On foot in Mana Pools
It was August 2021. I made the most of a rare break due to the pandemic and travelled to Zimbabwe with my family. A…
It was August 2021. I made the most of a rare break due to the pandemic and travelled to Zimbabwe with my family. A…
There were no thundering hooves of fleeing buffalo or barking of zebra this afternoon. Even the coos of the turtle and wood doves were…
As I stand on the western slopes of Ngorongoro Crater looking out over the vast Serengeti Plain, heads of giraffes appear and disappear between…
Updated on 12 April, 2021 The Serengeti Plains and Ngorongoro Crater, normally almost overrun with visitors at this time of year, are now quiet. …
I described the wilderness experience as being one of the most essential ingredients to a great safari in an earlier blog post. Over the…
A safari in the African bush is likely to be one of your most memorable life experiences. It is like no other. Many of…
Dave and I have decided to write a series on our favourite areas in Africa. Normally in May we are preparing for upcoming dry…
It is not easy to describe to someone who has not been what it is like to be in the midst of one of…
The highlight of our safari in August 2019 to Angola was a visit to Cangandala National Park, to find an animal that I had…
As we sit back and contemplate dreaming of our bucket list, few seasoned safari-goers won’t dream of going on safari again “the way it…
We came across a distinctive track in the dust. A large three-toed pad, unique in the African bush. They identify the presence of the…
Why does A Step Ahead place such importance on your guide when you travel with us? Recently the travel industry, and especially the luxury…