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Birding and Birds(the feathered kind) in Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve original with video
It is the small things like Birds and Birding, which fill the gaps between animal sightings. Conducting Safaris and Tours to Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve from Durban to see the “Big 5” is all good and well… but there is a magical world out there just waiting to be discovered if we will only look.
Rhino Horn as Medicine
Rhino Horn & Rhino Poaching. Why Legalising trading is a GOOD idea. Rhino farming and its benefits. South Africa and their Rhino on a world trading floor.
What to Pack for Safari by specialist Tim Brown.
This question of “What to pack for Safari” is one which comes up quiet often and it is a good question. If you are coming to Africa for the first time it is important to take into consideration the area you will be visiting to aid the answer.
Stay with us for everything you will need and don’t forget to bring along “An Open Mind”
Safari etiquette
Safari etiquette, read about how to be a part of nature and enter the habitat where wild animals are protected in such a way that it does not impede on their natural and daily routine.
Birding and Birds(the feathered kind) in Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve.
It is the small things like Birds and Birding, which fill the gaps between animal sightings. Conducting Safaris and Tours to Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve from Durban to see the “Big 5” is all good and well… but there is a magical world out there just waiting to be discovered if we will only look.
Lion Cubs on Durban Safari
Lions are one of the most interesting wild animals found in Africa and we are lucky enough to share sightings of these amazing creatures!
During one of our Safaris from Durban we came across a pride of Lion, amongst them was a very young Lion cub.
This little guy was probably just under a couple months old.
Hyena Crawling Inside a Dead Elephant to Feed
Watching a Hyena crawl inside a dead elephant to feed has to be a rare sight!
While on one of our Safaris, we visited a sighting of a dead Elephant.
Watch! A Hyena climbing into the Elephant Carcass.
Cannibalism in nature – it is a dog eat dog world!
Cannibalism in nature is nothing new, nor is it uncommon in our human history.
It is just one of those topics people choose to shy away from discussing as it is so emotive!
Watch some amazing original footage of Hyena Cannibalism and learn about some local examples.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve : Lions Hunting Buffalo
Here is the real story of Lions hunting Buffalo.
Watch footage of Lions hunting Buffalo never shown by TV documentaries. This footage has been take over the past 5 years on our Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Tours from Durban.
Hluhluwe game reserve shows off African Wild Dog
African Wild Dog Teeters on the Edge of Extinction.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve has been protecting the African Wild Dog population from the brink of extinction for many years.
“Why are these incredible animals so close to “being gone forever?”
Stay tuned for answers &fascinating video footage from Tim Brown Tours.
Land expropriation without compensation
During this time in South Africa of great political instability it has been made clear that land expropriation without compensation will be officially a part of our constitution.
This now leaves us with the total confusion (in my eyes) as to who actually the land should be given back to.
As a white South African, with my parents having been requested to move to South Africa in the 1970’s to help with Civil Engineering training of our people to create employment, where do I stand?
Will it boil down to the simple fact that my skin is “white” that will determine if my land(that was paid for by my hard work) will be taken and will I be told to go back to where I came from? (Where did I come from?) Being born in South Africa and living almost my entire life here I feel South African.(I have no ties with Europe)
Kruger national Park Safari – what other options do you have?
Kruger National Park is often the first thing that comes to mind, yes? As a Durban based Tour Operator, I often think about why the Kruger national Park would be my first choice. What other option do You have …?
Well – Durban is home to the “oldest “game reserve (protected) Safari Park in Africa so say with us for some “nuggets of gold”
Ideas on building a Boma, its origins and what food to serve at a Boma dinner
Recently my family and I visited a lodge on the North coast of KwaZulu Natal, a route we (Tim Brown Tours) travel regularly conducting our Safari Tours from Durban. It was here I was looking at the lovely setup of the lodge and thought that it really needed a “Boma”.
This word “Boma” is one of those words which has crossed over a number of languages and therefore has an adjusted meaning in different areas.
Before we get into some of the ideas for building a Boma we need break down some of the meanings for this word.
Southern Ground Hornbill
Needing a hollow in a tree usually preferred to be 3 meters off the ground for protection. Looking at the size of the Southern Ground Hornbill you can see how near impossible this nesting habit can be.
Amazing animal sighting on our Durban Safari Tour
The Hippo then got up and slowly made his way over to the Rhino(two young males) and this is where things go really exciting!
Tim Brown Tours, live Radio interview
This past couple of weeks have been very busy for Tim Brown Tours, with a featured live Radio interview with Ubuntu Radio(South Africa’s only government owned radio station) and winning airtime on Hot 91.9 Fm at the Holiday Expo 2017.
Tim Brown Tours – Holiday Expo 2017 – Montecasino
This past weekend we were privileged to be invited by South African Tourism and Sho’tleft to promote Tim Brown Tours at the Holiday Expo 2017 at Montecasino. We would be representing KwaZulu-Natal as their preferred Tour operator.
Natures effects on humans
Nature is one of the greatest ways to positively change a humans perspective on life in a very short space of time! Join Tim Brown Tours for a life changing Safari from Durban, South Africa.
Best Things to do in Durban
Durban is an amazing city with more things to do than you would believe if you were not familiar with the area.
Watch highlights of Zulu Dancing, the famous Sani Pass in the Drakensberg and Safari footage.
Learn about different traditions and expand your horizons.
Impala : Dispelling the Myth
It is so common in the safari industry that guides are taught things which are not inline with logic and the laws of nature.
Stay tuned for some real Impala facts and some myths bust wide open.