Kenya: A Safari destination in Obama’s Homeland
Realizado el 19 November, 2008 - catalogado como Africa Safari Destinations
Kenya is among the most visited country in Africa. With Masai Mara which spearheaded the beckoning of the tourists to the country. And now, it has now come into a closer scrutiny as it was the home of the father of the president of the United States. Some ask the location, activities and some try locate it on their world map or globe. Some just wanted to read some interesting facts about this place.
Kanya is in the heart of Eastern Africa surrounded by Uganda, Sudan, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Somalia. Africa is a continent with an elephant’s ear shape. It consists of 47 countries and 6 island more; 53 in all counting the islands.
Kenya is the safari capital of the world together with Nairobe. Expect to rub elbows with the Big Five. Well, not literally for caution and an expert guide should be needed to get a better look with these animals. Besides the animals, lush-greenery, tall trees, high and forest filled mountains are also an attraction. In fact, Karen Dixen was so in love with Kenyas scenery that she wrote a book about it which landed on the silver screen.
Yet, the poets and literature-minded has also there own niche her in Kenya. Kenya has brought about few famous authors with their books/story shown in the silver screen worldwide; with artist like Kim Basinger, playing the leading role.
Kenya’s Climate is just perfect for a safari travel. Kenya is fortunate in its tropical climate which varies from hot, humid near the coast, and dry climate in the other parts of the country.
Expect to meet longs rain when you visit the place form April to June and shorter ones from October to December. Yet, the Serengeti annual migration is just on the perfect climate which occurs between June and September.
Other interesting things to grab while you are on Safari in Kenya are Kangas and kikois; they are bought for souvenirs. Though the purpose they serve here in Kenya may be different on what you got on your mind. Kangas which are sold in twos are wrapped around the waist and the other is used to carry babies.
After grabbing your souvenirs or memorabilia, it is then best to get hinge on Kenya’s local delicacy- nyama choma. It is actually goat’s meat with some vegetable. It is quite a tasty, delicious and tough meat.
A glimpse of Kenya is just a bit or a foretaste of the over all experience of an African Safari. A mind-blowing experience indeed!
Must see places in Africa
Realizado el 13 November, 2008 - catalogado como Africa Tour
Africa is one of the most famous continents all over the world especially when it comes about the Safari Africa.
Every year, there about more than thousands of travelers came to visit the country because of its inviting natural environment and free unique wild animals. For travelers who still have plans of coming in Africa to venture their safari holidays, some lists below are some must see places in Africa that you should include in your itineraries.
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Hermanus—located in South Africa, Hermanus is one of the most visited areas in Africa. This place as well is famous for whale watching activity. Most tourists who came here basically want to see the whales especially during the months of August and November. Aside from the whale watching activity; kayaking, township tour, wine tasting and cage diving is also available here.
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Durban—this part of South Africa is designated as one of the important ports in the country. Tourists can enjoy Durban’s beaches, their Victorian Indian Street Market and its Promenade.
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Knysna—this is actually a town located in South Africa particularly in the striking Garden Route. This town is one of the most well visited areas in South Africa because of its various activities and attractions. Tourists can find here huge lagoons which is good for water sports.
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Kruger National Park—this park in Africa is known as the oldest wildlife park established since 1898. This is the best place for tourists when they are planning to venture their safari travel in Africa.
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The Winelands—from its name itself, Winelands is famous for its wineries. Most of its regions here offer wine tasting tours. Aside from that this place as well in Africa is one of a must see places because it covers with striking sceneries that tourist should not miss to see.
What to You Expect in Your African Safari
Realizado el 7 November, 2008 - catalogado como Safari Vacations
If you are looking for a vacation and not just the usual vacation, an African Safari is one of the choices in which you can have that unique vacation. You may have wonder what’s in store for you in your African Safari, well here are some of the activities to expect in your African safari vacation.
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Being with the animals. You will most likely be sleeping with the animals; they are lodges where you can stay in game reserves or stay at one of the tents and go camping. There you can wake up with the animals and hear them in their natural habitat. You can even experience having breakfast in the wildlife, staff of the lodge will prepare for breakfast and snacks in vast amount before going on a walking safari in the morning and be able to see the animals up close and personal in their natural habitat.
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Game Viewing. Game viewing is one of the activities in this African Safari. After eating breakfast with the animals, walking and game viewing is the next activity. During winter, the game viewing will start a bit later than the regular days due to the cold mornings, there are also game viewing during at night time. You can actually ask for a special game night viewing, the staff can arrange that for you. You will find mostly animals pass by the camp during night time than during daytime.
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Having your own adventure. After your game viewing in the morning, you can do a little adventure on your own. You can go to the libraries which the lodges and the camps have, they mostly have small libraries with books about wildlife and many others and borrow some and have a quiet time under a tree while reading them. Or you can do bird watching or go to some water holes and so many other things.
These are generally the activities that you can do in your African vacation yet there are also activities such as hunting, having tours in the different parks and many more. Whatever activities that you will engage in this vacation, you will surely have a grand time, not just because of the things that you will be able to experience but also for the uniqueness of the vacation itself.
Where to go in Africa for your Safari Holidays
Realizado el 5 November, 2008 - catalogado como Best countries for Africa Safari Holidays
Africa is one of the most well visited countries all over the world. Despite the reality that there are so much places to go aside from Africa for a holiday vacation, still the country never gets down as one of the most visited countries especially when it talks about their famous safari holidays. However, Africa offers the best places to go for your safari holiday and below are some lists of the countries that you should not miss to visit.
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Kenya—this is one of the most recommended country in Africa. Probably all visitors can afford of going here because Kenya is appointed as the cheapest country for a safari holiday vacation. For more exciting Africa travel vacation, familiarizing Kenya’s weather condition is recommended.
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South Africa—for travelers who were looking for more exciting safari adventure, the country of South Africa is ideal for you. South Africa is also ideal for those travelers who wanted to experience independent trip because the country covers great roads where travelers can drive even by themselves alone.
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Botswana—if you want to experience the luxurious type of safari holidays, you can choose to venture your safari vacation here in Botswana. Botswana offers a vast number of private camps that proposed great game viewing ideal for small group of travelers.
These countries are just one of the best and recommended countries in Africa that travelers should also try to visit. But there are still so much to see and discover about Africa, known as the country covered with incredible animals and pristine natural environment. So maybe this is the time for you to discover the hidden beauty of Africa.
Bird African Safari, a Display of Colors and Agility
Realizado el 21 October, 2008 - catalogado como Africa Safari Destinations, Bird African Safari
I am fascinated with birds since I was small. The fascination got stuck until I reached my adult years. It got fixated with me. When I was given a chance to visit Africa for a chosen safari then… I grab to watch and get awed by the Bird African Safari.
The different vivid colors of the birds, the size, its agility and speed in flying charm its way to my camera lenses. Even those birds that cannot fly got my undivided attention. The history, its origin became my hobby.
Now, with a few luck with destiny I got the chance to witness Africa reservoir of birds from the colorful and graceful flamenco to the falcons that soar high above the African sky and it paid tribute to my collection of birds.
Check out this chosen location for a wonderful African Safari; indeed a feast of the flashes.
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Uganda. The most extensive birding safari ever in African land. Take a bird safari in Uganda and feast your eyes with a days trip in Mabira Forest, Mpanga forst and Mabamba forest, bird tour with in the city, and more great locations.
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Tanzania. A guest is always assured to see a bird in this place. Serengeti alone boast so many species of birds that one ma wonder where they all come from and they love to stay in Serengeti. Lake Manyara national park also a must-see place for the bird lovers so with the other parks like Tarangire national Park, Arusha National Park, Ngorongoro National park and also visit Rubondod Island ad Selous game Reserves.
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East Africa Referred by some as the best place for bird watching. The place consists of over 1,250 bird species to gloat over during the whole time of your safari. Indeed a busy time for all your cameras. Fell in love with East Africa collection of wonderful birds.
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Kenya. This is the hub of several species of birds that would surprise every expert of birds. From the minute tiny bee eater to the flamingo and to the large ostrich. Tour guides really is referred by some tourist as the walking encyclopedia of birds as they are so knowledgeable wit almost all species seen in the area.
- Botswana. Great bird watching in Okavango Delta, Chobe River and Chobe National Park this place is one of the top destinations for bird watching in Africa.
Cape buffalo, African Safari’s Best
Realizado el 7 October, 2008 - catalogado como Africa Safari Activities
Africa’s Cape buffalo that belongs to the Big Five are also hunted like its other counterparts like the elephants, tiger, and leopard. The Cape buffalo is the only animal that looks at you as if the next moment will be your conference with the maker. Therefore, it is best to watch these enormous animals with the protection of a guide or a vehicle. The buffalo hunt is best from July to November. In every African Safari Hunt there are variations to choose. You can choose a tiger hunt, lion hunt, buffalo hunt or a combination of all.
Cape buffaloes are known for its fierceness. It deserves our scrutiny on its existence but more so deserve the second thought and the necessary precautions if planning to hunt.
Tales of the buffaloes are so heroic but it may cause harm to those who carelessly hunt for them. Knowledge of buffalo behavior is very in need because one innocent move may mean danger for the hunters.
Buffalo hunt are very much conducive in some parts of Africa such as Zambia, Limpopo Province, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nambia and Okavango Delta.
Accommodations are easy and economical in some part of Africa when you go for hunting. A well-chosen agency will inform you of the basic information and budget for hunting a buffalo. You should know about license and regulations in bringing parts of the animals that you hunt.
A recommended agency of a friend is best followed for this will insure tried and proven good services. An enthusiast of hunting knows what to expect and what to do in bringing home animal parts from their hunt but for a neophyte hunter a knowledgeable adviser and suggestion is very much needed.
Cheap flight going to Africa for a cape buffalo hunt is plenty. You must also make sure that you got necessary documents when bringing hunting gadgets with you for this may cause delay. There is usually no problem in bringing licensed hunting gadget out of the country but there is delay in bringing in licensed gun in a certain country. So, please be informed on this matters.
How to enjoy your Safari Vacations
Realizado el 2 October, 2008 - catalogado como Safari Vacations
If you are fan of vacationing in wild places then Africa Safari should be next in your list. There are many enjoyable activities you can enjoy in this place where you can still find real green environment. This means your vacation is really an exciting and enjoyable one – with you breathing the freshest air around the countryside. In fact, many people from the western world as well as from the US territory are frequenting this place only to enjoy the Safari Holidays.
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1. Select your trusted African travel specialists – You will definitely enjoy your travel to Africa if you have chosen your travel agent. One of the most notable and professional travel agents in Africa is CC Africa Safaris & Tours. They are very credible travel agent as well as many travelers and vacationers have already proven the better services of this company. With this kind of specialist you can always stay away from hassles of getting bookings as well as in other forms of transportation.
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2. Plan ahead if you want to take a vacation – For those vacationers planning to experience the wilderness in Safari Africa it is always advisable to chose from exclusive safari camps and lodges to make you feel comfortable as well as the rest of the family members. Travelers who are not planning ahead usually experience shortage in travel budget and other needs simply because they don’t exactly know their duties and responsibilities.
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3. Make sure to have a tour guide with you – Tour guides also plays important role for vacationers and travelers to Africa Safari. Remember, you are new to the place and if you would not hire a tour guide it would be waste of time and you cannot spend your Safari Holidays the best time possible. The tour guide knows everything and knowledgeable about the place. He can even tell you what to do first so that you can enjoy your vacation. The tour guide will make you familiar of the place because he can discuss with you everything while you are on tour schedules.
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4. You should have your videocam or camera – This is very exciting too if you have brought with you you’re a video or camera to document your travel Safari adventure. You have to take photos or video of the biggest elephant or the greenery of the place. This is not to boast your travel to this wonderful place but to make you remember that once in your lifetime you have been to this place of nature and wildlife.
Best Beaches in Africa
Realizado el 2 September, 2008 - catalogado como Africa Safari Destinations
Africa with diverse culture and history, nevertheless it is also one of the most beautiful continents. This has everything you ought to be looking for, they have the wild safari, other travel spots such as the natural reserves and so on, yet Africa also have the best beaches in the world. You will find these beaches in the countries of Madagascar, Mozambique and Seychelles.
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Madagascar. The island has three parts, the coastal strip which is the East Coast, which you will find the slopes of the North South mountain range, the Central Highlands which is the home of the rain forest, which averages from 25500 to 4500 feet and the West Coasts where it has fringes of coral reefs in one of the portion of the coats, most of its plants and animals are only found in this island. The West Coast is also home to the thorny forest and the baobabs. The best time to visit the island is on the months of August to December.
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Mozambique. This lies at the southeastern coast of Africa and its size is twice as the size of California. To the north you will find Tanzania, to the west, there is Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia and to the south, its Swaziland and South Africa. There are twenty five rivers that directly flow to the Indian Ocean and Zambezi is the largest river of all that has access to Central Africa. You will also find some of the best beaches in Africa. The best time to visit Mozambique is on the months of April to December.
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Seychelles. You will find most of the people in Seychelles live in Mahe. This coastal area has sixty eight beaches, mountain peaks, forests, lagoons and also coves. This has most of the hotels along the coves and lagoons. In Aldabra, you will find the world’s largest coral island and it is also a World Heritage Site, it is where the White Throated Rail are to be found and the natural habitat for the Giant Tortoise. In Desroches, you will find the nine-mile white sandy beaches. You will find more nice places to visit in Seychelles. The best time to visit is on the month of April and November.
Discover South Africa
Realizado el 25 August, 2008 - catalogado como Africa Safari Destinations
South African countries such as Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia are not only famous for their safaris yet they are also famous for their reserves and so on. Each of these countries has so much to give and here are some of them that are worth to be discovered.
Botswana. This is not only having the best safaris, this is also home to the best spots such as the Kalahari, Moremi, Chobe, Okavango Delta and Selinda. This is also known for its mobile safaris, safari camps and diverse wildlife. The best time to visit Botswana is on the months of May through December which is the dry season but if you want to see the migration it is best on the months of August and September.
Zimbabwe. This is famous for their safari which is called the big five, yet they also have the best travels pot in Africa, which is the Victoria Falls. They also have canoeing safaris and white water rafting and other than Victoria Falls; they also have the Mana Pools and Matusadona as some of the natural spots in Zimbabwe. The best time to canoe in Zimbabwe is between the months of December and April. And September is the best time to see the migration of the birds.
Zambia. It is one of the African countries that are underdeveloped yet this has the most sophisticated safari ever, especially the Kafue, Zambezi and the Luangwa reserves. This also has the best walking safaris. The best time for bird watching in Zambia is through the months of May to October.
Best Places to meet the Queen of the Jungle
Realizado el 24 August, 2008 - catalogado como Africa Safari Destinations, Lion African Safari
It is known that the fiercest of them all is the Lion King. And to gaze at one seems to gaze at a royalty in the animal kingdom. Like the rest of the animal kingdom the family of lions got a very unique way of survival within their group. Like the other cat family; lions are considered as lazy creations. They spend 20 hours a day sleeping and the rest of the hours hunting for food. So if you visit a lion hub don’t expect much activity then if the lions are not hungry. Though keep in mind that there is always caution in dealing with wild animals.
In a pride of lions, females are considered as the good hunter of the group. Yet, males should eat first followed by the females. The lioness- female lion- is a beautiful and graceful animal. One is attracted to touch its shiny hair.
Try to see the queen of the jungle in these places in Africa.
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Botswana- there great places to stop over in Botswana to gaze at the lion family. If you are trying to freeze the lions- on camera of course- then try hunting them down with caution in this part of Africa. Mashatu Game Reserve also has good lion figures to take a shot at. The Okavango Delta is also a good place to spot a lioness.
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Zambia- Another great African country to watch the activities of a lion and lioness. Seeing the lioness on the move with her cubs in south Luangwa National park is such a very humbling experience and very tension filled at that. But seeing the lioness on the go for the hunt of the day in the bush is such a very scary scene that made me seek our tour guide to ask if it is okay to sit in out trucks that day. Amid the laughter of the tours guide who are used to such activity.
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South Africa- No question the Kruger National Park has the best of the sightings of the lions. The park actually in the habitat of thousands of animal specie and the lion is not an exception. The park is one of the most well-known in the industry of African Safaris.
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Kenya- Masai Mara is the best in this part of Africa. With its many wonders Masai Mara never fail to amaze its guests of sighting of the wild animals. This place is a home of animals known only to the books and television. The best place to look at the lioness in all of its activity.