South Africa is famous for its great white sharks. Here are some myths about these majestic creatures of the deep. …
Debunking Some Scary South African Shark Myths
Category: African Wildlife
The 7 Natural Wonders of Africa
Famous for its contrastive, natural beauty, Africa has its own list of seven wonders. If you’re planning a Cape Town to Cairo adventure you may want to plot your trip using the following list as a guide. …
African Collective Nouns to Mull Over While on Safari
Out on an African Safari you’re likely to come across an array of animals, birds and even plants with collective nouns to describe them, some fascinating, others bizarre… …
Legendary Origins of The Mighty African Elephant
Elephants are the undisputed giants of Africa. A Kenyan tale gives a unique glimpse into the origin of these mighty beasts… …
Meet The Pangolin – The World’s Most Hunted Animal
Somewhere between a dinosaur, an artichoke and a small dog with giant toenails, the Pangolin is ruthlessly hunted and trafficked primarily for its large armour-like scales. …
The ‘Right’ Whale to Watch in Cape Town
South Africa is widely recognised as one of the world’s best whale-watching destinations with the most prolific sightings take place in Cape Town between June and November. …
What Most People Don’t Know About Gorillas
The term “African Ape” refers to gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos, In fact, at least 95% of gorilla DNA is shared with humans, which makes them one of our closest living relatives. …
Why The Aardvark Deserves to Hog Some Wildlife Limelight
Travellers trek to the African continent on safari to spot the Big 5 – but the aardvark is often overlooked, but no less intriguing! …
African Animals That Top The World’s Colossus Scale
Our planet is populated with magnificent creatures from microscopic organisms to colossal land, air and water dwellers. Here are some African animals that are hold some colossal records. …
6 Not So Well Known African Penguin Facts
Throughout the year local and international visitors to Cape Town make their way to Boulders Beach in Simons Town to get up close with a protected colony of African penguins. …