African Blog: Guide

• Blood, Sweat and Beers - the KZN Battlefields

  thefynbosguy in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Community & Culture,,

  March 3rd, 2010 11:15am

  Let me come right out and say it up front: old battlefields are really the preserve of guys. I mean, can you really see your girlfriend/wife/sister/daughter standing in a windswept field, kn...

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• Is a luxury safari worth the cost?

  derek-boshard in South Africa,, On Safari,,

  March 11th, 2010 2:50pm

  The light aircraft touches down on the tarmac, as a herd of elephant browsing on Marula trees nearby greet you. The door opens and you breath in the w...

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• Going on a diving holiday is not unlike going on Safari

  liesel-muller in Mozambique,,

  April 30th, 2010 2:39pm

  Situated off the Northern Coast of Mozambique lie some unparalleled dive sites - both recently discovered and no doubt yet to be discovered sites. It was on a dive off ...

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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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• Authentic South African - a fabulous Kruger trip

  carlien in South Africa,,

  May 19th, 2010 9:47am

  Every time I go to the Kruger National Park, I just fall in love with it all over again. Iconic Kruger is really a place for every budget & type of client. From a value for money experience to a Uber luxurious retreat. W...

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• Books I would tell a guest read…..

  pmdtphotography in Botswana,, South Africa,,

  May 26th, 2010 3:21pm

  Inspired by a Blog entry on this site, I am going to list a few books that I recommend to guests who are eager to learn while on safari. BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH The entire serious - animals and birds especially - are like...

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• A few “Safari” words: Part 1

  africanarray in Botswana,, Kenya,, Lesotho,, Malawi,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,,

  May 26th, 2010 4:22pm

  Is your ranger using words that you don't understand? Searching through pages and you have no idea what they're saying? Here's our first guide to a few frequently used safari terms: An...

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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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• Guided Game Drives vs Self Driving

  claudiskies in Other,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Self-drive holidays,,

  July 12th, 2010 12:58pm

  So you're planning your safari. You've figured out the who, the where, and the when. Now about the how... ...

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• Safety hints while you stay at a game lodge:

  africanarray in South Africa,, On Safari,, Quick lists,, Travel Tips,,

  July 13th, 2010 12:57pm

  If this is your first visit to a game lodge, or if you’re traveled to a few places, it’s important to understand that there are safety precautions to consider. In this unfamiliar environment, no matter how comfortable your sur...

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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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• Zimbabwean Luxury Safaris:  Back on the Map

  Vanessa in Zimbabwe,, News & Current Affairs,,

  July 30th, 2010 4:58pm

  A country once known as the bread basket of Africa, has been through a decade of darkness and despair and while a great moral debate still rages on w...

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• In the Trees: Tree Houses in Africa

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Malawi,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Quick lists,, Quirky Stuff,, Romance,,

  August 2nd, 2010 5:37pm

  A tree house in Africa is not like the tree house you used to play in as a youngster, in fact, many of them are filled with four poster beds, antique furniture and Pers...

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• Chimp Safari: Chimpanzee tracking in Africa

  emmagass in Tanzania,, Uganda,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  August 3rd, 2010 5:06pm

  Chimpanzees are our closest relatives, separated by a mere 6 million years and 2% of our DNA. Trekking through the dense forests of Central Africa to observe them in their natural habitat and engaging in the...

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• Guidelines for Tipping on Safari

  claudiskies in African Adventures,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  August 4th, 2010 3:13pm

  As the saying goes, tipping isn't a province in China. But it is a reality when on safari in Africa. While tipping staff for excellent service is always welcome, there's loads ...

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• We visit gorillas and gorillas visit us

  bobkathy in Uganda,,

  August 11th, 2010 8:56pm

  Monday July 19 The trip we started planning so long ago has finally arrived. It was almost a year ago that we obtained the ...

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• Go Local! Home-Grown Guides on Safari

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, City Life,, Community & Culture,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  August 12th, 2010 4:32pm

  Any foreign destination comes with its fair share of scariness: new customs to navigate, food to digest, clothes to wear and terrain to travel through. ...

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• African Holidays: plan ahead or wing it?

  claudiskies in Other,, African Adventures,, Travel Tips,,

  August 26th, 2010 4:42pm

  I recently read a discussion forum on whether or not it is better to be spontaneous when planning a vacation or whether its better to plan ahead. ...

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• Stepping out: Walking Safaris in Zambia

  Vanessa in Zambia,, On Safari,,

  August 31st, 2010 6:24pm

  Are you doing a superb impression of a hamster on a wheel? Is your Blackberry super-glued to your fingers? Need to stretch those legs, get some fresh air a...

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• Where to go on Safari: National Parks v Private Game Reserves

  africanarray in South Africa,,

  September 17th, 2010 1:55pm

  Visitors to South Africa often ask where they should go for their safari. It is (possibly) a once in a lifetime experience and you want to be certain that you get the best out of y...

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