Posts belonging to Category 'Safari Binoculars'

Binoculars, Wildlife Safaris & Birding in Zimbabwe

I am currently on an extended stay in my country of birth, Zimbabwe, where from my base in the capital Harare, I will be visiting some of the best wildlife, safari and birding locations in Africa… if not the whole world. During these mini expeditions, apart from just simply enjoying the incredible nature that surrounds […]


Safari and Aircraft Binoculars

Today’s question comes from someone looking for Mid Priced Binoculars ($130 – $300 / £130 – £300) that are ideal for plane spotting near the runway as well as for taking on safari: Question: I am looking for binocular for near runway (~600-800m) aircraft viewing as well as wildlife safari, with good low light performance. […]


Vanguard 8x42 Spirit ED Binoculars on Safari

I recently wrote about me taking a pair of Luna Optics Night vision binoculars with me on safari that worked incredibly well. But as well as these, I also obviously took a pair of “standard day-time” binoculars with on that trip as well. My usual choice and my general advice for a good pair of […]


Binoculars with Digital Camera

Yes, they sound like a brilliant idea, especially if you are trying to save space when going travelling on safari for example and that is why I get so many questions from people asking about about binoculars with digital cameras. I have already written a number of articles related to the subject, so I wont […]


Women’s Binoculars / Binoculars for Women

Having recently written a review on the Eschenbach 8x25 Club W Binoculars, designed especially for women, I thought it may be an idea to put a page together of a few of the best women’s binoculars to make finding them easier for you. Binoculars for Women? For the most part there is nothing that different […]


Binoculars for the Kruger National Park

This weeks question comes from a South African, who often visits game reserves in South Africa and in particular the Kruger National Park: Question: I live in South Africa and regularly go to game reserves and, in particular, Kruger National Park. I am looking to buy a decent pair of binoculars in the next few […]


Steiner Binoculars for Safaris

Today’s question comes from someone looking to choose between two different models of Steiner binoculars, to take on safari. Question I can afford a Leica Ultravid compact but am also impressed (looks and review) with the Steiner 12x30 Wildlife Pro’s & the Steiner Merlin 8x42 binoculars. I am not a birder but am interested in […]