Animals can at once seem very alien to us while paradoxically full of personality. We can only guess at what really goes on inside their minds but nonetheless, they seem to radiate characteristics and quirks that make them more relatable to us, showing them as thinking, feeling creatures despite their differences to humans. This [...]
We’re about to head into our third episode of safariLIVE on SABC 3 and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how the show is going. Nonetheless, if it looks seamless it’s because a lot of hard work and practice has gone into getting the show just perfect for local screens. Because of this, we [...]
The bathroom isn’t normally a space thought to be host to a wide variety of life. It’s not supposed to be at all, one might say. But here at Djuma, I’ve encountered a wide variety of creatures (mostly insects) residing in the three bathrooms of safariLIVE’s campsite. Mostly, I see them during the night, [...]
As mentioned in last week’s blog, we’ve officially welcomed back the thermal drone! It is an amazing piece of equipment, which allows us to look for animals in the African wilderness from a perspective high above the ground. So, get ready to take to the skies once again. The thermal drone helps us to [...]
Our time on SABC 3 has officially kicked off and with that comes a slight adjustment to our regular show times for the coming weeks, as we make sure we’re ready to deliver the best possible LIVE animal action to our local screens. We will be doing two sets of private rehearsals during the [...]
With Tayla and Scott recently leaving our ranks, we’ve been busy scouring the land for bright, talented wildlife fanatics to join the team as presenters. And boy, did we strike gold! Our search has brought us not one or two, but THREE new faces who are currently with us as trainee guides. Better yet? [...]
safariLIVE’s camp is under siege. Who has breached its gates and is terrorizing the populace inside? Is it a group of marauding hyenas? A colossal force of siafu ants? An enraged elephant, finally sick of these annoying humans who bumble about its kingdom? All valid guesses but the intruders who cause no end of [...]
Get your pilot’s goggles ready safarians, we’re welcoming back the thermal drone! This incredible piece of technology allows us and you to experience the wonders of the African wild, not only from a bird’s eye perspective, but also in a way that does not disturb the natural behaviour of the animals we have all [...]
The upcoming SABC broadcasts are a huge milestone for the safariLIVE family! We are extremely excited to be able to broadcast our LIVE, interactive safari experience on South African television for the first time. This does of course mean that once again, we need to polish our performance and make sure that we are [...]
This October marks a month of change for safariLIVE and it is truly an exciting time for us all. As of 21 October we will officially be broadcasting our LIVE and interactive safari experience to South African audiences for the first time on LIVE television! WildEarth comprises of mostly African born and raised staff [...]
