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The wildlife of Botswana

If you’re asking yourself, ‘What wildlife will I see in Botswana?’, then this is the guide for you. Here, we outline the mammals and birds that you can expect to see during a safari to this amazing destination.

27 June 2022

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The story of relocating wild dog puppies in Botswana

YZ Malcolm had the most incredible experience when working as a bush pilot in Botswana. Here he retells the story of how he helped relocate nine wild dog pups.

By Malcolm | 03 February 2022

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Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda

Africa offers so many wonderful safari experiences to visitors. One of the most unique and captivating is a trek to see the mountain gorillas.

01 September 2021

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Luxury Gorilla Safaris in Africa

Want to know the best places to see gorillas on your African safari? Our safari experts are here with a guide to help you plan the ultimate gorilla safari vacation!

20 July 2021

The African Wild Dog

Best five places to see wild dogs in Africa on safari

The majority of people on their first or second safari will most likely center their attention on ticking off the Big Five; however, we feel that sometimes nothing beats watching the Africa wild dog in action. Here is our top 5 places to see them:

23 April 2021

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Wildlife found in Kidepo Valley National Park

YZ expert Linda details the wildlife she encountered during her safari to Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park, from Big Five members to the land-dwelling patas monkey.

09 April 2021

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The wildlife of Tanzania

Rich in national parks and game reserves, and including the brilliant beach destination of Zanzibar, Tanzania has so much to offer the nature lover, and when it comes to wildlife, the country is a real treasure trove!

07 April 2020

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The Wildlife of South Africa

Boasting some of the best wildlife in all of Africa, South Africa is a favorite destination for first-time safaris. Here, we outline the mammals and birds you can expect to see on a South Africa safari:

03 April 2020

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Africa’s Big Five and where to see them on your Safari Vacation

A Big Five safari vacation to Africa will include sightings of lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant, and rhino! Here’s our guide to where you can see Africa’s Big Five on a safari:

31 March 2020

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The Mysterious Five Wildlife

After your first safari and witnessing the famous Big Five, we recommend focusing on some of the more interesting and elusive wildlife, such as the aardvark, aardwolf, porcupine, caracal and pangolin:

30 March 2020

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The Marine Big Five

Once you’ve spent a few days scouring the bush for them in a safari vehicle, how about an alternative safari experience, searching for Africa’s Marine Big Five? This is: whales, dolphins, seals, sharks and penguins!

27 March 2020

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Best places to see rhinos in Africa

Below, we’ve selected our top places in Africa to see rhinos, from walking safaris in remote Zimbabwe to conservation excursions with the ‘Save the Rhino’ trackers in Namibia.

25 March 2020

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The best places to see buffalo in Africa

Seeing buffalo on an African safari is probably the easiest of the Big Five members to spot. However, just because they are prevalent and move in large, obvious herds, doesn’t make them any less fascinating. Here’s our favorite places to spot them:

25 March 2020

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Top places to see elephants in Africa

Here, you’ll find the YZ top 12 places to see elephants as well as our recommended safari camp or lodge. We reckon there’s something to suit all types of travelers here!

24 March 2020

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The 5 best places to see leopard in Africa

The most elusive of the Big Five members, leopards can be tricky to spot. Here’s our guide to the best places to observe leopards, to increase your chances of encountering all the Big Five during your Africa safari.

23 March 2020

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The best places to see lions in Africa

A member of the Big Five, for good reason is the lion considered King of Beasts! Here’s the YZ guide to the best places to see lions in the wild in Africa.

20 March 2020

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The best places to spot whale sharks in Africa

Whale sharks can be seen all year round on the east coast of Africa, stretching from southern Mozambique all the way up to northern Kenya, and are often found just off shore from a number of little islands...

03 February 2020

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Meet Boswell, the elephant who stands on his hind legs

This blog was written by James H, an ex-safari specialist who was an invaluable member of our team for 4 years. Here, James writes about his trip to Mana Pools in which he witnessed the amazing moment when elephant Boswell stood up on his hind legs.

29 November 2019

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What to Expect From a Birding Safari in Uganda and Rwanda

This blog was written by Sam, an ex-safari specialist who was an invaluable member of our team for 4 years. Here, Sam writes about his trip to Uganda and Rwanda to witness some of the area’s impressive birdlife.

09 May 2019

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The Elusive Kenya Black Leopard

This blog was written by Jesse, an ex-safari specialist who was an invaluable member of our team for 3 years. Here, Jesse writes about how he missed spotting the Kenyan Black Leopard and explains the best chances to spot the rare animal in the wild.

03 May 2019

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The Battle of Botswana

YZ expert Emma has just returned from an epic adventure to Botswana’s Okavango Delta, where she witnessed her very own ‘Battle of the Beasts’.

By Emma | 02 February 2019

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The Gorilla Habituation Experience

With the gorilla habituation project in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park still at a mock stage, visitors can join researchers on this rare opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s mountain gorillas for up to four hours.

01 May 2018

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Some Like It Hot: How Animals Deal With the October Heat

With possibly one more month to go until the welcoming relief of the African rains, the question is, how do animals deal with the dry heat? Below, we highlight some of the sophisticated ways in which they cope:

By Shona | 12 October 2017

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Big Five - A poem by Fliss Teague

The Big Five is five animals that make an ace safari show: their names are lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo!

17 May 2017

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10 Interesting Facts About the Great Migration

The Great Migration is one of the most spectacular wonders of the natural world!

15 April 2016

Why Trust Yellow Zebra with your African Safari?

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"Yellow Zebra excels at understanding our needs and proposing a fantastic itinerary. They take the uncertainty and confusion out of planning. They're super nice, easy to work with, and the trip we arranged them to Southern Africa in 2018 was flawless. We've now planned a 2024 trip through Yellow Z..."

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"I haved worked with YZ 2 years in the past and am planning another trip for 2024. Emma has been responsible and flexible as needed. She provides good information and advice based on her travel experiences."

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"Olivia was great at listening to my specific requests. It truly is a designed for your wants and needs tour. The follow-up information regarding travel insurance, visas etc was top notch. You feel very prepared for your trip!"

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"I have been delighted with the planning process of our Yellow Zebra African Safari in Botswana. Our travel specialist, Wies Van Der Meer, East Africa manager, was enthusiastic, helpful and informative. His vast knowledge of Africa provided valuable information and perspective about the areas bes..."

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