by safariemz | Jun 23, 2018 | Emily
The frustrating thing about going on safari in the bush is that nothing is guaranteed. But that also makes it the best thing. If you go to a zoo, you know you are going to see the animals. It’s not a surprise. On safari, however, you have no idea if you are going to...
by safariemz | Jun 4, 2018 | Emily, Featured
The Big Five, historically, consists of the five most dangerous animals to hunt on foot; lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. However, these days the safari industry uses the ‘Big Five’ as an advertisement. It has become a tick list synonymous with...
by | May 24, 2018 | Emily
I’ve made it! I’m very happy to say I’ve survived my first two weeks in my new job and so far, so great! For my first couple of days I was fortunate to find the lodge had no guests – this meant the other guide, Vivian, was able to take me out on some orientation...
by | May 21, 2018 | Cameron
By Cameron Inggs *CAUTION* This post may contain some upsetting or distressing content The other day, while out on drive, my guests and I came across some tracks of African Wild Dog, also known as Lycaon Pictus. We started following and soon guessed where they were...
Hi I'm Emily! Originally from the UK, I'm now a safari guide in South Africa and loving every minute.