Nov 23 2010

Safari Tips

Safaris can be exciting and thrilling places, when on safari its best to be knowledgably and know the safety guidelines to get the best experience you possible can out of your safari experience.

Things you might need
Camera – there’s no better way of capturing a magical moment than with a still photo to document your safari advenure! extra film and batteries will always come in handy

Water
It’s hot out in the Savannahs so keep yourself hydrated, too long in the hot sun without drinking water regularly can spur on sun stroke which will ruin your Safari experience. Bring plenty with you unless you’re willing to venture down to the local watering hole with the wild animals.

Suitable attire
As I’ve noted its Hot out there and you don’t want to be draped in thick layers of clothing, keep to short and t shirts a breathable fabric if possible, a hat to keep the sun off your head and sun glasses to keep the suns glare out of your eyes.
Animal Knowledge

Doing some research on what animals you’re looking for and where would find them will be a great essential as you can act as an extra eye for the tour guide as he may miss a mesmerising sight that you might of spotted then you can take some credit for your tracking achievements.

Calm and Quite
When the safari trucks stop and their engines off it’s usually because there are you close to a rare, timid or dangerous animal which the guide doesn’t want to spook like a rhino. So please remember to keep quiet and still when your around most of the animals, Elephants and Giraffes tend to be quite friendly and aren’t usually phased by fast movements and Sounds, your safari guide should set some guidelines before the tour starts.

Don’t leave it to chance
in peak season safari excursions are in high demand and spaces can be hard to come across, or at high prices, please contact a African “Specialist” when booking your holiday to Africa as he and she will tailor make your holiday to suit you.

Oct 24 2010

National Park Kenya:Tsavo Reserve

Tsavo National Park is a number one destination to visit on Kenya Holidays it is the oldest National Park in Kenya. The park opened its gates in 1984 and now home to hundreds of thousands of Wild Beasts That Inhabit the Park. The Park Is Dived in two parts east and west by a main railway but this causes no disturbance to the Animals that live there.
The national park is named after the river that runs straight through it the Tsavo river. The Tsavo Park is one of the largest Reserve parks in the worldat 11,747 square kilometres this gives enough room for the Creatures to establish a number of fully functional Ecosystems Which in turn we can study and find out more about the Fantastic animals.

The Wildlife Attracts Thousands of Tourists to visit the park every Year but there are more features to the park than just the Animals such as the yatta Plateau a Running Lava Flow which runs along the Western Side of the park above the Athi river.
The Lugard Falls are a haven for thrill seeking explorers who are seeking the thrill and excitment of White water rafting.
White water can be organised by your Tour operator or by Your Hotel Concierge.

On a Safari tour Through the tsavo national park expect to spot and get upclose to many large Animals such as Wildeerbeast .Giraffes, Antelopes and Water Buffalo These Are common sites on Safari but if your lucky you may get the rare oppertunity to follow a pride of lions or a Caravan Or elephants Heading to the local Watering hole. The rarest of all sights on safari is the chance to see a white rhino as they have become very rare and only a few hundred are left in existence in the wild because Poaching in the 70′s which Mostly Wiped out the whole rhino population.

There are many game reserve Parks through Africa you may find them on Mozambique Holidays andSouth Africa Holidays

Mar 19 2010

Compare The Meerkat…… In Southern Africa

Here in the UK we all have the tune of “compare the Meerkat.com” running through our heads, but it is a testament to these funny little creatures that have taken the world by storm and become true wildlife celebrities . So, when in South Africa , why not go on a unique African safari that will leave you feeling happy for weeks!

The Meerkat Magic Conservation Project, located near Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo, is a internationally unique conservation project, and its here that you can get up close (almost within a few metres of their burrow) to a group of exceptional meerkats or suricates – the only wild community known to exist outside the Kalahari.

See their mischievous heads pop up and watch them all stand on their hind legs checking the world out! Faces raised to the sun and noses twitching!

Tours are done strictly on an ‘observe and conserve’ basis, with restricted numbers allowed to visit at a time, so the troupe, who migrate in search of food constantly, are never interfered with or disturbed .

In order to get maximum viewings of these lovable creatures without disturbing them too much, sunrise and sunset are the best times to seek out these highly social, fiercely territorial and endlessly entertaining creatures.

Aside from getting all the meerkat low-down by Grant M. McIlrath- A.K.A – The Meerkat Man, you’ll learn about the other “Shy 5” members – porcupine, aardvark (antbear), bat-eared fox, and aardwolf.

From here, you have the opportunity to learn about another of South Africa’s fascinating creatures – the world’s largest flightless bird – the Ostrich by visiting an Ostrich ranch, or pop in at one of the nearby animal rehabilitation centres for a wildlife encounter you’ll never forget.

This is a fantastic day out and one that will certainly let you leave with a spring in your step.

It also grants you the chance to explore a fascinating area of South Africa, the Klein Karoo. Visit Oudtshoorn, the main town of the Little Karoo where you will be welcomed with hospitality which has become synonymous with the people of the Klein Karoo. The Klein Karoo is set in a fertile valley sandwiched by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges. Crops such as lucerne, tobacco, fruit, grapes and grains grow here in profusion.

Oudtshoorn became prominent at the turn of the century for its production of Ostrich feathers which where much in demand and fetched their weight in gold. This caused a “feather boom” and you can see many fine Victorian mansions that were built by the prosperous ostrich farmers at this time.

Outdshoorn is a town with the most sunny days per year in the whole country! Shielded from the coastal belt by the mountain ranges the Klein Karoo also enjoys many windless days.

Oudtshoorn is a wonderful stimulating halfway stopover when travelling between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, with the coastal town of George and the Garden Route about 55 km’s away. One of South Africa’s eight wine regions, the Klein Karoo is large in area but small in production and these wines are classed with the best in the South African wines.

First class hotels, lodges, inns and guesthouses await the visitor. Enjoy the hospitable atmosphere offered in town or at various surrounding farms. Experience the joy of life in the country and breathe in the healthy, unpolluted air. Taste the art of the fine local wines and dine on the exceptional cuisine of restaurateurs from a five course meal which could include Ostrich, to a delightful lighter meal, all exquisitely available to satisfy every taste.

The Klein Karoo is one area you will not soon forget!

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