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After your camera, a good pair of binoculars is crucial in getting the most out of your Safari Holiday. So what is a good pair of binoculars? Here is my binocular guide and recommendations >> Binocular Reviews
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Safari Holiday Guide
Welcome to the Safari Holiday Guide:
Planning for a Safari Holiday can sometimes seem a little overwhelming,
I have done it and the problem is every safari company you visit promises
you magnificent views, an unforgettable experience, the Big 5 ... what
they promise you is everything you want to hear! So
which one do you trust and what type of safari is right for you? Is
it a luxury hot-air balloon safari
over the Masai Mara in Kenya, a Canoe
Safari on the Zambezi River in Zambia, a Botswana
safari holiday, cheap safari holidays
to Kenya or a Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park in South Africa?
These were my frustrations and that is why I have set up the Safari Holiday Guide which is completely independent and all the views expressed on it are my opinions or those of people who have advised us based on a lot of research and places we have been and seen for ourselves.
A Little About Me
I currently live in the UK, but was was born and grew up in Zimbabwe, I am a qualified FGASA level 1 field guide (safari guide) and have worked in South Africa on game lodges as both a field guide and assistant manager to a lodge. Whilst I would never pretend to know even a fraction of what Africa has to offer, I have traveled extensively throughout Africa and been on many safaris and feel I can give you a unique perspective of what makes a great Safari holiday.
Sport and Safari Holidays in Africa
The aim has also been to include ideas for sporting or other activities
in combination with a safari holiday as many people want to get the
most out of their African experience and not only be restricted to a
safari holiday, good examples are the Golf
and Safari Holidays in South Africa, Diving
and Safari Holidays in Kenya or even a sun, beach
and Safari holiday!
What about the children? - Family Safari Holidays
Wherever possible I have tried to include ideas and interesting options
for the whole family, Africa can seem a daunting place for those that
have never visited the "dark" continent before and may not
seem initially as the ideal family holiday destination, I totally disagree
as there is a huge amount culturally that you and your children can
learn from africa. A family holiday
in Kenya and The Gambia are ideal starting
points if you want to go on safari with your children. I have also recently
added two family friendly
lodges one self catering in the Djuma Game Reserve, which forms
part of the Sabi Sands Game reserve bordering the Kruger National park
in South Africa another family friendly safari is the Duma Manzi private Game reserve in Natal, South Africa.
If you are not sure which is the best National Park or Game reserve for you in South Africa, our reserve & national park guide points out what options are available and hopefully help you decide.
The Safari Planner
A small section at the moment but with time the idea for this section
is for it to be a resource on "everything else safari", so
not about the safari destinations themselves, but information on things
like choosing the best binoculars for going
on a safari, the best digital camera for Safari, hiking boots for walking safaris. There is a guide
on what types of safari there are, which
animals form the Big 5 and why, interactive
maps of safari destinations and animal guides, including where to go
to find them and what interesting things you may be able to tell your
guide about them!
What's New
Try our new Safari Holiday Shop
where you can organise your ultimate safari online, choose from over
650 Africa travel packages or if none of those suit you, you can design
your own Africa travel itinerary. There are great special offers and
late deals with big discounts on Safaris all around Africa.
Tanzania
I have added a guide to the Selous Game Reserve
in Tanzania. Named after a famous British explorer and hunter turned
Naturalist, this is one of the largest wildlife areas on earth and definitely
one of my top five game reserves in Africa and said to have over 50 000 African Elephants! There is also an independent
guide to the islands of Zanzibar,
just of the Tanzanian coast. The mystical island paradise of a turquoise
blue ocean, pearl white sands and coconut trees that comes with bag
loads of culture and sunshine, the perfect African winter holiday destination.
Holidays in Gambia
Whilst the Gambia could never be described as a Big 5 Safari Destination, if you know where to go, there is a large amount of wildlife to view. I traveled to The Gambia and organised a river safari up the Gambia river, it was a wonderful experience and one that I would highly recommend. Apart from the fantastic birdlife, we spotted dolphins in the estuary, hippos, chimpanzees, baboons, monkeys and crocodiles. For more on check out my Gambia holiday guide or packyourbags.com who have good selection on Holidays in Gambia.
African Wildlife Photo Galleries
Photography is a enjoyable hobby of mine and I have decided to start adding a few of my best wildlife photos to the site. If you are looking for some free african wildlife photos, I usually allow people to use them as long as you credit me. So check out my Photos of The Gambia and Elephant photos.
Kenya Safaris
I have just finished writing an article on organising a cheap
safari holidays to Kenya and one for the more independent traveler
on taking a self drive safari from Nairobi
to the Masai Mara.
Ever wanted to lay next to an open fire under the stars in Africa, try my guide to camping holidays in Kenya
I hope that the Safari Holiday Guide helps you find your Safari Holiday of a lifetime! Should you have any comments or suggestions about places you have been please don't hesitate to me.
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
Created in 1898 by Paul Kruger, this world famous Kruger National Park is now also part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a park that links Kruger National Park with the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe, and with the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique, forming one of the biggest nature reserves in the world.
Kenya Holidays
A holiday in Kenya can be so many things, a safari holiday, beach holiday, a cultural experience or all three. Take a look at the Safari Guide to finding your ultimate Kenya Holiday. >> Kenya Holiday Guide
Safari Holiday Tips for Photographers

Tips on how, if you are a keen wildlife photographer to make sure that you go on the most photographer friendly safari as possible. >> more
Balloon Safaris, Serengeti Migration
Watch the greatest wildlife show on earth from a unique perspective, a balloon ride is special, a balloon Safari over the serengeti national park with the great wildebeest migration happening right below is is absolutely amazing!
Best Cameras for Safari

My guide to the best digital cameras for travel and wildlife photography. Including the best camera to take on Safari, bird photography and where you can buy cheap digital cameras >> more
Safari Binoculars
After your camera, a good pair of binoculars is crucial in getting the most out of your Safari Holiday, rather forget your passport than leave your binoculars at home! So what is a good pair of binoculars? Here is my binocular guide and recommendations >> more
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