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Guide to Tanzania National Parks and the best Tanzanian safari

Tanzania offers safari experiences without equal on the planet. No one single image can sum up the Tanzanian experience, with a diversity of wildlife and landscape that is simply too much to take in on one trip. That’s why we’ve created the below guide to Tanzania National Parks. Guide to…

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Top 5 wildlife reserves in South Africa

You can’t go wrong with safaris in South Africa. From its wild beaches and buzzy cities to its weird and wonderful wildlife reserves, there’s little doubt it’s one of Africa’s most memorable destinations. But what are the top 5 wildlife reserves in South Africa? And while the allure of Kenya’s Masai…

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Guide to Zambia rafting holidays on the Zambezi River

Home to the mighty Zambezi, one of the world’s great rivers, Zambia rafting holidays provide some of the most intense and thrilling white water experiences on the planet. Often considered one of the best stretches of commercially run river in the world, the 23 rapids of the Batoka Gorge are…

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Tanzania safari holidays & wildlife adventure

Tanzania is one of Africa’s biggest and best safari destinations. On the continent’s east coast, south of Kenya and north of Mozambique, it is home to varied landscapes and even more varied wildlife. Go on a Tanzania safari and take in some of the best Africa has to offer. Tanzania’s…

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Zambia safari holidays & wildlife adventure

Walk with lions, raft the rapids of the mighty Zambezi and canoe past crocodiles in majestic national parks – Zambia safari adventure holidays are famed for their diversity. It’s the perfect place to combine a wildlife safari with an action and adventure holiday. From the bustle of the capital Lusaka…

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BisonQuest Wildlife Vacations Discount: 5% off Safari

One of our goals here at Wild Echo Bison Ranch is to give you a new appreciation and love for the beauty of our natural world and the creatures that inhabit it. As a working “buffalo” ranch, we have a resident herd of these shaggy remnants from the I… Sorry…

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Madagascar safari holidays & wildlife adventure

The idea of a safari is to see rare, exotic and beautiful animals in their natural habitats. It is also to understand a bit more about how they live, what has shaped their evolution, and why they are unique. And if it is unique flora and fauna that you like then you will…

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Guide to Madagascar rafting holidays

Rafting often takes you places that you can’t get to by any other means, and in Madagascar those places happen to be some of the most magical on earth. With a stunning array of endemic plant and wildlife, and incredible landscapes too, Madagascar rafting holidays are unforgettable adventures. Float through…

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Why Malawi safari adventure holidays have something for everyone

If you’ve been searching for that next off-the-beaten-track destination then Malawi might just tick all the boxes for your next safari adventure holiday. Voted in the top ten destinations for 2014 (Lonely Planet) Malawi is affectionately known as ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’ and Malawi safari adventure holidays definitely deliver…

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Ecoaventura Maya Discount: 15% off Safari

One of the best nature tours near Cancun. This activity is totally family friendly since the water in the Bay is very shallow and calm. The best ecotourism activity to do with kids! They will get to swim with turtles in their natural habitat and snor… Sorry but only AWE365…

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Luxury safari lodges for a very special adventure holiday

It’s easy to understand the appeal of safari. It’s not often you get the chance to see some of the planet’s most majestic and rare animals in their natural habitat. And with safaris to suit most budgets, more and more people are considering it as a holiday option. However, there…

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African safari adventure holidays: 10 countries for non-traditional safaris

Everyone knows that Africa is home to the world’s best safari adventures, with countries like South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya having some huge dedicated parks, tourism infrastructure and incredible wildlife. However, you might not know about some of the more unconventional, action packed African safari adventure holidays that this mighty…

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Nicaragua safari holidays & wildlife adventure

Nicaragua lies in Central America, bordering Honduras and Costa Rica. With Atlantic and Pacific coasts, volcanic mountains and jungle, it is a very fertile, wildlife-rich place. It is a stunning place of varied landscapes, creating a wide range of habitats for its animals and colourful bird life. Take a Nicaragua…

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Zimbabwean safaris unaffected by Zimbabwe waterhole cyanide poisoning

Recent Zimbabwean history is complex to say the least. This southern African country, which has been dogged by controversy, now finds itself in the news again for all the wrong reasons, following the Zimbabwe waterhole cyanide poisoning incident. Thankfully, this shocking attempt to destroy some of the country’s wildlife has…

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Croatia safari holidays & wildlife adventure

Croatia has grown quite a reputation as a holiday destination over the last decade or so. And it’s not difficult to see why. It has glorious beaches, islands to explore, a lively nightlife and cultural scene, and some beautiful cities. That’s enough to keep most tourists more than happy for…

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Is it safe to go on safari in Zimbabwe?

Everybody knows that over the past few decades Zimbabwe’s political history has been controversial. However, recent developments have shown that the country is taking large steps in the right direction. An increased focus on tourism has meant that it is now safe to go on safari in Zimbabwe and enjoy…

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Hong Kong safari holidays & wildlife adventure

Hong Kong is not the first place many people turn to when they think of safaris. Hong Kong is skyscrapers and busy streets. It’s not somewhere to spot wildlife. But there is some life beyond the concrete and neon in Hong Kong, with unusual animals and birds to see in…

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Zimbabwe safari holidays & wildlife adventure

Zimbabwe is a country that has been in the news a lot over the last couple of decades and not always for the right reasons. However, there are many changes taking place and the country is reinventing itself with a new image, which is why a Zimbabwe safari might be…

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India safari holidays & wildlife adventure

Think safari, and many people think Africa. But despite its dense population India hosts an array of wildlife that is almost as impressive Africa’s. And of course, it is home to that enigmatic animal: the tiger. India has plenty of wildlife parks to explore, as well as some vast rural areas and…

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Philippines safari holidays & wildlife adventure

The Philippines is a beautiful island nation in the Pacific Ocean that is home to almost 100 million people. It is also home to a wide range of wildlife, spread across its volcanic mountains, through its lush tropical rainforests and its extensive coastlines. The Philippines is an increasingly popular choice…

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Guinea Bissau safari holidays & wildlife adventure

Guinea Bissau is a tiny country on the coast of West Africa, just south of Gambia. As well as its slice of mainland Africa, the country has a collection of islands, around the estuary of the River Corubal. Inland, the country is dry, low-altitude grasslands, while the coastal strip is…

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ROAM whitewater rafting adventures

ROAM, which stands for ‘rivers, oceans and mountains’, is a worldwide adventure sports company offering the best extreme adventures in some of the world’s most incredible destinations. However, it’s some of the diverse ROAM whitewater rafting adventures that really stand out. With all your food and gear provided, all you…

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Top 10 African safari destinations

There are few feelings in life like being up close and personal with a really wild animal. We’re not just talking about the ducks down the park, we mean some of nature’s most incredible creations. This list of the top 10 African safari destinations is all about the places that…

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Kuwait safari holidays & wildlife adventure

Kuwait is a small, dry country of cities and deserts. It’s not the first place that most would think of when planning a safari. But for those willing to keep an open mind and with a spirit of adventure, there is plenty to see on a Kuwait safari. The Kuwaiti…

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Guide to safari clothing

A perennial fancy dress costume, the safari suit may have last been worn seriously Roger Moore in 1973’s Live and Let Die. Flared, tight fitting khaki two pieces might be out but that doesn’t mean that all safari clothing is ripe for pastiche. A safari might be an experience of…