Our recent trip with Yellow Zebra safaris was excellent. We visited 4 different places - 6 days in Cape Town and Franschhoek, and then 3 days each on safari at Timbavati and Sabi Sands.Kirsten had...
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Remembering Makwela: Return to the Sabi Sands
"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
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Best places to see rhino in Africa
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
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The Elephant Experience at Abu Camp, Botswana
Yellow Zebra Safari expert Sophie reveals her incredible experience at Abu Camp whilst on her most recent visit to Botswana.
22 August 2018
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Top Places to See Elephants in Africa
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
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Rhino Conservation on the up in Botswana
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
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The Gorilla Habituation Experience
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
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Some Like It Hot: How animals deal with the October heat
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
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The Wildlife of South Africa
At Yellow Zebra, we rate South Africa very highly when it comes to wildlife!
By Julian | 19 May 2017
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Big Five - A poem by Fliss Teague
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
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The Wildlife of Tanzania
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
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The Wildlife of Botswana
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
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The Marine Big Five
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
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10 Interesting Facts About The Great Migration
The Great Migration is one of the most spectacular wonders of the natural world!
By Abi | 15 April 2016
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Africa's Big Five
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 | 04 November 2015
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The Yellow Zebra Mysterious Five
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
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The best place to see whale sharks in Africa
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
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Best Five Places To See The African Wild Dog
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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