In our previous blog we introduced Africa’s ‘Big 5‘ and identified the other four African Animal Groups: The Little 5, The Shy 5, The Ugly 5.   In this blog we  focus on the ‘Little 5 ‘!  The ‘Little 5’ are a group of much smaller animals, named inspirationally, based on the relation of their names to their African ‘Big 5’ counterparts.   Header Photo Credit: GetLocalAfrica The ‘Little 5’ are:  the Ant Lion, Buffalo Weaver , Elephant Shrew, Leopard Tortoise and the Rhino Beetle!   Allow us to introduce you to these delightful little animals.   The Antlio ..read more

  You have booked or planning a safari in Africa, but you are concerned there are snakes, lots of them right? Should you be concerned or even take the risk? Snakes are amazing creatures and sightings of them are special, extremely rare, and a real privilege to observe in the wild, and nothing really to be worried about. There is a huge assumption that Africa is ‘full’ of snakes; and dangerous ones at that! Here, we are going to explore this myth and get some facts on snakes in Africa and tips on how you can stay safe while on safari. South Africa is home to about 151 species of snake (Sn ..read more

“Alexandra’s Africa was established in 2012 as a safe, sustainable, hosted safari and retreat tour operating company…we have never been anything else…”   Alexandra’s lifelong passion for Southern Africa and the conservation of its wildlife, culture and local communities is the driving force behind ‘Alexandra’s Africa’. For 10 years we have been hosting eco-cultural safaris and retreats across some of the most beautiful regions of Southern Africa including: South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Our trips promise to tread lightly on the environment and create local opportunity, whilst provi ..read more

A question we are often asked is, “How can I travel more sustainably?”. In today’s world, many of us are trying to work out how we can explore new places but ensure we still preserve its culture, beauty and wildlife. With high visitor numbers negatively impacting cities, cultural attractions and eco-systems; poorer communities often ignored from receiving tourism dollars; and fossil fuels from major airlines polluting our environment, it’s a tough issue.    One of the simplest (and most obvious) ways to be more sustainable and reduce our individual carbon footprint is to cut back on ..read more

Going on a safari holiday in Southern Africa isn’t just about the abundant nature and wildlife; it’s also about the rich art and cultural heritage waiting to be discovered. One of the most colourful provinces in South Africa is the Limpopo, home to the world-famous Kruger National Park and boasting the Ribola Art Route. A celebration of the Tsonga and Venda cultures, this immersive art route includes several studios, galleries and traditional homesteads belonging to local artists, woodcarvers, potters and other local families. Bursting with art and cultural heritage, the Robola ..read more

Gift Mkhado – Venda potter at work Going on a safari holiday in Southern Africa isn’t just about the abundant nature and wildlife; it’s also about the rich art and cultural heritage waiting to be discovered.   One of the most colourful provinces in South Africa is the Limpopo, home to the world-famous Kruger National Park and boasting the Ribola Art Route. A celebration of the Tsonga and Venda cultures, this immersive art route includes several studios, galleries and traditional homesteads belonging to local artists, woodcarvers, potters and other local families.   B ..read more

8 ways to travel more sustainably  A question we are often asked is, “How can I travel more sustainably??”. In today’s world, many of us are trying to work out how we can explore new places but ensure we still preserve its culture, beauty and wildlife. With high visitor numbers negatively impacting cities, cultural attractions and eco-systems; poorer communities often ignored from receiving tourism dollars; and fossil fuels from major airlines polluting our environment, it’s a tough issue.    One of the simplest (and most obvious) ways to be more sustainable and reduce our indi ..read more

Making Memories on a Safari Holiday  Do you love making memories that you can savour forever? Life is all about enjoying memorable moments; and an African Safari holiday is the perfect way to create amazing memories that will last a lifetime.    As an independent safari specialist, Alexandra’s Africa ensures that making memories is easy for our guests. Our eco-cultural safari experiences allow you to explore the beauty of Africa, its wildlife and nature, and also its amazing people – all of which ensure you have the holiday of a lifetime.  Here are a few activities th ..read more

There is always a reason to be sensible and choose the more affordable holiday option – possibly doing what you’ve done every year since you can remember. But you know what, maybe it’s time to splurge a bit and book that African safari holiday you’ve always dreamed of – and why not?  The kids may have left home; you might have come into some money, or that rainy day fund has matured and is looking very tempting. Having worked hard for years while carefully budgeting for schools, universities, annual holidays, maintaining a lovely home – it might be time to finally spoil yourself. An auth ..read more

A new addition to our ever-growing team. Welcoming our new social media marketer Hollie. Hollie applied through the kickstarter scheme to become part of the team here at Alexandra’s Africa. Since leaving University with a degree in film studies, Hollie branched out into working in marketing, design and art fields. She combined her artistic talent with her love of animals and started a small fine art business selling hand-drawn pet and wildlife portraits (see some of her work below). As well as this, Hollie is a graphic design and digital marketing enthusiast. (HM Art & Design) As a ..read more