Sundowners with Lucille

By Andrew Lee & David "Red" Hunt  

Before you embark on your next African safari, it’s good to know what kind of vehicle you’ll be exploring in. Depending on your safari location, your vehicle’s style will differ. Different parks have different rules, and some lodges add features to their vehicles that make your many hours spent on game drives more comfortable. Here’s a look of the safari vehicles you may be riding in.

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By David (Red) Hunt & Andrew Lee  

How much do you know about Victoria Falls? Known locally as Mosi-oa-tunya, meaning "the smoke that thunders", this natural wonder of the world is a popular tourist attraction. Since 40% of our South Africa safari travelers book tours that include Victoria Falls, or add it as an extension to their Southern and Eastern Africa safaris, something special draws people to this magnificent waterfall.

Here are some Victoria Falls facts to help you appreciate this natural wonder even more.

By Lucille Sive

With so many majestic animals that call Africa home, it is little wonder that wildlife enthusiasts from around the world visit Africa to witness its abundance of beautiful creatures. One of the most iconic animals is, of course, the zebra. This wild, horse-like animal lives in harems and large herds across Southern and East Africa. But did you know that there are three species of zebra? Read on for more amazing facts about zebras, one of our favorite animals to see up close on safari.