This Albino Black backed jackal was spotted at Ongava Lodge, Etosha National Park in Namibia. It appeared to be thriving. Albino animals do not usually survive for very long in the wilderness because they are highly visible to predators but this jackal almost seemed to benefit from its white camourflage coat as he sauntered off [...]
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Albino Black Backed Jackal spotted in Namibia
Posted in Namibia Safari, tagged etosha national park, holiday, Namibia, Namibia Safari, safari, travel, wildlife on April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kellys trip to Mozambique
Posted in Mozambique, tagged travel, Mozambique, travel african safari, luxury travle, holidays, holiday ideas, travel ideas, luxury travel on April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kellys amazing holiday to Mozambique
Safari Club – Johannesburg
After an overnight flight on British Airways to Johannesburg I was met and transferred about ten minutes to the Safari Club where I stayed for one night.
After a hot shower, I was met by Wilro Tours and taken on a half day private tour of Soweto and the surrounding [...]
Cultural experiences in Namibia and South Africa
Posted in General, tagged africa, Family Safari, honeymoon, luxury vacation, Namibia, safari, South Africa, travel on October 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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Did you know?
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 [...]
South Africa, Zambia and Mauritius – a perfect safari/ beach itinerary
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 [...]
Wildlife News from Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
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 [...]
The perfect luxury African safari itinerary
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 [...]
Family Safari in Zambia
Posted in Family Safari, tagged family friendly safari, family holiday, safari family holiday, safaris for children, travel, Zambia 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 [...]
Wildlife calender – September
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?
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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 [...]
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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