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Gimme Five! Safari by the Numbers.

by Sandy
written by Sandy

Safari is a year-round adventure and the planning process is exciting!   Africa is a vast continent and the possibilities for exploring it are endless. From gorilla trekking in Rwanda to Big Five game drives in Tanzania, researching destinations and designing an itinerary with your safari planner occupies a tremendous amount of your free time.   And, of course, deciding what to wear and which camera to bring are all part of the fun, too!

When planning your safari, conversations often center around Africa’s iconic wildlife. Whether you’re a full-fledged Africaphile or just beginning your research, you’ve likely heard the term ‘Big Five’.  For most first-time safari-goers, the Big Five are on the list.  But did you also know there’s the Small

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Five Wild-Ass Facts About Zebras

by Sandy
written by Sandy

Africa’s answer to the horse, its iconic stripes make the zebra easy to identify. Black, white and adorable all over, zebras are half horse, half donkey and are easily one of my favorite animals to watch while on safari.   But there’s much more to this mesmerizing creature than meets the eye.   Here are just a handful of wild-ass facts about one of Africa’s most beloved beasts.

1.  Zebras have mad self-protection methods!  Vulnerable but powerful, zebras are prey to nearly every four-legged hunter.  Lions, hyenas and even Nile crocodiles hunt these beautiful creatures.  Because they must be on the defensive constantly, zebras have excellent methods of self-protection.  Did you know that zebras sleep while standing up and only in groups?  
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