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Rhino Africa’s Top Safari Lodges 2013

AfricaFreak — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:51:58 CDT

Rhino Africa has decided to let you in on a little secret and give away some of their favourite spots for every occasion, whether your goal is to see a leopard in a tree or to soak in your own private plunge pool as an elephant chomps away in the distance.

High School Students Lend a Hand to Beached Pilot Whales in South Africa

AfricaFreak — Fri, 03 May 2013 05:01:36 CDT

Today we were on our way out to sightsee in Cape Town but as we were leaving our hotel, Team House in Noordhoek Beach, we saw quite a bit of commotion on the beach. The waves had been quite high for the past couple of days and we assumed all of the commotion was due to an injured surfer.

As we headed down to the parking lot, we learned that several pilot whales had beached themselves when they had lost their navigator whale at sea.

AMAZING: Huge Python in Car's Bonnet

AfricaFreak — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:26:01 CDT

One of the most amazing sightings ever recorded in Kruger! Car stopped at an ordinary python sighting when suddenly the python climbed in the car's bonnet.

Rare Sighting - Elephants Eating Dung

AfricaFreak — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:20:24 CDT

Unusual behaviour of elephants feeding in their own dung. Coprophagy (the eating of dung) occurs in many species. Youngsters often eat their parents' dung to ingest bacteria for future digestion. Elephants only partially digest their food, so there is still a lot of nutrients in their dung for other animals to obtain, including other elephants.

Bouncing Baby Rhino Skips Along the Road in South African Bush

AfricaFreak — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:16:12 CDT

Safari tour guide Robyn Bamber, 23, captured photos of the youngster leaping and posing for the camera on a tourist trip in the South African bush.

Africa's Elusive Big Five: The Animals Guides Most Want to Spot

AfricaFreak — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:43:48 CDT

Adventure Collection recently asked five top guides for the animal that they would most like to spot -- or see again -- in the wild. Here is their Elusive Big Five list.

What if...African Animals Ate Fast Food?

AfricaFreak — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:23:19 CDT

Funny animated movie about African animals.

Prince Edward Islands Declared as a Marine Protected Area

AfricaFreak — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:47:02 CDT

WWF-South Africa (WWF-SA) is elated over Minister Edna Molewa’s recent formal announcement of the declaration of the Prince Edward Islands as a marine protected area (MPA) – Africa`s first offshore MPA.

South African Game Reserve Poisons Rhino's Horns to Prevent Poaching

AfricaFreak — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:40:20 CDT

A game reserve in South Africa has taken the radical step of poisoning rhino horns so that people risk becoming "seriously ill" if they consume them.

Mysterious African Fairies Might Be Termites

AfricaFreak — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:38:13 CDT

For decades, people have been mystified by thousands of bare, circular soil patches that dot arid western African landscapes with inexplicable geometric precision.

Great White Shark Gets Head into Shark Diving Cage

AfricaFreak — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:07:55 CDT

Think twice before venturing on a shark cage diving experience...that's all I can say!

Stranded by Hippos

AfricaFreak — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:02:23 CDT

Poor croc gets stranded by hippos.

Volunteer and Intern Placement Available with Shine Africa Foundation

AfricaFreak — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:20:20 CDT

Shine Africa Foundation is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that welcomes volunteers from both Uganda and internationally. We have many programs in place working in the eastern Teso region of Uganda. We want to incorporate in our team volunteers who can bring us fresh ideas, new skills and enthusiasm to our organization.

There’s No Slumming it in These Luxurious African Safari Lodges

AfricaFreak — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:03:41 CDT

Safaris are no longer the stuff of rickety road trips and long lenses – visit one of these cutting-edge camps for a view of the action.

Africa's 10 Best Safari Guides

AfricaFreak — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:53:38 CDT

The best safari guides in Africa, including those working in Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa.

10 Fun Facts About Africa's Wildlife

AfricaFreak — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:32:40 CDT

Discover why hyena poop is white, why elephants suck their trunks, how many men black mamba venom can kill, whether lions can swim and hippos jump. Here are some funny, amazing and true facts about wild animals you can see on safari in Africa.

Lion vs. Crocodile

AfricaFreak — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:19:10 CDT

Hungry lions get interrupted in their meal as an uninvited guest shows up. The huge crocodile that lives in the stream in front of camp had smelt its opportunity and decided to try its luck at grabbing a piece of the action. The video speaks for itself.... enjoy! ;-)

An Animal Lover's Guide to South Africa

AfricaFreak — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:19:43 CDT

Whether you're looking to spot whales, rhino or meerkats on your South African holiday, this helpful guide recommends where to stay for the best sightings.

8 Pics that Prove that Africa’s Got Talent

AfricaFreak — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:16:35 CST

8 funny pictures about Africa. Do not try this at home! ;-)