Here are some vivid impressions from the African wilderness, along with our selection of film and book recommendations to immerse yourself in the southern African experience.
To gain further insights into your specific safari destination, we've compiled specific film and book recommendations for the countries we offer tours to. You can find these under the travel information for each country.
Out of Africa
A classic that likely stirs a longing for Africa in everyone. This award-winning film starring Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, and Klaus Maria Brandauer tells episodes from the life of Danish writer Karen Blixen, who migrated to Kenya in 1913.
Nowhere in Africa
This Oscar-winning German film by director Caroline Link is based on the autobiography of Stefanie Zweig. It depicts the story of her Jewish family fleeing Germany during the Nazi era to settle in Kenya, where they rebuilt their lives until two years after the end of the war.
Gorillas in the Mist
"Gorillas in the Mist" is the adaptation of the life of zoologist and gorilla researcher Dian Fossey, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver. It's an impressive film with fantastic wildlife and spectacular landscape shots from East Africa.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
In this moving 2019 film based on a true story, a teenager builds a wind turbine with the help of a book to save his village in Malawi from famine.
The Lion King
A true Disney classic that spawns numerous earworms! The animated film tells the story of Simba, the lion cub, as he struggles to find his place in the "Circle of Life." It was followed by two sequels in 1998 and 2004, adapted into a musical in 1997, and remade in 2019 as a computer-animated film.
Africa
The six-part BBC documentary "Africa" starts with stunning footage from the Kalahari. In the English original, the series is narrated by David Attenborough.
Our Planet – The Wildlife of the Serengeti
This wonderful documentary takes you on a journey through the vast Serengeti, introducing you to a variety of impressive animals that call this immense area, stretching from northern Tanzania to southern Kenya, their home.
The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Gentle Giants and What They Taught Me – Lawrence Anthony
A Game Ranger Remembers – Bruce Bryden
Whatever You Do, Don’t Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide – Peter Allison
Memoirs of a Game Ranger – Harry Wolhuter
Mammals of Southern Africa – Chris Stuart
Birds of Southern Africa – Ian Sinclair
Beat about the Bush – Mammals – Trevor Carnaby
Plants around us – Alison & Roger Heath
Birds around us – Peter Hancock
Mammals around us – Peter Apps
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