Discover our latest updates on the best wildlife encounters from our safari specialists.
The ‘Big Five’ is a term that was coined by the early big game hunters in Africa. The animals that make up the Big Five are the Lion, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard and Rhinoceros.
By Wies | 15 January 2020
YZ expert James H just got back from a trip to Zimbabwe, during which he travelled to Mana Pools and witnessed the amazing moment when elephant Boswell stood up on his hind legs:
By JAMES H | 29 November 2019
Having been involved in a part of the cheetah reintroduction project in Central Namibia, YZ expert Will details why and how conservation of this species is being carried out.
By Will | 03 September 2019
YZ expert Sam travelled to Uganda in search of the fascinating shoebill stork and to Rwanda to witness some of the area’s impressive birdlife. Here, he gives his account of going on a birding safari:
By Sam | 09 May 2019
YZ expert Jesse missed spotting the elusive black leopard by one game drive! Here he explains where is your best chance of seeing this incredibly rare animal in the wild.
By Jesse | 03 May 2019
YZ Kenya specialist Jesse writes about his encounter with female leopard Nalango, when he was Head Trails Guide and camp manager at Offbeat Mara, Kenya.
By Jesse | 17 April 2019
YZ expert Emma has just returned from an epic adventure to Botswana’s Okavango Delta, where she witnessed her very own ‘Battle of the Beasts’.
By Emma | 02 February 2019
Night drives provide access to an alternative world – the wildlife you don’t usually see during the day becomes abundant and opens up an entirely new experience on your safari, as Charlotte recently discovered on her trip to Zambia.
By Charlotte | 27 November 2018
"Returning after many years to the very special Sabi Sands, I wondered how I had let so much time elapse between visits to this magical private game reserve."
By Linda | 05 November 2018
Below, we’ve selected our top places in Africa to see rhino, from walking safaris in remote Zimbabwe to conservation excursions with the ‘Save the Rhino’ trackers in Namibia.
By Shona | 13 September 2018
Yellow Zebra Safari expert Sophie reveals her incredible experience at Abu Camp whilst on her most recent visit to Botswana.
22 August 2018
Here, you’ll find the YZ top 12 places to see elephants as well as our recommended safari camp or lodge. We reckon there’s something to suit all types of travellers here!
10 August 2018
YZ expert Kelly witnessed firsthand the important rhino conversation being carried out in the Okavango Delta, which has in turn made Botswana a safe haven for these animals and a Big Five destination.
By Kelly | 17 July 2018
With the gorilla habituation project in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park still at a mock stage, visitors can join researchers on this rare opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s mountain gorillas for up to four hours.
01 May 2018
With possibly one more month to go until the welcoming relief of the African rains, the question is, how do animals deal with the dry heat? Below, we highlight some of the sophisticated ways in which they cope:
By Shona | 12 October 2017
At Yellow Zebra, we rate South Africa very highly when it comes to wildlife!
By Julian | 19 May 2017
The Big Five is five animals that make an ace safari show: their names are lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo!
By Julian | 17 May 2017
Rich in national parks and game reserves, and including the brilliant beach destination of Zanzibar, Tanzania has so much to offer the nature lover. When it comes to wildlife, the country is a real treasure trove!
By Julian | 21 March 2017
Boasting possibly the best region for wildlife watching in all Africa, Botswana is a favourite safari country of everyone at YZ!
By Kirsten | 02 March 2017
Once you’ve spent a few days scouring the bush for them in a safari vehicle, how about an alternative safari experience, searching for Africa’s Marine Big Five? This is: whales, dolphins, seals, sharks and penguins!
By Abi | 26 May 2016
The Great Migration is one of the most spectacular wonders of the natural world!
By Abi | 15 April 2016
After your first safari and witnessing the famous Big Five, we recommend focusing on some of the more interesting and elusive wildlife, such as the aardvark, aardwolf, porcupine, caracal and pangolin:
By Julian | 21 September 2015
Whale sharks can be seen all year round on the east coast of Africa, stretching from southern Mozambique all the way up to northern Kenya, and are often found just off shore from a number of little islands...
By James S | 21 August 2015
The majority of people on their first or second safari will most likely centre their attention on ticking off the Big Five; however, we feel that sometimes nothing beats watching the Africa wild dog in action. Here's are top 5 places to see them:
By James S | 03 June 2015
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