SAUSAGE TREE'S UNIQUE SOUND SAFARIS

Join us on a exciting Sound Safari with a wildlife sound and birding expert  to find the answers. 

Have you ever wondereD

If hippos talk under water?
If ants talk at all?
Why elephant shrews tap dance?
Why birds sing at dawn?
 
Using specialised sound equipment, we eavesdrop on the wild and hear what mammals, birds, insects and other animals have to say.

The safari starts after lunch with a fascinating talk on the world of sound: including how and why the big cats roar, birds sing and insects chatter. Moving onto infrasonic elephant rumbles and underwater conversations by hippo, fish and others; as well as non-vocal sounds by mammals and birds, and we wrap up with hints and tips on sound recording with basic equipment including smartphones.
 
We then head off on the afternoon game drive to listen to nature’s orchestra amplified through individual headphones. As night falls, we tune in to the nocturnal soundscape before returning to camp.
 
An early start the next morning gets us out on a drive to catch the dawn chorus. We stop regularly to listen in to a host of other sounds before heading back to camp for breakfast. 

Choose your own dates (subject to availability)

• Minimum 2 people, max 6 people. Price for 2 to 6 people is R14,275 including a private game viewer

Reviews

“A wonderful activity! Not only does it offer a fascinating insight into animal communication, it also provides guests with a unique opportunity to experience the ‘Wow!’ of nature’s soundtrack, amplified through recording equipment.”

Robyn Keene-Young

“An interesting and very informative experience that inspires you to learn about and reconnect with “sound” and offers an amazing opportunity to delve into a wildlife experience with a difference. We really enjoyed being guided on this educational listening journey.”

Hugh & Julie Marshall