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What You Need to Know To Plan the Perfect Trip to Africa
Asking a traveler where they want to go and what they want to see in Africa is a loaded question that’s often difficult to realistically answer right off the bat. Some travelers might dream about enjoying 3-days of luxurious wine tasting via horseback followed by a mobile safari through [...]
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Choosing Where You Want To Visit on an African Safari Vacation
Deciding where to go on your African safari vacation is quite likely one of the most exciting and toughest decisions you’ll ever make. This post is designed to ease your mind about where to visit on safari and choose the parks, reserves, and areas that are right for you. Below is a spotlight on a variety [...]
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How to Plan your Holidays to Zambia!
I have just compiled a new video on how you should go about planning your vacation to Zambia. The video includes two “must visit” websites you should consider. Enjoy! Michael Any Other “Zambia-Related” Travel Resources to Share? Please comment below in the comments section. Thank you!
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Travel and Photography Tips in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | South Africa
When people think of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, they think of red sand dunes and massive black-manes lions, but it’s the small things that make this extenisive conservation area such and extraordinary place. Ground squirrels, surricates, and even Cape cobras are all regularly seen and even photographed! So next time your body is craving the African bush, and you know it’s time for somewhere other than the Kruger National Park, head for the Northern Cape...and explore the Kgalagadi.
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Dirt and Dust on Safari
Safaris can be and usually are a dry and dusty place. If you’re not careful when handling your DSLR on safari then things can go wrong very quickly. One of the first things to be sure of is getting yourself equipped with a good adventure style camera bag. I have ...
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The Ultimate African Safari Packing List!
Today’s guest post is from Ziara Safaris, a Kenya safaris tour operator that specialises in custom and private trips around all of the major National Parks and Game Reserves. This will most certainly be the first article of a long series…so stay tuned for other exciting tips in the near ...
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What You Need To Know Before Booking a Luxury Honeymoon to Africa
Each region of Africa is full of new and exciting cultures, adventures, and history. But some areas are better suited for you based on your specific preferences. South Africa, for example, is great for honeymooners who wish to experience city elements and some wildlife safaris, while East Africa is ideal for those who wish to [...]
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HOW TO: Learn Typical “Lekker” South African Expressions for the FIFA World Cup 2010!
Food & Drink-Related Babbelas (bub-buh-luss): A hangover. Biltong: meat that is salted, cut into strips and dried in the sun. Typical biltong has a “beefy” flavour, but you can also get ostrich biltong, antilope biltong or even buffalo biltong. Boerewors (boor-uh-vors): Traditional farmer’s sausage. Braai: “barbecue” in Afrikaans. South Africans ...
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Tips for Planning an African Safari Vacation!
Guest Post by Rob Reed. Calling an African safari your “vacation” is a pretty huge understatement. A trip of such magnitude usually ranks right around “climbing Mt. Everest” and “boating down the Amazon” on the “do it before I die” lists of our planet’s most adventurous souls. A vacation is ...
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5 Items Not To Bring On a Safari Tour
During a day trip on safari, it’s essential to only bring necessary items. Some items not only take up too much room, but are also considered unsafe to bring on safari. If you missed our previous post on what TO bring on a trip to Africa, click here to read the list of safari vacation essentials. Below [...]
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