African Blog: Serengeti

• What’s On in Africa in June & July

  kimberoo in Kenya,, South Africa,, 2010 FIFA World Cup ™,, African Adventures,, Community & Culture,,

  June 4th, 2010 10:36am

  I still remember the day we celebrated 100 days until the FIFA Soccer World Cup™ - and it seemed amazing, ...

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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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• 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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• Go North! Tanzania’s Classic Northern Safari Circuit

  kimberoo in Tanzania,, Travel Tips,,

  August 20th, 2010 4:48pm

  Go north! No, south! Wait, combine it with the coast! What on earth? ...

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• The Secret World of the Night Safari

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, African Adventures,, Wildlife,,

  August 24th, 2010 8:49am

  Ever wondered why 90% of the lions you see during the day are lying around, belly-up and snoozing? Ditto the snoring leopard in the tree. And why don't we ever see all those small mammals wi...

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• Spotted, Moving Swiftly: the Best Places to See Cheetah

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, On Safari,, Quick lists,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  September 1st, 2010 10:52am

  You have to feel sorry for cheetahs: way down on the predator pecking order (below wild dog, just above jackal), they regularly lose freshly-caught prey to lions and hyenas; they are persecuted as livestock-...

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• On Safari? Navigating the Serengeti Highway

  kimberoo in Tanzania,, Responsible Tourism,, Wildlife,,

  September 14th, 2010 4:47pm

  The explorers of the late 1800s and early 20th century could never have predicted Tanzania's vast Serengeti wilderness coming under attack. By lions, sure, but definite...

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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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• On Safari with my Blackberry: Tackling Technology in Africa

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Malawi,, Mauritius,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Rwanda,, Seychelles,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Quirky Stuff,, Travel Tips,,

  November 25th, 2010 11:21am

  So it's not like you need to hear the 'beep beep' of your cell phone while enjoying a beautiful sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, or the notification jingles when someone sends you a BBM ...

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• The Waiting Game - A river crossing in the Serengeti—-

  lauren in Kenya,, Tanzania,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  December 16th, 2010 3:11pm

  I would consider myself as a bit of a "fundi" on the wildebeest migration which occurs annually in East Africa ,but even this expert was a little put out in 2010 when t...

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• African Safari Villa Holidays

  claudiskies in Other,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,, On Safari,, Romance,,

  January 5th, 2011 8:48am

  Imagine a luxury safari complete with all the trimmings and toppings that you would normally expect, with the added bonus of being the only guests there? Anyone looking for a luxury safa...

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• Governors’ Camp Collection Game Report Masai Mara December 2010

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  January 20th, 2011 10:53am

  Governors' Camp Game Report, Masai Mara, December 2010 Weather & the Plains: December in the Masai Mara was most...

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• The Ins & Outs of Fly-Camping in Africa

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

  January 20th, 2011 11:31am

  Hearing the word 'camping' can for some conjure up hideous pictures of collapsing tents, mud everywhere and mosquitoes galore. Believe me, I've had a few similar vision...

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• Under Pressure: World Heritage Sites Threatened by Development

  sandramallinson in Kenya,, Tanzania,, News & Current Affairs,, Responsible Tourism,, Wildlife,,

  March 10th, 2011 4:39pm

  The pressure to develop and the need to conserve: two massive forces continually butting heads. Although this battle...

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• Singita Explore: Tanzania’s New Mobile Safari Camp

  sandramallinson in Tanzania,, News & Current Affairs,, On Safari,,

  May 24th, 2011 9:49am

  Say the name ‘Singita’ and I picture luxurious lodges with apartment-sized suites or ‘Out Of Africa’ tents furnished with mahogany antiques and Persian rugs.Singita accommodation is decadent - hedonisti...

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• Safari camp versus lodge - finding a girl-friendly safari experience

  Supastarfish in Botswana,, Kenya,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  June 14th, 2011 2:11pm

  When someone mentions 'camping in Africa' several things come to mind: large, hairy insects; sleep deprivation; and trench digging. In fact, just thinking about camping in the African bush guarantees my worst nightmare. I can just...

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• News from East Africa

  luxurysafari in Kenya,, Tanzania,,

  June 20th, 2011 1:39pm

  The Tanzania governmen...

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• Serengeti Highway: The End of The Road?

  sandramallinson in Tanzania,, News & Current Affairs,, On Safari,, Responsible Tourism,,

  June 30th, 2011 12:47pm

  A few months ago in a blog entitled ‘Under Pressure: World Heritage Sites Threatened by Development’ I wrote that p...

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• Great Places to Find Happiness

  sandramallinson in Malawi,, Beach holidays,,

  July 7th, 2011 12:40pm

  In a recent article in the USA Today, acclaimed travel writer Paul Theroux was interviewed on his ...

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• Fair Play or Rip Off? Why Foreign Tourists Pay More.

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Kenya,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, On Safari,,

  July 13th, 2011 10:15am

    Perhaps it's being partly Scottish that makes my blood alternately freeze/boil when it comes to matters financial. And like most people, I really can't bear paying more than someone else for exactly the same thing, but th...

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