African Blog: Big-5

• Top Tips on Enjoying a Malaria-FREE Safari

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Swaziland,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  March 15th, 2010 10:56am

  Since I was small, my trips to the Kruger National Park have always been dampened by having to take some nasty-tasting medicine in the morning, and even for a few weeks after our trip. Much to my chagrin, my refusal...

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• A family safari in the Eastern Cape

  burnleyfi in South Africa,,

  April 12th, 2010 8:00am

  Situated just outside Kenton on Sea and one and a half hours drive from Port Elizabeth you will find the Kariega game reserve, the location for our first ever family safari holiday. Taking m...

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• Where to Go Next in Africa

  kimberoo in Kenya,, South Africa,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, Travel Tips,,

  April 23rd, 2010 3:04pm

  Some worldwide destinations struggle to reinvent the wheel for return travellers, because once you've been there and done that, it's hard to be motivated to plan, spend and go to the sa...

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• On a Game Drive: Be Cool

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  May 11th, 2010 2:53pm

  Many people on their first African safari will ask all the right questions: what do I bring? Is it safe? Can I take photos? Will there be beer? Well, maybe not so much ...

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• Our tips on choosing the best lodge for your safari experience

  africanarray in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,,

  May 14th, 2010 12:02pm

  There are so many lovely places to stay, each as unique as the other, and each one offering another memorable experience. When you decide where you should stay, your decision should be influenced by more than just the price and the location. We've put toge...

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• Game Viewing in the Eastern Cape: Aloes, Spekboom & Karoo Scrub

  kimberoo in South Africa,, Wildlife,,

  May 28th, 2010 4:25pm

  Driving through the scrubby green bush of Shamwari Private Game Reserve recently, I was made aware o...

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• Botswana and Kruger

  hakane65 in Botswana,, South Africa,,

  June 30th, 2010 7:17pm

  May 8-22, 2010 This was a 14-day trip spanning Northern Botswana and Sabi Sands Reserve in Kruger. It was booked by go2africa.com. We had a fantastic time. We visited 5 lodges, 3 Desert? lodges in Botswana and 2 lodges in Kruger. It's very di...

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• Is a Cape Town Safari possible?

  emmagass in South Africa,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  July 1st, 2010 1:23pm

  Cape Town is in Africa; Africa is home to the iconic Big 5 African animals, therefore you should be able to go on Safari near Cape Town. Right? Well not exactly. Cape Town has incredible n...

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• Elephants, Camels & Horses: Animal-Back Safaris

  kimberoo in Kenya,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  July 16th, 2010 3:52pm

  So maybe you're trundling along a winding reserve road in the back of yet another game-drive vehicle, only this one has camouflage seats and extra blankets, and you think to yourself, '...

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• Africa’s UGLY Five

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Quirky Stuff,, Wildlife,,

  July 27th, 2010 10:28am

  Whenever my family and I have been on a trip to one of South Africa's great wildlife reserves, it's always been with the 'hunt' of a particular group of animals in mind. Ah, yes the Big 5. ...

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• So you think you know buffalo…?

  nicolawade11 in Botswana,, Kenya,, South Africa,, Swaziland,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Quirky Stuff,, Wildlife,,

  August 19th, 2010 10:09am

  Nobody said it better than Robert Ruark when he wrote, “A [Cape] buffalo looks at you like you owe him money.”...

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• Beyond Lake Malawi: Places Worth Leaving Your Hammock For

  sandramallinson in Malawi,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,, On Safari,,

  September 8th, 2010 12:56pm

  Swaying in a hammock, fortified by a late afternoon G&T, squinting at the dazzling surface of the lake as a fisherman paddles by; I contemplate putting down my dog-earned novel and picking up my camera. ...

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• Sun City and Safari

  claudiskies in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,,

  September 15th, 2010 9:19am

  Sun City in South Africa’s North West Province is a dazzling destination bursting with family fun and entertainment. Offering loads of thrilling activities ra...

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• Hot Air Balloon Safaris

  sandramallinson in Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,,

  September 22nd, 2010 4:32pm

  Winnie the Pooh once said: “Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon”. Wise words for a bear of little brain! Imagine then the peaceful bliss of floating in a wicker basket under a massive brightly coloure...

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• Primates in Africa: Gorillas, Chimps, Monkeys & Baboons

  kimberoo in Rwanda,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  September 23rd, 2010 3:57pm

  'I'm going on safari!', you say to an admiring group of friends, impressed with your daring and courage. They immediately think of you tracking lions in the savannah, c...

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• Fun Facts about Giraffes!

  africanarray in South Africa,, On Safari,, Quick lists,, Quirky Stuff,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  September 28th, 2010 11:57am

  They beautiful, majestic and graceful! Giraffes often attract more attention and cause greater excitement that certain members of the big 5. There is just something about them that captures your attention and make you stop for a moment, just to watch them ...

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• A Red Sea from the Sky: Ultimate Namibia Fly-In Safari

  kimberoo in Namibia,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  October 1st, 2010 4:36pm

  Like all good things, it's often best to start in the middle. And a fly-in safari to Namibia is most definitely a good thing - so it would be best to start in W...

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• Highlights of the Route 62

  emmagass in South Africa,, Self-drive holidays,,

  November 19th, 2010 3:37pm

  Last week I drove the inland alternative to the Garden Route, the Route 62. It was a journey of discovery through twisted rock formations, steep mountain passes, through pretty and authentic South African...

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• 5 Top Tips for an Affordable Luxury Safari

  sandramallinson in Botswana,, Kenya,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Self-drive holidays,,

  November 22nd, 2010 5:07pm

  If you’re feeling the financial pinch (and who isn’t these days?) you’re probably also feeling in need of a holiday! Unfortunately, the first thing to go in times of financial stress, is usually the holiday bu...

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• Africa’s Most Beautiful & Striking Antelope

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, Wildlife,,

  December 2nd, 2010 2:52pm

  I was on safari at Sanbona Game Reserve recently - a beautiful private reserve located in the Karoo in the Western Cape, and something really stood out for me: ...

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