Andrew Higgs

An African safari brings the continent’s landscapes, wildlife, and culture to life. But when it comes to planning this dream adventure, the first question I’m asked is almost always the same: what’s the cost of a safari in Africa? Understanding…

Picture this: You’re on the outskirts of a remote Namibian desert, sipping coffee as the sun begins to creep over the dunes. A gentle breeze kicks up a swirl of sand that catches the early light. You planned to hop…

When you start reading about safaris in Africa for the first time you can soon be hit with some lingo that you’ve never heard before. When I discuss safaris with potential clients and publilsh content on this website I try…

Introduction I still remember the first time I found myself on foot just fifty metres from a bull elephant in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi region. It was a calm afternoon—cicadas humming, the air thick with the scent of damp earth. The…

Only 39? Given your complete and never-ending addiction to the continent, I would have expected more, to be quite frank… Well I had to keep it down or I would never have got this article published, would I? Clearly I…

Imagine it’s your final morning on safari, and you’re drifting in a hot-air balloon as the sun peeks over the savannah. Below, elephants amble toward a watering hole, their silhouettes gently outlined by the golden light. You can’t help but…

On our last trip to Kenya we visited a souvenir market in Nairobi. A vibrant sea of colour spread before us—rows of beaded jewelry, handmade wooden carvings, and woven baskets stacked high. It was impossible not to marvel at the…