Posted in Did you know?, tagged africa, kuxury safari, travel, zebra on September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Zebras
Zebras belong to the genus equus species – the same as horses
Zebras sleep standing and will only sleep when neighbours are around to warn them of predators. If there are no neighbours one member of the zebra family will stay awake while the others sleep
Zebras can run up to 40 miles per hour
The average lifespan [...]
Posted in General, Uncategorized, tagged luxury safari, mauritius, South Africa, travel, vacation, Zambia on September 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
CONFIRMED ITNERARY
Day 1
Depart at 1920 from London’s Heathrow Airport on the British Airways flight BA255 travelling in Business Class to Lusaka.
Days 2 and 3
Arrive at 0630 and connect with a scheduled flight departing at 0800 to Livingstone. On arrival at 0900 you will be met and transferred to the Royal Livingstone Hotel where you [...]
Posted in General, tagged beho beho, luxury african safari, tanzania, travel, wildlife on September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A fabulous month of game viewing at Sand River Selous, Tanzania
Lions – multiple sightings including cubs
Wild dogs – two seperate packs of 10 dogs and 14 dogs respectively. Two sightings so close together is quite rare.
Leopard – spotted close to the camp and by night
Hippo – it’s calving time – with lot’s of babies to [...]
Posted in General, tagged luxury safari, luxury vacation in Africa, South Africa, travel, Zambia on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
OUTLINE ITINERARY FOR A LUXURY AFRICAN SAFARI VACATION
Day 1
Depart from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport. On arrival at make your way through the terminal to the Intercontinental Airport Hotel where you stay for one night (bed and breakfast).
The Johannesburg Airport Sun Intercontinental Hotel is situated just minutes’ walk away from the [...]
Posted in Family Safari, tagged travel, Zambia, family holiday, family friendly safari, safaris for children, safari family holiday on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A ZAMBIAN FAMILY SAFARI ITINERARY IS PERFECT FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
At Nkwali Camp, Robin’s House and the Luangwa Safari House children are warmly welcomed and your family safari will be tailor made with activities to suite each family. We believe that children should be included as much as possible and as such specific programs are designed for [...]
Posted in General, Wildlife calendar, tagged Botswana Safari, luxury safari, travel, vacation, wildlife, Zambia Safari on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Whats happening in Botswana and Zambia in September?
The climate has changed and winter is all but gone. Night temperatures rise rapidly within the month and by month end the averages reach 15°C plus and day temperatures soar well in the 30’s°C. The sun shines, the skies are clear and it is really dry. Unbelievably the [...]
Posted in Zambia Safari, tagged Livingstone Island, luxury safari, travel, Zambia, Zambian safari on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Livingstone Island is declared open for 2008/2009 season
The Victoria Falls are the largest waterfalls in the world. This claim is based on the width (1.7km/1 mi) and height (108m/360ft) which forms the largest sheet of falling water. There is also a great diversity of wildlife to be seen here and having World Heritage status it [...]
Posted in South Africa, tagged Cape Town, family holiday, luxury family safari, luxury family safari in South Africa, South Africa, travel, whale watching, whales on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Hermanus Whale Festival, the only Enviro-Arts festival in South Africa is held annually in September to celebrate the return of the Southern Right Whales to the waters of Walker Bay, Hermanus which is the best land based whale watching destination in the world. This is a fantastic addition to a South African travel itinerary [...]
Posted in South Africa, tagged africa, luxury safari, luxury vacation, safari, South African safari, steam train journey, travel, Zambian safari on September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Step aboard the Pride of Africa
Rovos Rail has earned a reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood panelled coaches that have been refurbished to mint condition. Recapture the romance of a bygone era as you experience the magic and mystery of Africa as you relive a moment in time when the [...]
Crocodile tries to steal Catfish in Zambezi
Posted in Client comments, tagged africa, safari, travel, Zambia on September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We caused local local excitement by bringing a two-metre croc alongside the fishing boat after being dragged around the Zambezi for fifteen minutes. It then let go of the 7.5lb catfish, which was originally on the line. It was Derek the fishing guide whose superb boat handling got the croc where we could see it. [...]
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