Have you ever wondered…
If hippos talk underwater?
If ants talk at all?
Why elephant shrews tap dance?
Why birds sing at dawn?
A Sound Safari experience with Derek Solomon shares these answers and more.
Using specialised sound equipment, we eavesdrop on the wild and hear what mammals, birds, insects and other animals have to say. From the more audible lion roar, hyena whoop to the quieter elephant rumbles, birdsong and insect buzz – there is much to listen to.
The adventure includes a fascinating talk on the world of sound: including how and why the big cats roar, birds sing and insects chatter. It covers infrasonic elephant rumbles and underwater conversations by hippo, fish and others; as well as non-vocal sounds by mammals and birds. And wrapping up with hints and tips on sound recording with basic equipment including smartphones.
Game-drive vehicles are fitted with our sound equipment and guests are connected with individual headphones to listen in to nature’s orchestra and discover that there is even more going on in our wild places than we thought!
There’s never been a better time to reconnect with nature.