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Africa’s Little Five: Small Animals with Big Names
Everyone knows about Africa’s big animals. If you’ve looked into going on safari at all, you can probably name Africa’s Big Five. But can you name Africa’s Little Five, and do you know the reason behind the name? Africa’s Little Five What are Africa’s Little Five? No,...
8 Unique African Safari Activities You Must Do!
Game Drives are the most common African safari activity. They are how you go deep into the bush to see the animals, and it is the focus of most safaris. But did you know that there are other unique African safari activities that can enrich your experience? You do not...
3 Incredible African Safari Holidays in Botswana
Are you trying to plan your next African safari holiday for the end of 2020 or 2021? We know there are a ton of options out there, which means it can be challenging to find the right African safari package for your holiday travel. The good news is that Brave Africa...
Coronavirus Blogs
5 African Nature Documentaries to Watch During COVID-19
Are you bored stuck in quarantine? We completely understand. It's tough right now to stay entertained while locked inside, but we have a solution. In honor of Earth Day (April 22, 2020), we gathered our five favorite African nature documentaries to watch during...
Bored in Quarantine? Top 8 Sites for Great Safari Content
If you’re anything like us, you’re already bored of being stuck in quarantine. Although, in Botswana, our stay-at-home orders are fairly recent—extreme social distancing began on April 2, 2020, at midnight—our team members in Colorado have been on lockdown much longer...
Online Safari Content During the Coronavirus Crisis
There’s no beating around the bush, COVID-19 is severely impacting life as we know it around the world. Many of us are practicing social distancing, self-quarantine, and other extreme measures to end the spread. That's why we feel that online safari content is so...
Most Popular Brave Africa Blogs
How to Plan Your African Safari After Coronavirus
None of us could have guessed what 2020 would bring. At Brave Africa, we were expecting a full year of amazing safaris and wonderful guests. Things have not gone as planned, but that’s life. The good news is that we’re still here, and we will continue to be here in...
12 Reasons to Visit Khwai Concession on Safari in Botswana
To visit Khwai Concession, you must travel to Botswana’s Okavango Delta and to the outskirts of the world-famous Moremi Game Reserve. It’s an enchanting area, most well known for the winding Khwai River. Offering a wildlife-rich patchwork of lagoons, shallow flooded...
Is an African Safari Worth It? What You Need to Know
Is an African safari worth it? We’re definitely a little biased—okay, we’re a lot biased. We run a safari in Botswana, so of course, we think it’s the best vacation idea ever! But we know that we don’t speak for everyone. So, we’ll...
Top Safari Tips
12 Reasons to Visit Khwai Concession on Safari in Botswana
To visit Khwai Concession, you must travel to Botswana’s Okavango Delta and to the outskirts of the world-famous Moremi Game Reserve. It’s an enchanting area, most well known for the winding Khwai River. Offering a wildlife-rich patchwork of lagoons, shallow flooded...
Is an African Safari Worth It? What You Need to Know
Is an African safari worth it? We’re definitely a little biased—okay, we’re a lot biased. We run a safari in Botswana, so of course, we think it’s the best vacation idea ever! But we know that we don’t speak for everyone. So, we’ll...
Bored in Quarantine? Top 8 Sites for Great Safari Content
If you’re anything like us, you’re already bored of being stuck in quarantine. Although, in Botswana, our stay-at-home orders are fairly recent—extreme social distancing began on April 2, 2020, at midnight—our team members in Colorado have been on lockdown much longer...
Behind the Scenes with Brave Africa
Behind the Scenes with Brave Africa Safari: Travel, Marketing, & BTTE
The past two months have been hectic at Brave Africa safari. After our first official safari launch in September, our team hasn’t had a moment to relax. Instead, we’ve focused on building deeper relationships throughout the safari and travel industry, including...
Botswana Safari Review: 4 Lessons Learned from Our First Safari
On September 1, 2019, Brave Africa embarked on our inaugural safari. It was an incredible nine days in the bush that gave us a little bit of everything. We had a fantastic time at camp, had many once-in-a-lifetime animal sightings, and have memories that will last a...
Our U.S. Team Visits Botswana for Safari Preparation
We have a lot going on, but we wanted to give you the latest update on everything that’s happening at Brave Africa. We're so excited about everything that's happening as we get ready for our official Brave Africa launch with our first 10-day/9-night Botswana safari on...
Animals on Safari with Brave Africa
Incredible Animals of Botswana: Cats
Seeing big cats on safari is the dream! After all, who wouldn’t want to sit beside a lion, watch a leopard hunt, or stand in awe of a cheetah’s run? But did you know that there are more cats in Botswana than you might think? As the next submission in our Brave Africa...
Brave Africa Visits Nxai Pan, Makgadikgadi, and the Kalahari Desert
The first question we get whenever someone begins the booking process with us is, “When should I visit Botswana? Is there a best time of the year to go on safari?” It’s a good question and it depends on where you’re visiting in Botswana. The Kalahari Desert and...
The Importance of Safari Guiding: 9 Reasons Bush Guides are Essential
Safari guiding is the most critical element of a life-changing safari experience. A guide is your connection to the wildlife, your host in the Botswana bush, and your personal Wikipedia page. Without an exceptional safari guide, everything about your safari will be...
Brave Africa Conservation Efforts
Lions Are Disappearing: African Safaris and Conservation
Lions are dying. Over the last 25 years, 50% of lions have disappeared from the face of the earth. That means that when you watched the original The Lion King in 1994, there were almost twice as many lions in the wild as there are today, says the Wildlife...
Protecting Botswana’s Elephants: The Hunting Ban and Safaris
We love Botswana. It’s an amazing country that’s had a huge focus on conservation and protecting wildlife. Unfortunately, over the last few months, Botswana has been in the news for all the wrong reasons—mainly for Botswana's elephants and lifting the hunting ban....
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