Entries by Johan Buys

International Plug Converters on an African Safari to charge Cameras and Cell Phones

Having the correct international plug converters to charge camera batteries and cell phones on an African Safari is very important. You do not want to be stuck with a camera that is flat (and being unable to capture that perfect photo) or be in a foreign country without any contact with your family, due to a flat cell phone battery.

Suggested and Affordable Overnight Safari Accommodation in Johannesburg

As long as the overnight accommodation in Johannesburg is located in one of the suburbs of Johannesburg (preferably close to OR Tambo) pick-up can be arranged (except for our Kruger & Sabi Sand Safaris, where you have to stay in one of the suggested hotels or lodges below which are within Sandton Central or around OR Tambo).

Leaf like insect (Katydid) greets us

This morning we met a new friend (the Katydid) a leaf-like insect native to Kruger National Park and surrounds. Their camouflage help protect them against predators such as birds. Their quite frighting-looking, but actually very gentile. They like to live in bushed areas such as forests and mountains and they rarely choose to fly.