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The energy that first-time safari goers exude, that of complete innocent excitement and anticipation, is extremely infectious to all who witness it. This feeling is also amplified as the upcoming experience is something completely new, out of one's comfort zone, venturing onto a new continent that you have only watched documentaries on or dreamed about

When you are fortunate enough to have guests returning to Africa for the third time, one really does begin to understand the passion that can be ignited for this great continent. The Okavango Delta is one of Africa's special places that fuels this passion! Each time one visits or returns to the Delta, it fills the soul with a sense of complete relaxation and awe. For our returning guests on this safari, this was no exception. Exploring new areas of

"I have often been asked by guests on safari my point of view on spirituality. In general, we are taught to shy away from such questions as it is an extremely personal topic and needs to be discussed with care and respect. I tend not to shy away from this question, however, as I feel that spending years in the African wilderness has made my feelings on the topic clear. There is a spirituality in nature, and Africa is the

"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference. The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves. The greatest danger to our future is apathy" - Jane Goodall For returning guests Jim and Debra, journeying to the Great Apes and Great Migration of East Africa have always been items on their bucket list. We began our adventure in Uganda in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for gorillas and the Kibale

I have always had a passion for photography and as I immersed myself deeper into it and did it more of it, my passion for teaching it developed and grew. I am filled with a huge amount of joy when seeing someone take amazing images on their own once I have guided them through a tip, a trick or lesson on the camera. This tutorial is a brief outline of the basics of photography. I hope you all enjoy it.   ?

Time is a luxury which is less available to many, if not all, of us nowadays, specifically quality time. A big cause of this is that we are locked in a crazy world full of instant gratification, held prisoner by technology and our "crazy lives".  As guides, we are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy some sort of a break from this, as we join guests on their escapes into the wild, on an exploration of the wilderness and

Botswana is a jewel in the safari-sphere. The Okavango Delta specifically, being a site of true beauty, wonder and contrast, is a place sought after by many. It is no surprise, therefore, that safaris here are of the best one can experience with lush landscapes, unique and rare wildlife, luxury accommodation and a multitude of both land and water activities. The Delta never disappoints and leaves a mark in the heart of all who visit it

Click on the links below to read all the latest stories from our most recent newsletter, the first quarter of 2019. Enjoy!!! https://www.safariarchitects.com/2019/03/inspiring-stories-man-meets-world/ https://www.safariarchitects.com/2019/03/top-25-moments-for-the-quarter/ https://www.safariarchitects.com/2019/02/down-by-the-river-lodge/ https://www.safariarchitects.com/2019/02/a-day-amongst-the-deadvlei-dunes/ https://www.safariarchitects.com/2019/01/from-the-dunes-to-the-delta/