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Camera Equipment Suggestions

What camera equipment to choose for your African safari.

 
Best Safari Binoculars

How to choose the best safari binoculars on the market.

 
Safari and Dust

How to keep your camera equipment clean while on a safari.

 
Monkey Attack

Monkey Attack

Lake Nakuru, picnic time…or should I rather say; “fighting the monkeys” time? Vervet monkeys may not be the largest of the monkey family, but boy can they be quick and agile…especially when there’s food lying around. Luckily for me, I only ended up with a couple of scratches here and ...

 

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Author: Michael Theys

September 29, 2011

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Tales from the Mantis Academy

Tales from the Mantis Academy

The Mantis Academy is a two month training program that has been devised specifically to train up those who want a career working as a field guide in Africa, while the Gap Year Program provides the opportunity for people to experience conservation efforts near Port Elizabeth in South Africa. If ...

 

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Author: Helen Alexandra

September 27, 2011

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Madikwe - An African Success Story

Madikwe – An African Success Story

As I sit and watch the kingfishers hunting at the edge of the Marico river, it’s hard to remind myself that four short hours ago I was in the heart of the urban jungle, full of stress after a long week at work. It’s amazing what a few hours of ...

 

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Author: Sharon van Wyk

September 27, 2011

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Where, oh Where, is W 12?

Where, oh Where, is W 12?

We’ve just been sent another update from Konrad at the Shamwari Game Reserve. They received a new intake of volunteers and set them straight to helping out. The first task for the volunteers was to help out with looking for a white rhino cow, known as W12, which had been ...

 

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Author: Helen Alexandra

September 26, 2011

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Busanga Plains... A Whole Lot of Wilderness!

Busanga Plains… A Whole Lot of Wilderness!

The 22,500 square kilometre Kafue National park is both the Zambia’s largest, and one of the largest on the continent. Its northern section, specifically the Busanga Plains area, where Wilderness Safaris have their beautiful Kapinga camp, is remote, wild and extremely diverse. Covering 750 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, the ...

 

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Author: Sharon van Wyk

September 14, 2011

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The Land of Modjadji, the Rain Queen

The Land of Modjadji, the Rain Queen

Limpopo, South Africa’s most northern province, is a place of mystery where visitors can unlock the key to ancient tribal cultures while sampling breathtaking natural beauty. This is prime African bushveld – wide open expanses of beautiful flat scrub, dotted with small acacia thorn trees and marked by curious granite ...

 

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Author: Sharon van Wyk

September 9, 2011

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How to Wrestle...Like an Impala

How to Wrestle…Like an Impala

Why do Impalas Fight? Male impalas usually engage in a fight for two reasons: for courtship (during the breeding season; called rutting), or for fun. In the video example...

 

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Author: Michael Theys

September 8, 2011

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Safaris are Becoming More Accessible

Safaris are Becoming More Accessible

Royal Air Maroc is the flag carrying airline of Morocco and was founded in 1953. It was then in 1960 when they introduced their first own jets. These were Sub Aviation SE-210 Caravelles and took passengers to places such as Paris and Rome. These were later replaced by Boeing 727s. ...

 

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Author: Steve Hutton

September 8, 2011

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Elephant Encounter: How Close is CLOSE?

Elephant Encounter: How Close is CLOSE?

A VERY COOL elephant movie clip, and great rules to follow in order to come REAL close to elephants.

 

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Author: Michael Theys

September 2, 2011

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Sediba - a Place of Smiles

Sediba – a Place of Smiles

Caroline Phaho’s smile is infectious. “Welcome to Sediba Lodge!” she beams as she opens the Land Rover’s door. I smile back in thanks, grateful for the fragrant, cooling face-cloth offered on a silver platter. It helped to wipe away the dust from the 25-minute drive from the Western Gate of ...

 

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Author: Sharon van Wyk

August 30, 2011

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