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14 days Uganda Discovery Tour (Wildlife, Scenery and Water Falls). Tour code - BMT 001 A Classic Discovery Tour to Uganda. This 14 day safari-journey to the world¹s richest country offering an abundance of wildlife is also an experience into the cultural life style of the remote areas of Uganda. While Gorilla and chimp tracking is the highlight of this safari-journey, you will also be seeing Lions, Hippos, Buffaloes, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Elephants, over 900 species of birds and an abundance of dense green Forest. This is a safari-journey for lovers of nature and natural lovers! Trip highlights: Murchison Falls, Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale ... Read Full Story

Egypt Nile Cruise Vacations

Written by drajat29 on
A cruise on the longest river in the world is the perfect way to spend your vacation in Egypt. There are many Nile cruises to choose from, but the journey from Luxor to Aswan on the Oberoi Zahra Cruise is a luxurious choice and a good way to some of the most famous temples and tombs in Egypt to visit. If you choose Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, your holiday begin at Aswan in Egypt, where the Old Cataract Hotel is based. Enjoy afternoon tea on the famous balcony of the hotel, overlooking the Nile, is an experience to remember your holiday in Egypt. Although ... Read Full Story

The Game’s Afoot: Africa Safaris 101

Written by josebalido on
by Julian Harrison Swahili for “journey,” the word “safari” originated when Arab slave and ivory traders ventured through wild country where the tribes were least sophisticated and most dangerous — and where the elephants and other trophy animals dwelled. Today, Africa’s most popular photo safari areas are its south and southeast, mainly due to wide-open ecosystems home to countless fauna and flora. Most itineraries are organized around luxury lodges — some stone and thatch, others large tents akin to canvas suites, with several days at several lodges. For more remote destinations with few or no roads, like northern Botswana and southern Tanzania, fly-in safaris ... Read Full Story

Wedding Venues

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Wedding venues South Africa has been a favoured location for many years for wedding venues because of its sheer beauty and value for money and has seen an increase in the amount of weddings over the years. There are many amazing wedding venues out there and it can be difficult at times to find the perfect venue for you with all that choice. To find the perfect wedding venue look no further than our site. It has the best beach wedding venues, bush wedding venues, city wedding venues, wineland wedding venues and country wedding venues. Our beach wedding venues are primarily situated in the ... Read Full Story

Shakespeare's MacBeth meets Africa in Botswana's opera

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Author Alexander McCall Smith has given Shakespeare's Macbeth an African twist blending wildlife and intrigue in Botswana's first ever opera, staged in a restored garage in the capital. The "Okavango MacBeth" examines the human-like behaviour of baboons under the watchful eye of three primatologists who cannot intervene in a bloody struggle for power which has all the key facets of Shakespeare's play. An all-local cast performed with simple costumes in the 70-seat No. 1 Ladies Opera House, named after the highly successful detective agency series penned by McCall Smith whose stories brought Botswana to readers around the world. "As in Shakespeare's MacBeth, the Okavango ... Read Full Story

Scheduled Safaris Kruger National Park

Written by kvadravko on
Visit Journey into Africa and discover why they are the very best Kruger National Park tour operators in South Africa. Top services and specialised guides are only part of an amazing package. Read Full Story

Uganda Walking Tours: What you Need to Know About Uganda Walking Safaris

Written by colin1234 on
The origin of Uganda walking safaris can be traced back to the walking tours which the Ugandan forefathers used to go on in time of hunting and more especially salt trekking from Lake Katwe to the rest of the country. These people could carry their salt from Katwe to the rest of Uganda on foot. While these pioneers of walking safaris had a whole life devoted to traversing this big land on foot, you can enjoy a quality walking tour in Uganda even with limited number of days. A guided walking tour to Uganda’s nature is a thrill that lets you get in the ... Read Full Story
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Safari at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
For travelers around the world the African Safari has become increasingly popular throughout the years. With Animal Planet and Discovery Channel showing wildlife in its natural environment the public is aching to do the same.Contributor: Kritin JoshiPublished: Nov 18, 2009  
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South African safari lion reminds people to lock their doors
Filed under: Africa, South AfricaImagine this - instead of sitting in your car, slowly driving through the Lion Safari Park in Johannesburg, one of the cast members decides to pay you a personal visit. The 300lb lion was able to open the rear door with his teeth, and right as he was about to climb aboard for lunch, the driver hit the gas and drove off. A car behind the vehicle was able to catch the incident with his camera, and as you can...  
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Botswana : Special Olympics Kick-Off in Maun
The annual national Special Olympics kick-off today in Maun with about 500 intellectually challenged children competing in athletics, softball and football. The games have been organised by Special Olympics Botswana and end on Saturday.Ross Tebele ...  
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Bag a 2-for-1 deal on a luxury African safari in Botswana
Elephants, lions and rhinos — oh my! You can see these legendary beasts and more on an 11-day luxury safari in Botswana. Better yet, a longtime purveyor of African travel is offering a 2-for-1 deal on this adventure in one of southern Africa’s ...  
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Your Photos of Africa
I recently got some beautiful photos from Linda Fogarty who travels to various parts of Africa for work. I've added them to my ever growing gallery of pictures that have been sent to me over the years. If you have any photos of your travels to Africa that you would like to submit, please use this form. This particular set of photos are not ordered in anyway, I think it simply showcases the diversity and beauty of Africa. But, if you're...  
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Where is This?
You're looking at a city that's known as the busiest container port in Africa. A favorite local snack is called "bunny chow". The surfing is excellent, the beaches are just fine, but international visitors haven't quite re-discovered it. Where is it? Get the answer next week along with more information about this destination. Where is This? originally appeared on About.com Africa Travel on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 09:44:25.Permalink...  
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