Articles from May 2009

May 30, 2009 | Posted by Safari Guide
When I was taking out guests on safari on an overcast day, I would sometimes hear the wildlife photographers in the group complain that they would now not get great wildlife portraits. Don’t be too concerned as overcast conditions can create a soft light that is not as harsh as direct sunlight, it also makes [...]
Categories: Safari Photographs, Wildlife Photography Tips |
Tags: Animal Photography, Safari Photographs, Safari Photography, Safari Photography Tips, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife Photography Tips |
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May 24, 2009 | Posted by Safari Guide
The Mziki Wilderness Trails Mziki is a Zulu name for the Common Reedbuck and is also the name given to three hiking trails, or bush walks in St Lucia, South Africa. The Mziki Trails, could have been named the Ingwenya Trails or the Nyathi Trails as the Common Reedbuck is just one of the many [...]
Categories: National Parks, South Africa, Walking Safari |
Tags: Hiking, KwaZulu, Mziki, Natal, National Park, National Parks, South Africa, St Lucia, Trail, Walking Safari, Wilderness Trails |
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May 22, 2009 | Posted by Safari Guide
Lets face it, most holidays are not cheap, especially if you are looking to go on a safari holiday in South Africa as a family. But there are some things you can do to reduce the cost and for some of the best deals around, South Africa’s fantastic National parks are hard to beat, with [...]
Categories: National Parks, South Africa |
Tags: iSimangaliso, Kosi Bay, Mkhuze Game Reserve, Natal, National Park, Self Drive Safari, Sodwana Bay, South Africa, St Lucia |
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May 19, 2009 | Posted by Safari Guide
I have worked at safari lodges that do not encourage children, this was mainly due to the fact that they did not have the facilities to cater for children, this however does not mean that if you have kids, you should not go on safari, you just have to make sure that the safari you [...]
Categories: Kenya |
Tags: Family, Kenya, Kids, Safari |
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May 18, 2009 | Posted by Safari Guide
Cheaper Airport Parking and Airport Hotel Parking The current recession has made large and small companies all look to reduce their costs and expenses and travel is an obvious area, which has come under the microscope. While face-to-face meetings, will still continue companies are looking at technology to reduce travel with telephone conference meetings. Over [...]
Categories: Safari Advice |
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May 5, 2009 | Posted by Safari Guide
Whilst I was researching for a new section on Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park in South Africa, I came across this great video (see below) posted by a couple who take the day out to visit Hluhluwe and it tells of their day as well as some advice on how to get the best out of self [...]
Categories: Safari Advice, South Africa |
Tags: HluHluwe, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, Natal, National Park, Safari, Safari Advice, Self Drive Safari, South Africa |
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