the Serengeti stars in countless films and shows – Serengeti Rules on PBS is a recent example. The Great...
- Dec 8, 2017
- 2 min
A New Camp for your Okavango Delta Safari
It’s not every day that a new camp opens in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, so we’re very excited to share the news about this one. Qorokwe...
- Dec 2, 2014
- 2 min
A Perfect Day in Victoria Falls
7:30 AM, Livingstone, Zambia Awoke refreshed at my cottage at Tongabezi Lodge, a privately owned and run luxury safari lodge on the banks...
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