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Namibia – The Ultimate African Safari
Namibia is home to the Big 5 – Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Water Buffalo. In addition you will see hundreds of other species of fascinating animal bird and sea life. Here are some of our favorite safaris and game drives:
Etosha – “The jewell in Namibia’s crown”. Etosha, meaning “Great White place”, named after its [...]
Serengeti Wildlife Safari Itinerary Day 3
Arusha. After breakfast and a pre-departure meeting at the hotel, we head to a village, nestled on the slopes of Mt. Meru. Here we spend the day walking through the village and learning about the rural lives of the Tanzanians. With 80 percent percent of Tanzanians living as subsistent agriculturists, this day gives us an [...]
Family Safari in Alaska
This eight-day tour is designed especially for families. You see all of the highlights of Alaska while staying at area campgrounds.
Traveling first to Denali, you experience one of the world’s most spectacular parks. A trip on the park’s shuttle bus will give you the opportunity to see the abundant wildlife of the park.
From Denali, you [...]
An African Safari
The breathtaking African landscape inspires not only a sense of adventure, but romance as well. It’s Out of Africa come to life. Many options abound for those who don’t want to rough it, from luxurious lodges to deluxe camping. Throw in a balloon trip over the plains—they’ll throw in champagne. “In our tent they had [...]
East Africa: Safari & Culture & Climb
In September 1996, I went for one month touring around East Africa with my best friend, Rachel. We were both 28 at the time. The trip was a perfect combination of safari, cultural tourism and activities: climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Our first adventure was arriving in Nairobi, a rather intimidating city, with its aggressive child beggars [...]
Safaris in South Africa and Zimbabwe
In September, my husband and I traveled to South Africa and Zimbabwe for our honeymoon. We began our trip in Cape Town and the surrounding wine region. The town of Stellenbosch is quite like Calistoga or Yountville in Napa Valley. The wines we sampled were wonderful, particularly a meritage from the Warwick vineyard.
We traveled along [...]
Botswana Safari: Exploring the Okavango part 2
Most itineraries would include 2-3 parks, with a few days in each. As with most African safaris, you’ll have to choose between a mobile tented safari, or a lodge-based one. Elephant back safaris are relatively new (though they’re expensive), and they will get you very close to wildlife, as will one on horseback. Botswana is [...]
Botswana Safari: Exploring the Okavango part 1
Many an Africa hand will say that Botswana, in southern Africa, is the ultimate safari destination: you get superb wildlife viewing, with opportunities comparable to the best of Tanzania or Kenya, without the crowds. And the heart of any safari to Botswana should be the Okavango Delta. A river delta in the middle of a [...]
Gorilla Safari
The gorillas of central Africa’s Virunga Mountains, made famous by Dian Fossey, can be seen up close by hikers willing to tromp through dense underbrush for several hours in pursuit. The one-day excursions are currently available only in Uganda’s Bwindi Forest, which has recently reopened after an attack by Zairian rebels killed a number of [...]
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
A fun accent to a stay in the Serengeti or Masai Mara is an hour-long float above the vast herds in a hot-air balloon. The balloon has the advantage of being quiet (except for the intermittent roar of the propane burner) and mobile, although you follow the whims of the wind rather than the animals. [...]
