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Four Great Places in South Africa For a Wildlife Conservation Holiday

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

South Africa has long been regarded as one of the premier destinations when it comes to wildlife watching. From big game safaris to diving with Great White Sharks, animal lovers are spoilt for choice on a holiday in South Africa. Yet if you’d like do more than just see the animals, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Many of the animals in South Africa have suffered from decades of hunting, poaching and habitat destruction, and continued conservation efforts are the only thing standing between them and extinction. Wildlife conservation holidays are an increasingly popular way of helping this effort, with visitors undertaking voluntary placements for weeks or months to help protect the South African wildlife.

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The allure of Mombasa – Kenya’s all round tourist resort

March 23rd, 2009 · 4 Comments

Mombasa is a major sea gateway for the whole of eastern Africa. It is Kenya’s oldest town and the second largest metropolis, after the capital city, Nairobi. It is also the air gateway for those coming to enjoy the beaches along the Kenyan Coast. From Mombasa, you can enjoy Kenya’s magical wildlife safaris.

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An Adventurous Kenya Safari

February 18th, 2009 · No Comments

Kenya, an east African country, is popular for its fauna and scenic landscapes. It is the original home of Africa safari holidays (safari means travel in Swahili). It is the most popular African lion safari country for exclusive luxury holidays,

African Wildlife Safari and budget African safari vacations. It is even believed that Man\’s primordial ancestors may well have originated in Turkana, Northern Kenya as long as five million years ago. Needless to say, hence, that one can enjoy some of the most fascinating sights of the wild world while on a Kenya safari.

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A Family Vacation in Africa

February 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

How about an African family safari for a vacation? It might sound too far and seem like a totally different world. Well, both are right and that’s why it’s worth considering. A trip to Africa is an extraordinary holiday like no other; it is an excellent break from the conventional weekend picnics, amusement parks and even trips to Europe. An African family safari is not only a great way to spend time together, it will surely ignite everyone’s spirit, invigorate the body and inspire you to live a more meaningful life.

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Elephant Safari- Live the Life of a King as You Tour on an Elephant Safari

January 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

A ride on the royal elephant is everybody’s dream. If you want to fulfill such dreams, then come to India. The history of India has witnessed many elephant safari tours undertaken by the Rajas and Maharajas. Now it is your turn.

You can avail any of the popular elephant safari tour packages in India. Elephant safari tours are common in the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Some places famous for elephant safari tours are Corbett National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, Kaziranga National Park and Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam.

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