“One of the most endangered phenomenon of our times is the experience of wilderness” Ian McCallum The word wild is one that gets touted around a lot and has somewhat lost it’s meaning but if someone were to ask me for the place that epitomised the essence of this word, Gabon would be it. It […]
I was in the bush with one of my closest friends two weeks ago and the red-chested cuckoos were calling. These are migratory birds that arrived back in South Africa at the start of summer and their monotonous “piet-my-vrou…” call signals the beginning of such a beautiful time of year here. I was describing to […]
Tanzania has been open to travel since June and Kenya since the start of September. If there was ever a time to explore these East African gems, it is NOW. Global travel is still slow and as a result, East Africa has no crowds, accommodation is the most affordable its been in years and quite […]
Josh and I have just returned from our 19 day challenge in the Big 5 wilderness area of Manyoni Game Reserve. We were completely overwhelmed by the support and so excited to have raised a total of R750 000 for the Zululand Conservation Trust at a time where they’re hamstrung by Covid 19 and the […]
My brother Josh, who is also a ranger, and I are about to embark on the toughest journey of our lifetime. We are heading into the bush for 19 days on a primitive trail. No tents, no vehicle and no other human contact as we traverse a big five wilderness area in the dead of […]
In the South African bushveld we’re deep into autumn now; the landscape thinning as trees turn bare and the sharp coolness of winter penetrates the air. When watching the cycles of nature we can all see that life is in a constant state of change; the trees seemingly at ease as they shed leaves and […]
Currently most of the global population is grounded in one spot and aren’t allowed to venture far from home. Some refer to it as sheltering-in-place and it’s an intervention thought to reduce potential harm from the spread of the coronavirus. Although there is much grumbling about this curbing of freedom, I’m also hearing people say […]
One of my all-time favourite sightings was watching a tiny, newborn elephant take its first steps amongst the jostling, tender excitedness of its herd. As is typical of elephants, there was great ceremony to the occasion and the herd was there to support the mother after her 22 month long pregnancy. As they danced around […]
If you haven’t read yesterday’s blog then, just to fill you in, this is a follow on from my brother, Josh Attenborough’s beautiful account of the time our paths crossed at Londolozi. Two particular snapshots of our time together have shown us the power of reflection. He shared an experience we had on foot in […]
Packing for your safari can be a daunting task. Maybe it’s your first safari ever or you’re heading to a continent you’ve never visited before and aren’t quite sure what to expect. You know you’ll be in the wilderness and not close to your average department or travel store and so you want to make […]
