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Welcome to our blog! Our African safari travel blog features a smorgasbord collection of articles ranging from updates from the bush, safari stories, travel tips and advice, conservation matters, industry gossip and insightful news and reviews about travel in Southern Africa and East Africa. With contributions by travel experts with a passion for Africa, you will be inspired, informed and prepared for your next African adventure. Grab a coffee, you might be here a while! We welcome your comments, questions and opinions.
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Because of its geography, Madagascar’s climate is highly variable. Generally, Madagascar has two seasons: a hot, rainy season from November to April and a cooler, dry season from May to October. The east coast is…
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Kenya’s climate varies greatly from coast to highlands, with tropical humidity on the coast, dry heat in the savanna or semi-arid areas, and cool air in the highlands. Temperatures in these places are very consistent…
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On an African safari, if you have a knowledgeable guide, you are likely to learn all sorts of new and interesting information about the animals you see, including their collective nouns. What is a collective…
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Hotel Rwanda, an academy Award-nominated movie, released in 2004, praised Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager for single-handedly saving the lives of people who sought shelter in the Hotel des Mille Collines during Rwanda’s genocide against…
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The Choose Africa initiative is focused on creating awareness around the far-reaching effects of tourism in Africa, encouraging people to make responsible choices that have a positive impact. Simply by travelling to a place, you…
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A History of Madagascar by Mervyn Brown The fourth-largest island in the world, Madagascar has a unique blend of African and Asian culture. It is known as the home of some of the world’s most…
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World Elephant Day is an international annual event on 12 August, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world’s elephants. Conceived in 2011 by Canadian filmmakers Patricia Sims and Michael Clark of Canazwest Pictures,…
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When you go on a safari to Africa, it is a good idea to have some understanding some of the terms and lingo you might come across along the way. Big Five – buffalo, elephant,…
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Wonderful news! Congratulations Rwanda for receiving the World Travel & Tourism Council Safe Travels stamp. Rwanda has received the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council…
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A Maasai warrior is a fine sight. Those young men have, to the utmost extent, that particular form of intelligence which we call chic; daring and wildly fantastical as they seem, they are still unswervingly…
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Can I book an African Safari directly without using a travel agent? Of course, the simple answer is yes. However, why would you want to do this when your safari can be tailored to your…
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We have found that nothing quite inspires like a good book. Here is a selection of books that will give you a taste of Zambia in various forms; from personal experiences from residents and researchers to an…
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