The Safari Guide
#16 - The Impala
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#16 - The Impala
The impala is one of the animals most frequently spotted on safari—and precisely for that reason, it is often underestimated. Yet, there is so much more to this elegant antelope: alertness, spee...
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#15 - The Spotted Hyena
The spotted hyena doesn't have a particularly good reputation. Many consider it cowardly, ugly, and a mere scavenger. But this image doesn't do it justice.
This episode is about an anima...
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#14 - The Millipede
This episode is about an animal many have seen on safari—but often only briefly notice: the millipede. In South Africa, it's frequently called a shongololo, a name that perfectly suits its slow,...
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#13 - The Vervet Monkey
They like to sit over the breakfast table, waiting for the perfect moment—and suddenly the biscuit is gone.
In this episode, I'll explain why the vervet monkey isn't a cat, but a monkey,...
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#12 - The Baboon Spider
Baboon spiders are among the most fascinating animals in southern Africa. They are large, hairy, nocturnal, and spend most of their lives in underground burrows lined with silk.
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#11 - The African Buffalo
When people think of safari, most think of lions. But experienced guides know: the most dangerous animal is often a different one.
The African buffalo is considered unpredictable, powerf...
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#10 - The Kingfishers
A flash of blue over the water – and then it's gone again.
Kingfishers are among Africa's most striking, yet often underestimated, birds. This episode is about much more than just their ...
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#9 - The Cicada
A sound you recognize instantly—but can hardly place.
It's loud, piercing, and seems to come from all directions at once. And yet, its source usually remains invisible.
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#8 - The Waterbuck
Three seconds. That's all it takes.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. But speed alone doesn't make a successful hunter—and certainly not a sure-footed survivor.
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#7 - The Cheetah
Three seconds. That's all it takes.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. But speed alone doesn't make a successful hunter—and certainly not a sure-footed survivor.
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