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GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS One of the bucket list items that many clients present to us, is a gorilla trekking safari. People have a fascination with gorillas as they are said to be one of our closest living relatives and they cannot be found in zoos….you have to travel to Africa to see them in their […]
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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, standing tall at 5,892m, and is one of the Seven Summits, the other six comprising of; Mt Everest – Nepal/China 8848m Aconcagua – Argentina 6962m Denali – Alaska 6194m Mt Elbrus – Russia 5642m Vinson Massif – Antartica 4892m Mt Kosciuszko – Australia 2228m Kilimanjaro is said […]
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Today’s world is all about connectivity and information – social media, email, WhatsApp & zoom are all platforms we use every single day in our lives. The normal business days which used to run from 9 to 5, with weekends off, have been disrupted by the internet and mobile telephony. Today, you can be available […]
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Lots of tourists pose the question why they should spend more money staying in a High End property as opposed to a Low End property. Their arguments? The Park/Reserve being visited is the same one The animals seen on the game drives are the same – the wildlife present in the Park/Reserve can be seen […]
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Travel has begun to open up, albeit slowly, and while many are anxious to travel to Kenya for a long awaited safari, they are still a little wary about travelling during the pandemic. What happens if they contract Covid while on safari? How will they get back home on time? Who are their fellow travellers, […]
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The world ground to a halt in 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. New normals were established and one of the hardest hit industries was the tourism industry. Without revenue from tourist dollars, there was no money to pay the rangers, to continue with anti-poaching activities, or for the upkeep of national parks, reserves […]
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“How much will a safari cost?” “ Is going on safari affordable?” Let’s have a look at the logisitics of the costs involved in a safari, to put things in perspective. Why do we go on safari? For the privilege of observing unique wildlife in their own habitats, and to experience soul stirring landscapes and […]
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Most of you have been on safari in Kenya in the past, and returned home with precious memories of quality time spent with loved ones. Although you thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip, Africa got into your blood and you are probably making plans to return. To prepare you for your next […]
