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Southern Africa 2007-08-07 12:47:34 Among these countries, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa
are the key safari destinations.
On the wildlife front, these countries national parks and reserves rival those of East Africa. These include South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Botswana’s chobe National park and the Okavango Delta with its lagoons, lakes and hidden channels covering an area of over 17,000 square km making it the largest inland delta in the world.
Among Southern
Africa’s variety of attractions are its unique landscapes the likes of the enormous dunes of the Kalahari and Namib deserts, with the world’s tallest dunes.
The region also has a very rich culture. With the Zulu people of South Africa whose kingdom was the most feared and respected in the nineteenth-century. The Zulu are a people proud of their culture and this can still be seen when you visit a Zulu village.
Organizing a safari- Planning a safari
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Bargaining 2007-08-06 12:33:55 For most people especially from developed countries, bargaining is not something they are used to.
I mean think about it? How often do you walk into Wal-Mart and bargain for your shopping? The closest most people get to bargaining these days in eBay.
In Africa bargaining is a way of life and in fact for most small scale sellers selling their wares. It is a common practice to start high expecting the buyer to bargain with you.
Bargaining therefore is an important skill to learn, since every time you pay that ‘special’ price you are not only getting a bad deal, but you are also making things more expensive for tourists after you who will find it harder to bring down inflated prices.
Bargaining when done properly can be a lot of fun!
Just remember that when you are bargaining you are not begging the seller to sell it to you at a lower price you are simply saying that the item is not worth the price quoted.
The golden rule to remember is NOT TO GET EMOTIONAL.
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Top 10 African safari - vacation destinations 2007-08-05 05:56:22 10- Okavango Delta, (Botswana)
The Okavango is a labyrinth of lagoons, lakes and hidden channels covering an area of over 17,000 square km making it the largest inland delta in the world. Trapped in the parched Kalahari sands it is a magnet for the wildlife who depend on the permanent waters of this unique feature.
On the mainland and among the islands in the delta, lions, elephants, hyenas, wild dog, buffalo and hippos can easily be seen. It certainly is a vacation destination that would provide you with a lifetime of memories.
9 - Mount Kilimanjaro, (Tanzania)
Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania stands at 19,340 feet (5896m) and takes about six days to conquer. Be warned, three in four people who attempt this mountain don’t make it to the top because either people underestimate the mountain and the altitude or they overestimate their fitness level. It may not be a serious climb like Everest but Mt Kilimanjaro demands respect.
8 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Read more:African
Organizing a safari- Planning a safari 2007-08-03 11:08:31 There are three ways to arrange a safari – buy a tailor made or what is known as a customized safari with a travel company, buy a package, or arrange everything yourself.
Whatever you choose depends on you and each has got its own advantages.
For people seeking to maximize on their holidays a prearranged safari would be advised so as to save hours and days which could be spent trying to find reliable transport and accommodation.
Caution should be taken when choosing a safari company especially since it is standard practice to pay in advance to ensure a booking.
The nightmare scenario would be to pay for your safari and then get to your destination and discover that the company does not exist!
Arranging things yourself
It is perfectly feasible to organize your own safari, either by renting a vehicle, or – doing an overland safari.
Should you be considering a self-drive then consider hiring a 4×4 four wheel drive vehicle. Land cruisers are a favorite. Others include Toyota Rav4
Choosing Accommodation On your visit to Africa 2007-08-03 09:30:40 For the visit
or to Africa
you will find a wide range of accommodation from very basic and cheap guest houses that are meant for locals and charge a few dollars a night to exclusive luxurious lodges and hotels. It all depends on your budget.
The terminology used for hotels varies slightly from one country to another but the basics remain the same.
You will also be surprised that hotel rating varies slightly from country to country. For example a five star lodge in Tanzania may be classified as four star in some other countries. The lower the star rating of the hotel the trickier it gets, so you may want to consider more than the star rating of a hotel when looking for accommodation. Consider also what others have to say about the hotel by reading reviews.
Single rooms have one bed meant for one person even if the bed is big enough for a couple. Some cheap hotels may however allow couples to share single rooms for the same price as a single person.
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A look At Severin Sea lodge Mombasa 2007-08-03 04:58:31 Severin Sea Lodge, is a hotel situated where on the white sandy Bamburi Beach over looking the Indian Ocean. The cool sea breezes and the equator sun give pleasant warm temperatures all year round. The hotel has a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, and is set amongst lush tropical gardens giving you peace and tranquility and making your beach holiday an exceptional experience.
Guests can select between the Karibu or Comfort class:
There are a total of 100 Karibu rooms equipped with air-conditioner, telephone, bath or shower and safe.
The comfort class rooms are 100 in total and have ceiling fans, a silent air-conditioner and mosquito nets. The spacious bathrooms are furnished with 2 hand washbasins. Private safe, hairdryer, mini bar, direct dial telephone and piped music are additions, which are intended to make your stay more enjoyable.
Severin Sea Lodge Dining
An international menu uses farm produce, fresh seafood and tropical fruits to provide wonderful Gala Buffets and many- Read more:Mombasa
Kenya As A Tourist Destination 2007-08-02 11:03:57 Kenya a country found on the Eastern part of Africa is one of Africa’s most exciting wildlife destinations.
For the visitor, Kenya is a promise of the world’s finest game viewing, unspoilt beaches, rugged mountains, spectacular landscapes, ancient Swahili cities and gracious, unaffected hospitality.
In fact the word safari has it’s origin in East Africa. Safari which is a Swahili word meaning journey was adapted form Swahili a language spoken in East Africa and is now broadly used to refer to wildlife and game viewing.
Ever watched one of those great wildlife documentaries?
Chances are that it was either shot in one of Kenya’s best known national parks Amboseli or Masai Mara.
These are just some of Kenya’s main attractions
Maasai Mara
Indian Ocean beaches
Mount Kenya
Tsavo
Lake Turkana
Amboseli National Park
Gedi ruins
Mombasa
Samburu and Shaba National Reserves
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Beaches 2007-08-02 02:52:59 Africa is known for its great white sand beaches.
But before you pack your bags and head on to just anything that looks like a beach in Africa here is some advice on choosing one in the first place.
By far the most popular beach areas are those that are sheltered from ocean currents like along the Indian Ocean from Kenya to Mozambique, also along the Mediterranean which includes countries like Tunisia, Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and also on the Indian Ocean islands of the Comoros and Madagascar. Ghana too is fast becoming a popular tourist destination and has quite a lot of history even dating back to the days of slave trade.
Of equal importance as geographic location is the kind of holiday you have in mind. There are some resorts where you will find hundreds of other holiday makers, together with beach boys trying to sell you all manner of items including “romance”.
In other places you will find “all-inclusive” resorts that cater for high end customers with money to spend. Some Read more:Beaches
On Safari 2007-07-31 11:17:58 Eastern Africa which consists of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda and Southern Africa which consists of Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa have plenty of wildlife and are considered countries for wildlife safaris.
Predators
Lions, leopards and cheetah can easily be spotted in many parts of sub- Saharan Africa.
Lions the top predator on Africa's plains are the easiest to see because they tend to live in prides made up of the dominant male and several females. They have no natural enemies. They are however in constant battles with the spotted hyena for territory and kills.
Leopards are the hardest to spot. They will often hunt at night although they are considered cheif opportunities who will take advantage of any situation for example a leopard will not think twice about hunting an antelope that may have strayed close to the tree even though it may already have a meal stored on the tree branches.
Cheetah prefer flat open ground, where they can out run Read more:Safari
Wild dogs use team tactics to catch prey 2007-07-29 04:56:07 When it comes to team work, the african wild dogs illustrate it best. Their cooperation in hunting down prey is supreme.
Together these marathon runners work as relay team to chase large prey such as gazelle, a wildebeest or an antelope, until it drops from exhaustion. The african wild dog is built for stamina. A deep chest, slim legs and a short coat that allows the animal to lose body heat quickly.
These animals don’t really stalk their prey they however do lower their heads and flatten their large rounded ears on approaching a grazing herds until they pick a victim.
Like all predators wild dogs generally pick injured young or weak animals whenever they can. Thomson’s gazelle ‘stot’ or bounce stiff legged. The fitter the animal, the louder the stot and the more energetic the bounce. This they do this to intimidate predators almost communicating the message that the predator doesn’t stand a chance.
It is during the chase that this team work becomes very effective. Dogs may Read more:tactics
Food and Wine Pairing 2007-08-10 13:25:47 When it comes to food and wine pairing, the old age advice has always been that white wine goes with white meat and red wine goes read meat such as beef...
The African Wild dog 2007-08-13 03:21:14 The african wild dog, also called Cape hunting dog,or the painted wolf, roams the open plains and sparse woodlands of Africa... Read more:African
Mikumi National Park, dainty and appealing. 2008-02-25 05:10:40 Mikumi National
Park is located 283 km (175 miles) west of Dar es Salaam on the main Morogoro-Iringa Highway and is the closest park to the capital...
Mikumi National Park 2008-02-25 04:40:41 5,000 square kilometre (47,000 square miles) wilderness that stretches almost to the shores of the Indian Ocean... Read more:National
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Package. 2008-02-19 04:02:49 Gentle Marangu Climb
6 Nights / 7 days
Tour Summary/ Features:
The well-liked Marangu route will get any reasonably fit person to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro
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Tarangire National Park. 2008-02-18 08:19:52 Located 118 km (75 miles) southwest of Arusha, Tarangire is the sixth largest park in Tanzania... Read more:National
African wildlife - Waterbuck 2008-03-19 05:28:43 Hearing the word "antelope" we spontaneously think of fast and slender ungulates inhabiting the African
arid regions... Read more:wildlife
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Package. 2008-02-19 04:02:49 Gentle Marangu Climb
6 Nights / 7 days
Tour Summary/ Features:
The well-liked Marangu route will get any reasonably fit person to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro
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Lamu- Cultural and beach Experience 2008-03-31 01:18:18 Just off Kenya’s north coast, there is a place whose history is as mysterious and fascinating as the winding streets of it’s medieval stone town... Read more:Cultural
Where To Go On African Safari 2008-03-29 18:04:13 For the first time traveler, where to go on safari can be quite tricky given the fact that Africa is a continent made up of 53 or 54 depending on whether or not you think Western Sahara should be independent (54) or part of Morocco (53)... Read more:African
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