Tourists love to watch herds of elephants trekking across Botswana's famed Okavango Delta, but nearby farmers watch in dismay when the animals trample their crops, leaving them little to eat. Now those farmers have a new, safe weapon to keep elephants at bay: chilli peppers. Planted around crops, infused into cloth, even made into chilli-dung bombs -- Botswana's farmers are trying myriad uses of tabasco peppers whose potent smell repels elephants from their fields. Government-sponsored... Read Full Story
Of the hundreds of awesome activities that South Africa has on offer, probably the most popular activity on offer is Game Viewing. Game viewing on any of the many game reserves in South Africa provides an opportunity to see South African wild life in all their beauty in their natural habitat. On a self-drive expedition, with a guide, on horseback, on elephant back - whatever your preference, you’re assured of a memorable game viewing experience.
Probably the most well known game viewing... Read Full Story
The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is a haven for bird lovers, hosting some spectacularly beautiful and interesting birds. Sadly, the island is also home to stories of species? extinction, but successful conservation efforts have saved many species from a similar fate.
The Demise of the Dodo
It is sad but true, that you will not be spotting a dodo on holidays in Mauritius. The dodo was a beautiful bird endemic to the island that unfortunately became extinct towards the end of the 17th... Read Full Story
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... Read Full Story
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... Read Full Story
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... Read Full Story
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... Read Full Story
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... Read Full Story
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.
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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... Read Full Story
