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Written by: Sean Messham  Uganda. The land of volcanic lakes; snowcapped mountains; chimpanzees; tree-climbing lions; prehistoric looking birds and over 53% of the world’s mountain gorilla [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  When it comes to wild lion populations, unfortunately, the harsh reality is that in the past 25 years, wild lions have declined by more than half. Due to a complexity of [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  Unlike many of my friends and colleagues, growing up in Cape Town I don’t have childhood memories of visiting the Kruger National Park. Rather, my family would [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  Let’s stay focused, here are 6 things to consider when purchasing a pair of Swarovski Optik binoculars for your next African safari! Do I need Binoculars on Safari? This [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  If you are looking for a destination to begin or end your African Safari adventure in Southern Africa, Thorntree River Lodge is the place for you! Just 20 minutes from [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  “If a leopard doesn’t want to be found, you won’t find it.” andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp tracker Elvis Nyathi.  I was fortunate to work with an incredibly talented and [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  Welcome to our new blog series ‘A Quick Ubuntu Travel Visit’. As part of our commitment to design the perfect safari experience for you, Ubuntu Travel tries to get our [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  I have been fortunate enough to have seen wild dogs in three countries, South Africa, Botswana and Tanzania. And having guided in the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  It’s time to get romantic! And no, not because Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! But because, whether we like to admit it or not, it has been a challenging few [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  There is a lot to experience when one goes on an African safari. At every moment from your arrival, there will be a new sensation, romance, or “oh my gosh” moment. But [...]