FINDING NATURE IN AFRICA

Most people believe that humans are the most important aspect of life. If you think about the way we live our lives, all of our attention goes to human beings. It is either ourselves, or the people around us. Even on the news and television, everything centres around humanity. We tend to forget that we actually share this world with the oceans and the forests, the birds and the bees. We forget to see the bigger picture and widen our minds.

Going on safari is one of the most magical and breath-taking experiences you can have, and it is all focused on the natural world. Watching a lion frolicking with its cubs in long grasses, seeing the sun slip over the horizon of an African savannah, or experiencing the thrill of a wildebeest migration: these are simply a few of the many ways that we can interact more closely with nature, and see up close all that it has to offer. And because you’re removed from your daily life, in picturesque natural environments, you can really take the time to be near to nature.

A good practice is to give a small amount of attention to something outside of us. Even if it’s simply gazing at a stunning vista, or a tree gently swaying in the breeze, or the birds twittering and foraging for seeds to eat. We forget all the beauty that we share the planet with. We forget to stop and stare. We need to remember that this planet is not just ours and that there is a lot more to it. And going on one of our safaris enables you to do just that: slow down in this often fast-paced life, take a moment to simply stop, and appreciate our amazing natural world.

I invite you to observe and give your full attention to something outside of humanity. It could be a flower, an insect, or any aspect of nature. How often do you connect with nature and what is the impact on you when you do?