Professional guides are the key ingredient of any walking safari. Whenever we set out on foot in a reserve in South Africa, we’re in the hands of people with all the skills and experience to keep us safe and to share a fascinating interpretation of the natural world. These skills […]
Walking Safaris of South Africa includes many photographs contributed by Joe James. A resident of Florida, USA, he and his wife Deb are regular visitors to South African parks. We interviewed Joe to find out what it is that makes the long journey so rewarding, and what tips he can […]
This week, Walking Safaris of South Africa started shipping from the US distributor, and can be ordered via any book store. As well as the US, the book has distributors in South Africa and the UK, and for trade orders please contact us for the distributor details. For readers outside […]
It’s wonderful to see new guided walking safari options in South African reserves, as walk operators respond to the demand for more active “experiential” travel. When researching Walking Safaris of South Africa, it was a challenge to keep up with new trails, as every few months saw another launched. Then […]
As summer heats and rains abate in April, the peak walking season begins in the Lowveld. It promises to be a good one, as the prolific precipitation has given us brimming pans and dams. While the denser vegetation can make walks in some areas more challenging, guides know where to […]
It’s been a good summer for rainfall in Southern Africa, and farmers are getting ready for a bumper harvest. It’s welcome news too for wildlife and walking safaris, as parched bushveld has been transformed in just a few months. Nowhere better illustrates this change than the semi-arid lands skirting the […]
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