Africa
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When it comes to planning an African safari, timing really is everything. The seasons determine where the wildlife moves, how lush or dry the landscapes are, and whether you’ll be sharing sightings with a handful of fellow travellers or…
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Zambia is still one of the world’s best-kept secrets and has recently opened up their borders for international travellers. Known as a top destination for adventure seekers and anyone who wants to experience an authentic and wild safari, Zambia…
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Recent photographs taken in November 2015 show that the most impressive waterfall in the world, the mighty Victoria Falls, appears to be drying up! It is known locally as ‘the smoke that thunders’ because of the huge spray caused…
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Thinking Tanzania? Tanzania is synonymous with iconic African sites and phenomena such as the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, the vast Ngorongoro Crater and of course the spice islands of Zanzibar. Besides being a great…
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The Southern African country of Botswana is currently enjoying a golden period of tourism and is probably the African safari destination of the moment. With a friendly population, good infrastructure, unbelievable wildlife and a wide range of accommodation options, it has…
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What is more romantic than a stroll down a perfectly white beach with not a soul in sight and the waves crashing at your feet? Africans have a deep affinity for a love story. At many places in Africa…
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Just like a winter season ski resort in Switzerland, the Zambian Safari operators in the South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi National Park regions have a clear on and off season. Both the South Luangwa River and the Lower…
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For most people, hyenas conjure up images of an intimidating troupe of mischievous, cackling, cowardly and pretty ugly creatures from the animated movie The Lion King. But did you know that these fascinating and intelligent animals have a remarkable…
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High Tea might seem like an exclusively English endeavour but in Southern and Eastern Africa you’ll find hotels offering the best selection of beautiful cakes, cucumber sandwiches, buttery scones and the freshest brew of Earl Grey tea just like…
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The Londolozi Private Game Reserve is located in the famous Sabi Sands Game Reserve, where there are no fences between their tract of wilderness and the Kruger National Park. This allows for free movement and migration of wild animals. Wildlife…