Bush Blog
Zambia’s Most Authentic Safaris
During this Covid-19 lockdown we have decided to take the safari experience back to its uncomplicated and authentic roots with some reading material on authentic safari experiences in Zambia. Regions featured include Zambia’s largest reserve Kafue National Park, it’s wild…Top Ten New Safari Lodges To Visit In 2020
Royal Malewane Farmstead Royal Malewane’s new Farmstead lodge is an intimate and contemporary destination consisting of three luxury farm suites and a lovely Private Villa. Each of the farm suites include a private pool, front and back porch and a…Your Complete Guide To The Greater Kruger National Park
The Greater Kruger National Park, in the North Eastern region of South Africa, is the largest game reserve in the country and one of the largest in Africa. At 19 485 km squared it is the same size as Israel,…New Requirements For Traveling Minors Entering South Africa
All ports of entry into South Africa have been informed that unabridged birth certificates and consent letters are no longer required for international minors travelling to South Africa with their parents. The waiver was recently signed by Minister Motsoaledi and comes into effect immediately. Please see requirements below:African Parks Takes Over Matusadona National Park
Who is African Parks? African Parks is a non-profit organisation, founded in 2000, whose goal is to manage 20 National Parks by 2020. At this moment African Parks manage 16 National Parks and protected areas across Africa with emphasis on economic development and…Exporing Kenya With Great Plains Conservation
Five individuals in their 50’s started Great Plains Conservation and united their extensive skills and experience to create pioneering conservation projects in diverse and threatened habitats throughout Africa. It is a company that works on the basis of 100% sustainable…Green Light Given To Mining In The Lower Zambezi National Park
A controversial Kangaluwi open cast copper mine project has been given the go ahead in the Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia. The park, one of Zambian tourisms’ major economic contributors and a supporter of thousands of communities in the area,…Wild & Isle Partners With The Jonty Rhodes Way
We have some very exciting news! Today we are launching our partnership with ex South African cricketer, Jonty Rhodes, famous for revolutionising the modern game. Jonty’s fielding and batting heroics are well remembered in the cricketing world and he is now…Wild & Isle Visits Painted Wolf Relocation In Mana Pools National Park
With only 5000 – 6000 Painted Wolves left in the wilds of Africa this highly intelligent and social animal is considered critically endangered. Sightings can be rare outside of certain areas and Mana Pools, in Northern Zimbabwe, can be considered as one of its…The Busanga Plains
Ten reasons to visit this magnificent region in Zambia's Kafue National Park... The Busanga Plains is situated in the Kafue National Park of Zambia, a relatively unknown destination to safari goers. It is a unique and remarkable area of 8500 square miles in size making…Relocation Of Painted Wolves (Wild Dogs) To Mana Pools National Park
Capmount Lodges, Wilderness Safaris and Painted Dog Conservation, are partnering to trans-locate a pack of Painted Wolves (aka African Wild Dogs) from Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park to the Mana Pools National Park. The pack will first be trans-located from Hwange to Chikwenya, next…One Zimbabwe – The Complete Guide To Zimbabwe’s Magnificent National Parks
#OneZimbabwe On the 15th August we attended the #onezimbabwe workshop hosted by African Bush Camps that was attended by some of the county’s finest lodge collections and service providers. We have always been a firm fan of the experiences on offer…
