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Steiner Safari BinocularsAfter 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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Elephant bull, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Safari Holiday Advice & Safari Equipment Reviews:
Planning for travel safaris 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 reviews and advice on here are my opinions or those of people who have advised me based on research of products and places that we have been to and seen for ourselves.

2013 and 2014 Safari Holiday Reviews & News

With over 800 different African adventures to choose from in our Safari Holiday Shop, you are really spoilt for choice. On top of this, you can even design your own itinerary and there are plenty of fantastic special offers and late deals with big discounts on Safaris all around Africa.

Below are a few of the latest and best safari holiday deals that I have been writing about:

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Elephants on Safari in Botswana
Special Offers on Winter Sun Safari Holidays

With the holiday season and winter rapidly approaching (in the northern hemisphere), safari lodges and travel companies who have not yet filled their bookings are now starting to offer some great special offers and late deals on their winter sun holidays in Africa.

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Volunteering with Wildlife in Africa
Volunteering with Wildlife in Africa

From general wildlife conservation projects to specific areas of reasearch like working with Colobus Monkeys in Kenya or dessert elephants in Namibia, there are many volunteer projects and wildlife work all across the continent - take a look at my guide to volunteering in Africa.

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Wildlife Safari and Beach Holiday in one
Beach and Safari Holidays

Africa has some stunning beaches as well as the best wildlife experiences on earth - countries to look out for include Kenya, Tanzania (Zanzibar), Madagascar, Ghana, The Gambia, Mozambique and South Africa.

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African Overland Tripsa
African Overland Trips, Tours & Safaris

African Overland tours are the perfect way to make life long friends whist exploring the huge diversity of scenery, wildlife, people and cultures that the many countries of Africa has to offer. Overland Africa tours are also one of the most economical ways of exploring this vast continent.

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Latest Safari Gear Reviews

What to take on safari is always the next thing to consider once you have decided on where and when you are going. In this section, I take a look at and fully review the best books, clothing, cameras, binoculars, video cameras and other equipment that is ideal to take with you on your safari holiday.

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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Review

Last year after reviewing its predecessor, the HS20EXR, I liked it so much, I bought it and took it on safari with me!

This year Fujifilm have improved on what is already an excellent superzoom bridge camera - take a look at my full review the new Fujiflim FinePix HS30 EXR and discover why I believe this to be the best safari camera currently available.

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Digital Camera
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MINOX DTC 500 Trail Camera
MINOX DTC 500 Trail Camera Review

We took this excellent remote Minox digital camera with us to Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe where we would leave it overnight and got proof of what ever passed by.

What we got back was some incredible video and still photos of elephants, honey badgers, hyenas, a porcupine, African civet, warthogs, bats and many more animals that you very rarely see in the wild and we managed to capture them on film!

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Benro Travel Angel 2 Tripod Review

This 4 section compact and lightweight travel tripod from Benro is reasonably priced and comes with a ball head included. When extended it stands at 1.59m, yet folds to a very small 44cm (17.32 in) meaning it will easily fit into your luggage and most full sized camera bags.

Known as as Transfunctional tripod, one of the legs can be converted into a monopod that can also be used as a walking stick. It can support a maximum load of 8kg (17.64lbs), meaning that it can easily support both bridge and SLR cameras.

Benro Travel Angel 2 Tripodd
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Lowepro Field Station Belt Pack
Lowepro Field Station Belt Pack

You're on a walk to watch wildlife on safari or anywhere with your binoculars, field guide and a notebook. One thing that has always been a problem was finding a dedicated carrying solution.

The Lowepro Field Station, part of their Optics Series is a purpose-built beltpack designed to offer comfort, hands-free support and convenient access to your essential birdwatching and safari gear.

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Vanguard 8x42 Spirit ED Binoculars Review

These Vanguard 8x42 binoculars combine very high quality optics that includes extra low dispersion glass, phase correction coatings on Bak-4 prisms with a tough, lightweight body that is 100% fog and waterproof.

The result is a great pair of binoculars ideal for birdwatching and make excellent full sized safari binoculars.

Vanguard 8x42 Spirit ED Binoculars
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LockDown Optics Deployment System

If you want to comfortably carry full sized binoculars on a walking safari and still be able use both hands so that you can also carry your camera then the LockDown binocular harness from S4Gear may be just what you have been looking for.

Take a look at my full review where I give them a thorough testing and discover just why I not only highly recommend them, but also use them myself.

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Bird Photography: Equipment used on Safari

Bird photography offers its own unique challenges and in this article and video, I pass on a few tips that have really helped me in the past.

I also take a look at the equipment that I used on my last safari trip to take photos of birds.

Bird Photography: Equipment used on Safari
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Canon LEGRIA HF M406 Camcorder Review

In the past I have always just used the video function on my digital camera to take safari videos, but now it is time to get more serious. Take a look at my full review and safari video that I took whilst on a recent trip to Zimbabwe.

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Luna Optics LN-PB3 Night Vision Binoculars Review

What we see on safari during the day is only a small fraction of what actually goes on in the bush. Most predators hunt at night and with a good pair of night vision binoculars like the Luna Optics LN-PB3 it is now relatively inexpensive to take a peek into their world without changing their natural behavior.

Luna Optics LN-PB3 Night Vision Binoculars Review
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Beat About The Bush: Birds Book Review
Beat About The Bush: Birds Book Review

This African Birds Book delves into the fascinating lives of birds - discussing in detail their myriad forms, survival strategies, breeding and feeding behaviors, movements, migrations and vocalisations. The result is a comprehensive reference work in a style that appeals to novices, birders, twitchers, tourists, bush enthusiast and field guides alike.

View all African Travel & Wildlife Book Reviews

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Minox BL 8x33 Binoculars Review

In terms of image quality, size, weight and toughness these Minox BL 8x33's have to be one of the best binoculars for safaris that I have ever had the pleasure of reviewing.

Take a look at why I rate them so highly and why I suggest that you get a pair before going on your holiday.

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Vanguard Skyborne 45 Camera Backpack Review
Vanguard Skyborne 45 Camera Backpack Review

I tend to take quite a bit of gear with me on safari, this includes my binoculars, my camera, telephoto lenses, night vision binoculars, a video camera, a tripod and even my laptop (I have to do at least a little work!) Much of this is far too expensive to just put in with my main luggage on the plane, so it comes on board with me as hand luggage. To do this and to make carrying and accessing it easy, I need a really good camera bag and with the Vanguard Skyborne 45, I have found it.

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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.

I am also a keen, but very amateur bird and African wildlife photographer and have used and reviewed a huge amount of cameras, camcorders, binoculars and other accessories and feel that my experience once again could help you find your ideal safari gear.

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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Safari Binoculars

Safari BinocularsAfter 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


Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Review Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Review


The very powerful Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR with it's 30x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent 720mm), very high quality 16 MP image resolution, fast auto focus and movie recording in full 1080p HD. This camera has to be one of the very best safari holiday cameras on the market.

For more information read the full review of the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Bridge Camera >>


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The Safari Holiday ShopDesign your own safari, or with over 650 safari package holidays available online, including cheap safari holidays, gorilla safaris, honeymoon, scuba diving, birding, beach and much more. The Safari Guide Holiday Shop is the ideal place to find or creat you perfect holiday in Africa.



Kruger National Park, South Africa

Elephant, Kruger National ParkCreated 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

Kenya Holiday GuideA 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 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

Balloon Safari over the 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 Digital 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




 

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