We had a fantastic Tanzania safari and can't wait to go back! Ziara Safaris took care of everything and we highly recommend them.
Whilst on safari, it is common to come across very strange looking birds and animals that you may have never seen before. Here are just a few of my favourites that I have spotted in the African bush. Ground hornbill This bird is certainly crafted from a strange mixture of textures. The ground hornbill grows [...]
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Malaria is a disease which kills over 1.5 million people each year, the majority of these being in Africa. The disease is contracted by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito – which are mainly active between dawn and dusk. When visiting malarial infected zones it is important that you take a number of steps [...]
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Africa is a must-see continent with such a wide variety of cultures, the world renowned wildlife! And fauna and flora that you may find yourself drowning in an unforgettable “Dark Continent” experience. So grab yourself a great Africa cruise deal and let set sail for the homelands of Africa. Africa has been the backdrop for [...]
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Whilst out in the bush on an African safari, you will hear many animal noises which may or may not sound familiar to you. Hearing these sounds when you are tucked up and cosy in your camp, can be a little intimidating at first, but the excitement outweighs this by far! To give you a [...]
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Africa is home to many of the world’s most thought after species of wildlife, but one of the most famous groups that tourists flock to tick off their list is the ‘BIG FIVE’. The term ‘big five’ originally referred to the five hardest animals in Africa to hunt. However, fortunately these days the hunting of [...]
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East Africa is the perfect destination to take part in a wide range of activities such as safari tours, trekking, hiking and mountain climbing. All these activities are safe if you listen to your expert guides and instructors and participate with safety first in mind. However, accidents can happen and even though East Africa is [...]
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For this week’s blog post, I am going to choose my favourite Kenya safari itineraries and tell you why I like them. To make it even more interesting (and harder for me to narrow down), I am only going to choose one safari per duration type, ranging from 2 days up until 9 days. This [...]
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Liverpool Football Club have this month showcased new football clinics in the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi. The aim of these clinics is to coach some of the youngsters and give them an insight into how professional footballers train, so that they can use these methods to improve their own skills. Former player and Liverpool [...]
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If you need a snappy overview of a safari, look no further than our very own Safari A-Z. Whether you are deciding whether an African safari is the right vacation for you, you’re deciding where to go on safari, or you have already booked and you’re after some quick information, this blog post is sure [...]
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When going on holiday to a foreign country, it is always useful and good custom to learn some basics words in the native tongue. Using greetings and polite gestures such as please and thank you really can help you get that little bit more out of your experience by interacting with locals. The main language [...]
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