Stories from the Bush
KAMBAKU WILDLIFE & SAFARI BLOG
Wildlife Insights, Bush Tales, Tips, and Much More
Get to know us better and delve into stories and informative articles. Learn more about our team and the wildlife of the savannah beyond what we can convey in Instagram and Facebook posts. Special blog posts offer tips for your safari journey or reveal the secret recipes of our kitchen.
We wish you lots of fun reading, learning, and experiencing!
Your Kambaku Team
Guide Knowledge
Southern Yellow-Billed Hornbill
The reason behind its nickname is quite evident: the bird's large, yellow, banana-shaped beak is a signature feature. Often referred to as the "flying banana," this bird uses its remarkable beak, which is more accurately associated with the Red-billed Hornbill, for various purposes, which we will explore here:
Safari Tip
best Time for a namibia safari?
One of the most frequently asked questions is about the best time to travel to Namibia. In fact, especially in central Namibia, the appearance of the savannah, temperatures, and weather conditions vary significantly between July and December. However, every season has its own unique advantages…
Guide Knowledge
Ostrich
The notion that ostriches are unintelligent or bury their heads in the sand is a myth. Ostriches are actually quite intelligent birds, equipped with sharp senses, quick reflexes, and effective social behaviours, all of which are adapted to ensure their survival in their environment.
Story Telling
A bushman's story
In Namibia, many different ethnic groups live together, including tribes of the San peoples, who are widespread throughout southern Africa. The colonists called these hunters and gatherers "Bushmen" (from Afrikaans "boesman" and English "Bushmen") and made use of their outstanding talent in tracking. A true cultural treasure of the San is their numerous fables and stories.
