I wanted to experience a stay at Giraffe Manor myself before building my own opinion of whether it should be considered an ethical wildlife encounter. For nearly my entire life,…
I vividly remember reading the children’s book “Daisy Rothschild: The giraffe that lives with me” by Betty Leslie-Melville back in elementary school. It was a book I continuously checked out,…
I am a chronic overpacker. I let my preparedness get the best of me and end up with the equivalent of a loaded moving van for a two-night getaway. I…
It seems we’re always looking up to giraffes – literally! But the long and short of our infatuation with giraffes lies in their unique characteristics. You would be hard-pressed to…
What to Expect from an Ethical Night Game Drive Safari
There are few things more hair-raising than the African wilderness after dark. Going on a night game drive can be…
The massive content of Africa seems to hide the tiny island of Zanzibar just 250 miles to its east. Many are drawn to this sandy Tanzanian escape for a chance…
As the world’s oldest National Park, Kruger is a cut above the rest when it comes to wildlife viewing in South Africa. This park is one of the most accessible…
When asked, Botswana is always top on my list of favorite destinations. It has been over six years since I went on safari in this southern African country, and I…
Serengeti National Park is incomparable when it comes to seeing animals of all sizes! This vast ecosystem offers unparalleled wildlife viewing in an unspoiled environment. The endless horizon is sometimes…