African Blog: Safari

• Honeymoon in Paradise: Why Africa is Hot for Romance.

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Seychelles,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Romance,,

  March 4th, 2010 4:05pm

  Recently, friends of mine returned from their honeymoon in Zanzibar, looking tanned, glowing and amazingly happy. Well, they just did get married in beautiful Cape Town...

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• Just because Africa is poor doesn’t mean it’s cheap!

  Vanessa in Botswana,, Kenya,, Malawi,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Responsible Tourism,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  March 10th, 2010 7:54pm

  A few years ago, I received a telephone enquiry from a person wanting assistance with planning a 3 week holiday in Bo...

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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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• 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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• Birds of a Feather: my Top 5 Birding Spots in Southern Africa

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  March 17th, 2010 11:01am

  Funny people, bird watchers (I should know - I am one myself). Capable of dropping everything in pursuit of some wind-blown vagrant or unpronounceable rarity, bird watchers (birders to their...

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• Weird Things We’ve Eaten in Africa

  kimberoo in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Food & Wine,, Quirky Stuff,,

  March 25th, 2010 12:44pm

  Pretty much anywhere you travel around the world will bring you up close to the local cuisine of that destination - unless of course you're being safe (and boring) and only sticking to fast food! ...

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• Getting a Bird’s Eye View over Africa

  avthepav in Tanzania,, Zambia,, African Adventures,, On Safari,,

  March 30th, 2010 2:10pm

  As far as I'm concerned one of the most unforgettable ways to experience Africa is from about 1 000 feet above the ground, looking down!This one-of-a-kind bird's eye view of the African wilderness offers a...

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• An African Spa holiday

  emmagass in Mauritius,, Mozambique,, South Africa,, Beach holidays,, City Life,, On Safari,, Quick lists,, Travel Tips,,

  April 7th, 2010 1:04pm

  “I need a holiday to recover from my holiday!” How often have you uttered these words on returning from a holiday that was meant to leave you feeling relaxed and invigorated? So often our holidays are filled to the brim with over indulgence;...

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• Africa’s Most EXCLUSIVE Experiences

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Mauritius,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Seychelles,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  April 9th, 2010 1:49pm

  So you've decided to come to Africa because it's the world's one last remote and undiscovered destination. You plan to conquer the continent and explore the wilderness, but when you arrive you find that Africa is quite......

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Zambia Safaris: Back On The Map?

  sandramallinson in Zambia,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  May 19th, 2010 6:31pm

  During the 1960s and early 1970s, if you walked into any travel agent in the UK, you’d probably have seen a poster of a wallowing hippo with the slogan ...

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• All together now…One Two Tree

  thefynbosguy in On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  May 20th, 2010 10:03am

  It's tough to be a tree in Africa: water is unreliable; elephants rip off your branches or just casually push you over; humans tear off your bark for medicine; and baboons use you as a jungle gym....

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• Luxurious Responsible Tourism in Remote Namibia

  emmagass in Namibia,, African Adventures,, Inspirational Stories,, On Safari,, Responsible Tourism,,

  May 21st, 2010 4:09pm

  Too often tourists and travellers are accused of being part of the problem; they rush into an area, indulge in a luxurious holiday and then rush out again without really getting to know the land they’re visiting or contributing ...

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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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