Central Africa

For most people in the modern world, our first encounter with monkeys is via the television, the internet or books. When asked to picture a monkey, we all imagine a monkey eating a banana, but this is not the full buffet that consists of a monkey's diet.

Monkeys live all over the world, and throughout time, they have become a mainstay in our lives. From art, science, and popular culture, we have all come to know about monkeys before seeing one.

Enter the captivating realm of the African savannah, where a remarkable avian inhabitant reigns supreme—the Marabou Stork. With its distinctive bald head, wrinkled neck, and commanding presence, this enigmatic bird captures the imagination. Join us as we unveil the captivating world of the Marabou Stork—a true icon of African avifauna.

In this article, we'll uncover the physical and social traits and adaptations of the marabou stork - including the habitat, diet, social behaviour and so much more.

The diversity of birds in Africa might be less talked about, but it greatly exceeds that of the more popular mammals such as zebras, elephants, lions, and primates among others. Africa is home to around 2400 different bird species, and more than 50% are only found in Africa.

From the open savannahs to the dense rainforests, Africa's many ecosystems provide a haven for a wide array of bird species.

In this article, we'll take a look at the 10 most beautiful birds in Africa, that we think are a beautiful manifestation of nature's precise grandeur. 

Ostriches are famous birds that have long captured the imagination of people all around the world. These amazing birds are famous in zoos and safari parks due to their remarkable size, tremendous speed, and striking look.

African elephants are often thought of as one species but they are 2 separate species. There is the African forest elephant as well as the African bush/savannah elephant.

As their names suggest, African forest elephants live in the thick forests of Subsaharan Africa. On the other hand, African bush elephants live in the open savannahs and grasslands in Africa.

The African wilderness is full of interesting animals but none has quite the presence of the African Elephant. From their size, intelligence, and social structures, elephants are the most iconic of African wild animals, and you could spend days with them without getting tired.

Travelling is a very involved process, and the cost of going on a holiday is why many people don't go as often as they would love to. Given the very foreign nature of travelling to Africa, the question of what an African Safari costs, is a constant one.

The truth is that there is no standard price or price range for an African Safari. This is because the cost of the various services and products involved is different for the many places and various kinds of trips.

Going on a safari is extremely exciting and rewarding and therefore we wouldn't want it to be ruined by sickness.

Good preparation is the best way to ensure that you won't get sick, or even worry about getting sick while you explore the jungles and traverse the savannah. And that is where vaccinations come in.

Before we go any further, please remember that vaccinations are not a 100% guarantee against sickness and that each person is different so talking with your doctor is very important.

Choosing the RIGHT African Safari for your visit is a very important part of how your overall experience will turn out. This is an even steeper decision for the people who are visiting Africa from all around the world for the very first time.

Paying for a holiday is expensive and every care should be taken to ensure that your experience is above and beyond the money you paid to facilitate the trip. The experience should leave you willing to do it all over again.

For you to visit any country for purposes of tourism, or work the need for a visa is more of a rule than an exception. Countries can however work out a way of making this travel easier by eliminating the need for a visa when visiting another country.

The United States is ranked 7th in terms of travel freedom and holders of a US passport can travel to 185 countries and territories all over the world without needing a travel visa.