In most places around the globe we are being told to stay at home for social solidarity. While this can be a bit daunting after a couple of days being stuck inside, this doesn’t mean we have to give up nature and the opportunity to be outside – albeit virtually!

The safari world has taken on the challenge to bringing nature to those who are currently at home. In the last few days we’ve seen a number of initiatives come up and we couldn’t be more delighted to tune in and listen to the calls of the wild and go on safari in different reserves.

We have put together a small list of websites and lodges where you can kick back, relax and enjoy a #CouchSafari from the comfort of your home.

• Singita has launched their Virtual Game Drives – live wildlife sightings broadcast on Instagram by Resident Photographer, Ross Couper. In addition to the live drives they are also posting daily Instagram Stories from the wilderness in an effort to transport you to Africa through your phone and immerse you in the incredible landscapes.
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• Angama Mara alongside Adam Bannister Wildlife are putting together daily videos of what the Masai Mara is like during this time. Ever wondered what it would be like to have the Mara all to yourself? They are living the dream and you can join them too.
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• Mala Mala Game Reserve is putting together a playlist called “Rangers in Isolation”. In every episode the ranges who have stayed behind in the camps, compile the highlights of their daily drives. It’s worth watching alone just for the scenery along the Sand River.
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• Tanda Tula has started compiling episode for their #SofaSafari series. Jump alongside the guides for a virtual safari in the beautiful Timbavati.
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• Tintswalo Safari Lodge has also brought on virtual safaris. If you wish to explore the Manyeleti Game Reserve they have you covered. With fantastic wildlife sightings, Tintswalo’s motto is “We’ll bring the magic to you.”
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• Painteddog.tv alongside Brent Leo-Smith has a vast array of content brought straight to you from our doorstep in the Greater Kruger area, South Africa. From mini docu-series such as the “Tale of Two Mothers”, to episodes explaining the origin of animal’s scientific names, to a separate channel of live bush cams you will find a vast library of African tales and knowledge.
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• The popular WildEarth.tv brings twice daily and interactive safaris from Djuma Game reserve in the Sabi Sand and andbeyond’s Ngala Private Game reserve in the Great Kruger Area. Jump onboard and join the professional presenters as they take you on an adventure in the bush. No time to watch it live? That’s ok, shows are recorded and you can even find our private guides Tristan, Ale, Tayla and Brent on some of the shows as well.
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• andBeyond‘s guides both in the Sabi Sand (Kirkman’s Kamp and Tengile) and Phinda Private Game reserve are out everyday monitoring the wildlife out in the bush, tuning into and Instagram live feed when they come across sightings so you can enjoy them too
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• Lion Sands Game Reserve (Sabi Sand) and Madikwe Safari Lodge (Madikwe Game Reserve) have joined the virtual safari world. With a core Lockdown crew, rangers in both lodge have taken it upon themselves to head into the bush to capture the daily life in the reserves during lockdown for your enjoyment.
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• Sabi Sabi Game Reserve has taken it upon themselves to keep the little ones at home entertained! The series  “EleFun Escapes in the Wild” focuses on sharing sharing fun facts about the fauna and flora of the African Bush and it’s aimed at the young conservationists.
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• Londolozi Game Reserve participates bringing as beautiful imagery as ever in a weekly compendium of the safari highlights in the reserve during lockdown.
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• Ulusaba is the latest lodge to join the #SofaSafari movement bringing to you the highlights of the Western Sabi Sand
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• Robin Pope Safaris with lodges in Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe are offering short #SafariDiaries with different themes every week. If you’re looking to explore other wilderness area, they’re definitely worth a watch
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• Asilia Africa, based in East African  is now offering a Virtual Sofa Safari journey! From the Serengeti to the Masai Mara have a look and and get inspired by these amazing destinations
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Cherry on top? We can assist you in putting together a safari to any of these amazing reserves so you can live them too. Just pop us an email on info@wanderingthru.com