by Sarah Gallo | May 2, 2015 | Africa, South Africa
After breaking down camp at 4:30am, we decided to head south into the park, near the Berg-en-Dal area. On our first main road we passed cape buffalo, giraffe, elephant, rhino, and impala – not a bad start! We made a pit-stop for breakfast and went on our way. We...
by Sarah Gallo | Apr 29, 2015 | Africa, South Africa
Before heading to South Africa, I was told that Kruger National Park was an absolute must due to its high concentration of species – 147 species of wildlife, 507 species of birds, 49 species of fish, and 300 species of trees. It is a Big 5 park – lion,...
by Sarah Gallo | Apr 26, 2015 | Africa, Botswana
En route to Chobe National Park, we drove through Bwabwata National Park, which turned into an unexpectedly fantastic game drive. Why, might you ask? We saw two cheetah on the side of the road next to our truck! To have the opportunity to witness these speedy mammals...
by Sarah Gallo | Jan 25, 2015 | Africa, Reviews, South Africa, Tour Company Reviews
“We've got a kill!” our guide exclaimed as she screeched to a stop in front of the two of us. We met Stacey, our guide from Heritage Tours, at the Nyalazi Gate, hopped into the car and raced into Hluhuwe-Umfolozi Park. Within 60 seconds we saw two...
by Sarah Gallo | Nov 9, 2013 | Argentina
*Please note, this article was written years before I did more research about Lujan Zoo. I would not return again, unless Lujan Zoo became a conservation center as I do not support animal tourism.* Yesterday a group of us decided to take a trip to the Lujan Zoo...