The Big Five might get all the attention - but game viewing goes way beyond lions, leopards and large grey animals.

Travel with me to Botswana to chat with Grant Reed, co-founder of Letaka Safaris and veteran safari guide who has spent decades exploring the bush, training guides, and reminding guests that the “Small Five,” the “Ugly Five,” and even the “Sexy Five” deserve their spotlight too.

André and Grant unpack:

Why the “Big Five” started as a hunting term (and why guides now wince when they hear it)
What happens when you stop chasing sightings and start chasing experiences
Why birdwatching can be addictive, and how a “little brown job” might just steal your heart
The magic of mobile tented safaris in Botswana, where you travel lightly and leave only footprints

It’s a conversation that celebrates the whole ecosystem: from black mambas gliding through the grass to lilac-breasted rollers painting the sky.

Because in the end, Africa’s beauty isn’t measured by the size of the animal, but by the stories you uncover when you slow down, listen, and let the bush reveal itself.

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The Big Five: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_game

Letaka Safaris: https://www.letakasafaris.com/

Marabou Stork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marabou_stork

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