We’ve enjoyed some amazing posts this past month and are excited to showcase our top 10 features, highlighting content featuring an array of wildlife from roaring lions to an enormous herd of Wildebeest at a river crossing . Huge thanks to these incredible creators for their inspiring pieces.

As we welcome the new year, lets recap the Best of the Year wildlife 2024 reel! From adorable hippo calves cuddling their moms, cheeky rhinos, and playful lion cubs to leopards exploring up close by game cars and majestic giraffes silhouetted against a full moon – this is nature at its most breathtaking.

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve and its nearby private reserves have been abuzz with excitement as three iconic leopard mothers give birth to their new offspring. Makhomsava, the Stone Drift female, and Mahetelelo are rearing the next generation of leopards, drawing in both rangers and visitors.

Makhomsava and Her Cubs – Northern Sabi Sands

Makhomsava, known for her fearless demeanour and unrivalled hunting abilities, has become a symbol of resilience in the Northern Sabi Sands. She recently introduced her two cubs to the world along a rocky outcrop, creating a tranquil and secure environment for their early days.

Leopard Cubs Thrive Across Sabi Sands and Beyond - Secret Africa

Photo by Jordan Delvecchio (@jordan_delveccs)

Makhomsava, ever vigilant, guarantees her cubs’ protection as they curiously explore their environment, revealing glimpses of their mother’s courageous personality. Rangers are hopeful that these cubs will carry on Makhomsava’s exceptional legacy, adding new chapters to her lineage’s rich history.

The Stone Drift Female’s Cubs – MalaMala Game Reserve

In MalaMala Game Reserve, the mysterious Stone Drift female has tucked her two cubs in a dense thicket beside the Sand River. This leopard, known for her stealth and resourcefulness, has picked an ideal position that provides plenty of prey and cover to defend her young.

Guests and rangers have been treated to charming glimpses of the cubs’ playful behaviours. Tumbling over each other in imaginary conflicts, they demonstrate the early stages of gaining the abilities required for survival. Their mother’s continual alertness serves as a reminder of the perils she encounters while guaranteeing her cubs’ survival, demonstrating her incredible maternal strength.

Mahetelelo and Her Cubs – Ulusaba Private Game Reserve

Mahetelelo, a lioness with a stunning golden coat and a calm demeanour, has welcomed two pups into her family. Observers were privileged to watch her transferring her cubs between dens, including a heartwarming moment when she carefully cradled one in her jaws, demonstrating the mother-cub relationship.

The Ulusaba habitat, rich in prey and shelter, makes a perfect nursery for Mahetelelo’s cubs. These cubs are prepared to thrive in a setting as breathtaking as their mother’s majestic presence, adding to the region’s thriving leopard population.

Leopard Cubs

A Hopeful Future for Leopards

The birth of these cubs in the Sabi Sands and surrounding reserves demonstrates the leopard population’s vitality and adaptability. Each mother, with her distinct characteristics and techniques, secures the survival of her lineage in an ever-changing wilderness.

For visitors and environmentalists, these encounters are not only a luxury, but also a reminder of the need of protecting these unique environments. Makhomsava, the Stone Drift female, and Mahetelelo rear their pups, embodying the tenacity and beauty of the African environment and providing hope for future generations.

We’ve received amazing engagement this past month and are excited to showcase our top 10 features, highlighting content featuring an array of wildlife from the gracious lion to the empathetic elephant. Huge thanks to these incredible creators for their inspiring pieces.

The 2024 reigning KING of African Safaris has officially been crowned, and it is none other than the one and only BOTSWANA! Every year a review is done to ultimately decide which country should wear the crown as Africa’s best safari country of the year. Safari-goers and experts from all over the globe were at the heart of these results. More than 4,000 of their reviews were analyzed in this detailed and comprehensive study. The analysis included reviews from expert travel journalists who have extensive safari experience across all of the countries covered by this survey. All that to say, this year’s coveted winner, claiming the number 1 spot as ‘Africa’s Best Safari Country of 2024’ is Southern Africa’s Premier Wildlife & Safari Destination and one of the most remarkable wilderness areas on earth – Botswana! Botswana is not only regarded as Africa’s premier wildlife-watching wilderness gems & widely acclaimed safari destinations on the African continent, but one of the most remarkable wilderness areas on earth.

Its safari time! While South Africa has no shortage of beautiful destinations to explore, going on an authentic safari in the unspoiled African bushveld should undoubtedly be at the top of every traveler’s bucket-list. A South African safari ticks all the right boxes if you’re looking to venture off the beaten track, explore the great outdoors, and experience the many thrills that only safari life can deliver.

A luxury safari in Africa is an experience like no other – its no surprise that going on a luxury safari getaway in the vast and gloriously diverse continent of Africa has fast become one of the most highly sought-after travel experiences amongst avid travellers, tourists, globe-trotting adventurers, and wildlife enthusiasts across the globe. If you’re looking to combine adventure, romance, luxury, and exclusivity with phenomenal game viewing, vast unspoiled landscapes, the magic of the African bushveld, beautiful beaches, bucket-list worthy safari experiences, once-in-a-lifetime adventures, and so much more, Africa will undoubtedly exceed all your expectations as a luxury safari holiday destination. In a world where we can travel anywhere and do anything our heart desires, Africa steps up its game and offers us luxury we could only ever dream of.

A luxury safari isn’t just about the wildlife – it’s also about the opulent accommodations and personalised service that make your trip truly unforgettable. Here is just some of what you can expect from a luxury safari in Africa.

Newlyweds looking to combine adventure, romance, breathtaking natural beaty, thrill, luxury, and exclusivity with phenomenal game viewing, vast unspoiled landscapes, the magic of the African bushveld, beautiful beaches, bucket-list worthy experiences, and so much more, look no further than AFRICA!
We’re often asked, which is the best country to visit for a honeymoon. We can firmly say, without a single once of doubt, that a honeymoon safari in East, Southern or South Africa should be high up on any newlywed couple’s list of honeymoon destinations.

While there is no shortage of romantic places and destinations around the world, very few can offer an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience like an African safari honeymoon – it is simply unmatched! Not to mention it will surpass and exceed your EVERY expectation! Regarded as one of the most highly sought-after honeymoon and top safari destinations in the world, Africa offers some of the most astonishing safari, wildlife, travel opportunities, and adventures on the planet. With more luxury, privacy, world-class wildlife sightings, and once-in-a-lifetime safari experiences than anywhere else on earth, you’re bound to fall head-over-heels in love with not only the sheer unmatched natural beauty of Africa in its purest form, but the wild, vivid, and untamed African bushveld and everything it has to offer.

We’re sure you’re wondering ‘Well, WHERE in Africa should I go on honeymoon?’. Lucky for you, we’ve tailor-made Africa honeymoons for thousands of newly-weds from across the globe! Here is our expert advice on what some of the top honeymoon destinations in Africa are.

Searing plains dotted with spritely gazelle, earth-shaking grey giants, and majestic lions reclining under acacia trees – embarking on an exhilarating safari excursion is a dream escape for any true wildlife & nature lover. Millions around the globe flock to Africa every year to see the “Big Five” of lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and Cape buffalo. With a wealth of options to witness nature’s battle for survival, choosing the best safari in Africa can be a tad difficult.

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to deciding where to go on a safari in Africa. If you’re keen to see the Big Five, South Africa, and the Kruger National Park in particular, is a solid choice, with options for all budgets, good tourism infrastructure, and family-friendly properties in malaria-free areas. If you’re more seasoned or just keen to avoid the busier spots, you might be tempted to tackle thrilling walking safaris in Zambia or southern Tanzania. Timing is a factor, too — most safari areas are at their driest between June and September which allows for extraordinary up-close wildlife sightings & encounters which will undoubtedly exceed your wildest expectations. To ensure you experience the very best Africa has to offer – here are the top 5 safaris in Africa you don’t want to miss.

It’s time to live out your very own African wildlife documentary! If you think “wildlife documentary” the soothing voice of Sir David Attenborough is bound to come to mind. Ever since his debut series Zoo Quest hit the screen back in ‘54, this staunch conservationist has influenced a generation of documentary filmmakers and intrepid travellers.

Today Attenborough is hailed as the “father of the modern nature documentary”. His wildlife adventures have taken the world from the icy tips of the Arctic to Malaysia, Australia, and beyond. But there’s one place he holds dearest: AFRICA! His critically acclaimed series, Africa spent four years in the making and takes viewers on an awe-inspiring journey through the continent’s most diverse destinations & vast contrasting landscapes.

Now in his 90s, his love of the natural world shows no sign of abating. So, if in more than a half-century of broadcasting, he has inspired you to live out your own wildlife documentary then here are the top 5 destinations to go on safari in Africa to follow in his footsteps.