Friday, January 15, 2010

AFRICAN SAFARI'S


Well, what a windy day it is here in the West Coast!  The places that we'll be visiting today will require some planning ahead with regards to visa's, passports and medications.  But, I promise you, it will all be worth it.  So, let's go on safari!

1.  http://www.botswanasafariadventures.com/
*Different tours to different destinations in Botswana are available, such as the Okavango Delta & The Chobe National Park.  This is a beautiful place to visit, but also VERY expensive.
*If you don't want the hassle of driving yourself, there are arranged tours with a fully kitted safari vehicle, full camping equipment and guides that do everything for you.
These tours include all your meals, so fear not, you won't go hungry!
*Tours to look forward to is the 14 day tour which starts and ends at the Victoria Falls.  Enjoy sunset cruises, bush walks  & game drives.
*Botswana is renowned for it's wildlife, grasslands and the Kalahari Deset.  Take fantastic photos!
*Insurance is compulsory (for all your private stuff) and can be arranged at travel@toursa.com

2.  http://www.mozambiqueholiday.co.za/
*We're specifically going to visit Xai-Xai which is well known for it's fishing, diving and snorkeling.
*The accomodations have amazing views looking over the sea.  Offers vary from luxury to budget.
*Enjoy game fishing (Marlin, Sail fish, Tuna & King fish).  Fly fishing is also available on the Limpopo River.
Let's focus on catch and release here!
*Beautiful beaches with warm water.  Lovely scenery.  Go jet-skiing or quad biking.
*Best time to visit is from April - September.

3.  http://www.africanreservations.co.za/
*Here we go to Swaziland.  The last traditional kingdom in Africa.  The countryside varies from mountains to lush valleys, grasslands and waterfalls.  Left hand driving applies here and the currency is available in Rands.
*You can visit and stay at various game parks such as Hlane, Mkhaya or Mlilwane.  Or, if you choose, go stay at the well known Piggs Peak Hotel & Casino surrounded by pine forests.  Plenty of birding, hiking, fuana & flora.  Take beautiful photos.
*Mlilwane has huts, cottages and camping with electricity available.  Just bare in mind  :  this camp is unfenced!  So, beware of hippo's that walk around at night.  They are aggressive buggers!

Well, keep safe and have fun!  Remember to plan ahead to avoid disaster!
Chow!

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