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Lioness Takes a Baby Baboon From A Tree Top (African Safari Videos)

May 18th, 2012

This hungry tree climbing lioness makes it to the very tips of the branches of this tree, before grabbing a baby baboon and falling to the ground. The footage was taken by our driver Martin Weru near the Ashnil Samburu Camp, whilst guiding some very excited Russian guests on a African Safari. To visit Kenya and experience an African Safari first hand for yourself come and see us at www.luxury-safaris.co.uk for more info.

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Starr and Bodill African Safaris: Wounded Warrior Safari

May 18th, 2012

S&B is providing the wounded warrior and his brother a 10 day all inclusive safari in the East Cape of South Africa. Our warrior will be hunting kudu, blesbok, warthog, blue wildebeest, and impala while he is with us.

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Rhino Crisis Round Up: Rhino Killer Shot Dead in India & More …

May 18th, 2012

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Kaziranga National Park’s greater one-horned rhinos are safer today, following an exchange of gunfire between authorities and armed rhino killers, which left one of the assailants dead.

According to India Blooms news, the incident occurred near the Bagori range of the park. Police also recovered a .303 rifle and live ammunition.

Less than a week ago, two members of a rhino-killing gang were arrested in the Biswanathghat area of Kaziranga National Park, thanks to a joint operation of Assam Police and Assam Rifles.

The suspects — caught with a .303 rifle and live ammunition — were identified as Dilowar Hussain and Altaf Hussain.

Suspect arrested with ten rhino horns

Ten rhino horns and an elephant tusk were seized and a Vietnamese national was taken into custody after police raided a home in the Johannesburg suburb of Bedfordview.

Eyewitness News reported that in addition to the horns and tusk, R20 million (US $2.4 million) in cash was confiscated.

Vietnamese nationals have been implicated in a number of rhino horn smuggling incidents in South Africa.

However, South African safari operators have also been willing accomplices in “pseudo hunts”, which use legal rhino hunts as a front for bogus “clients” to run rhino horn to illegal markets.

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For example, CITES records indicate that 62 rhino horns and 37 rhino trophies (both horns) were exported to Vietnam from South Africa in 2009.

2010 figures were reported as 91 rhino horns and 20 rhino trophies to Vietnam.

For more information about South Africa’s trophy hunt scheme, check out:

Another safari operator arrested

Breaking news via Twitter has named South African safari operator Harry Claassens as the latest suspect arrested in connection with the Thai rhino horn syndicate involving game farmer Marnus Steyl.

South Africa’s Carte Blanche reported earlier this year that Claassens was under investigation, along with Steyl.

The syndicate is believed to be dealing in lion bones and skeletons as well.

At least 210 rhinos have been massacred in South Africa this year, according to last week’s figures released by the country’s Department of Environmental Affairs.

Protecting Asian rhinos

Did you know that the total of all three Asian rhino species (just over 3,000) is still less than Africa’s critically endangered black rhino (4,860)?

Learn more about the Javan, Sumatran and greater one-horned rhinos — and you can help — in this interview with Kerry Crosbie, founder of the Asian Rhino Project:


Greater one-horned rhino via Shutterstock; white rhino via Shutterstock.


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Groupon Getaways: Florida's Panhandle and west coast …

May 15th, 2012


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New deals in Florida are among the wide variety of Groupon Getaways.

Most of the travel deals are about 40% to 50% off or more, and are available for about 10 days unless they sell out.

New Florida deals include Port St. Joe in Florida’s Panhandle, Jacksonville and Osprey in west Florida.  Various other Florida deals previously released also are available.

The deals in other parts of the world include Las Vegas, safari in Africa, Steamboat Springs, Minnesota, New Mexico, China & more.

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Get a lifetime experience: Popular Safaris in Africa

May 15th, 2012

Africa is a diverse and huge trove of mystery and adventures where some of the world’s oldest tribes still thrive. It has in the offer a wide range of experiences and luxury travel and accommodations to suit your travelling needs. Southern Africa is the most established tourist region, and you can check with any tour operators to get good customized itineraries to suit your needs and interests. The black continent beckons you with magnificent wildlife inviting you to discover its wonders while staying rooted in luxury. Luxury safaris in Africa are enlightening experiences with its vast spaces where the sky kisses the earth. Vivid and colorful images of the wild and nature are awaiting you in Africa.

More often you will be able to spot sand bathing majestic elephants, interruption of a calm night by the roar of a lion, sprinting leopards, and lazy rhinos grazing in the game drives, all adding up to the excitement while staying in your very own comfort zone.

You can bask in the relishing scenery and the beautiful sights in front of you. There are many lodges and resorts with special services if you’d like to have, providing you luxurious camping in the bushes of Africa. The white coastal regions of the east are special places of tourist attraction which drives in the entire crowd coming in all over the year.

Safaris in Africa clubbed with mesmerizing snow peaks, mountain passes and valleys are typical of some regions like Tanzania. The great desert of Sahara is ever warm throughout the year and a camel safari over the dunes is a very thrilling experience. Some of the world’s popular monuments like the Pyramids and Sphinx of Egypt are examples of the architectural and workmanship of the ancient African people. These are perfect destinations for a family tour, or just that special journey with your beloved on a honeymoon. Luxury travel also talks about Reserves and Parks that are unique to the continent as they house some of the rarest species of animals and birds.

Popular spots thronged by tourists every year, are the dunes in Namibia, Okovango Delta located in Botswana, Serengeti Plains in Kenya where the great annual migration passes through, Tanzania with its sky touching mountain- Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the lush South Africa.  Kruger National park is a very prominent location on the travelers’ map. The untamed beauty of the wilderness can be captured in the plains of Botswana, and the sun drenched beaches of KwaZulu Natal. Modernistic cities like Cape Town are also the main attraction and you will be able to get many connecting flights daily to various cities across the continent with even busy air routes to the game reserves. Chartered and light planes are also available for your convenience and highways and roads are well maintained to ease your travelling.

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African Safari Wildlife Park Deal | Couponing with Rachel

May 12th, 2012

Hey locals, have you been to African Safari Wildlife Park?  You may want to check out this deal!

So what can you do at African Safari Wildlife Park?
*Two-mile drive-thru safari
*Feed animals such as giraffes, zebras, and camels
*Walk-through area with petting zoo and white-alligator exhibit
*Pig races, animal shows, and pony and camel rides during summer months

- $11 for admission for one person any day of the week or $10 for admission for one person on a weekday or $18 for admission for two people on a weekday or $39 for admission for up to six people on a weekday
Choose from Four Options
*$11 for admission for one person any day of the week (up to a $21.95 value)                     *$10 for admission for one person on a weekday (up to a $21.95 value)
*$18 for admission for two people on a weekday (up to a $43.90 value)
*$39 for admission for up to six people on a weekday (up to a $131.70 value)

 

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City, Sea and Safari in South Africa

May 12th, 2012

City, Sea and Safari in South Africa

Safari in South Africa

Southern The african continent Metropolitan areas: Social Centers

Southern Africa metropolitan areas would be the conference locations with regard to ethnicities throughout The african continent, producing all of them fascinating locations to incorporate upon The southern area of The african continent vacations. Nearby suppliers market a person their own conventional Africa projects within the roads outdoors worldwide custom shops, as well as Indian native piquancy stores are simply nearby. It is mostly of the locations on the planet exactly where the thing is ladies within conventional Africa gown transporting their own buying on the mind, strolling previous entrepreneurs hectic on the Blackberries.

Cape City, Durban as well as Johannesburg tend to be typically the most popular metropolitan areas frequented through vacationers upon The southern area of The african continent vacations. Within Cape City, Lengthy Road may be the spot to be observed, where one can eat in a deli about the sidewalk and view the actual passers through. You will notice fashionable as well as option socialites swagger previous, then Rastafarians providing to market a person their own share. You will see hippies roaming close to without any footwear upon, the ones putting on conventional Africa gown.

Durban’s town center is actually much less of the visitor location, however the walk lower both primary roads, Western Road as well as Cruz Road, will definitely end up being an event whilst on the Southern The african continent vacation. Throughout the 7 days the actual roads tend to be full of hoards of individuals. Along with each and every action a person consider, somebody will attempt as well as market a person something which range from inexpensive fragrance towards the adore potions of the nearby Zulu sangoma (witch physician). Whilst these types of roads tend to be overwhelmingly hectic, that is certainly a fascinating encounter available on the The southern area of The african continent vacation.

Johannesburg’s town center isn’t 1 really worth discovering, however the hectic places away from center tend to be ideal for buying as well as socialising using the Southern Africa top notch. A good amount of custom shops could keep a person buying times within places for example Sandton, and you will discover some thing in order to need replacing in order to any kind of among the stylish night clubs with this hectic town, maintaining a person amused in your luxurious moves within Southern The african continent.

Southern Africa’s Seaside

Referred to as the location with regard to seaside vacations, spending some time about the sun-drenched coastline whenever on the Southern The african continent vacation is really a should. Through the nation, there’s a good amount of stunning seashores, as well as whatever seaside area you choose, you may be certain to locate a excellent seaside.

Within Cape City, Camps These types of as well as Clifton seashores about the Ocean Seaboard tend to be visitor hot-spots. The actual sights about the lower towards the seaside tend to be spectacular, and also the sunsets are postcard-worthy. However for the much less packed and much more organic seaside encounter, seashores just a little away from town tend to be such as concealed items. Scarborough (on the other hand from the hill) includes a much more unmarked really feel into it, along with less individuals with no beachside stores. The actual seashores across the Western Coastline tend to be wilder as well as appeal to less crowds of people, and they are no more than a good hour’s generate in the town center, producing for any stunning day trip upon whilst you The southern area of The african continent moves.

Within KwaZulu-Natal, Durban’s town seashores tend to be greatest prevented. Within summer time, they’re full of local people as well as vacationers attempting to get away heat, and may rapidly turn out to be congested. Regarding forty min’s beyond Durban is Umhlanga as well as Umhloti, even though these types of seashores are extremely well-liked by the actual vacationers, they’ve an even more calm really feel for them. You are able to stroll lower the actual coast line while you research rock and roll swimming pools with regard to ocean animals, or just lay about the fine sand as well as soak up the sun’s rays. These types of seashores lay about the Indian native Sea therefore the drinking water is actually comfortable, however you need to be cautious since the currents are incredibly powerful. Lifeguards tend to be usually available, nevertheless, as well as will be ready to save you need to you are inside a place associated with difficulty. The The southern area of The african continent journey encounter towards the seashores outdoors Durban will be considered a calming summer time vacation.

Viewing the actual Large 5 upon Firefox

The very best online game book within Southern The african continent to have an genuine firefox encounter whilst on the luxurious Africa vacation needs to be the actual Kruger Nationwide Recreation area. A brief trip through Johannesburg, this particular book is actually readily available however arranged from the actual metropolitan areas. The actual book features excellent online game watching, as well as viewing all of the people associated with Africa’s Large 5 (lion, leopard, hippo, rhino as well as zoysia) is nearly an assurance.

The Kruger Recreation area firefox may be the ideal add-on for you luxurious moves within Southern The african continent, along with most of the lodges providing 5 celebrity lodging. You are able to unwind inside your Africa, air-conditioned chalet, as well as pay attention to the actual seems from the rose bush which encompases a person. And when you are fortunate, you can actually place giraffe harassment across the horizon out of your mattress.

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How to Track a Lion

May 9th, 2012
Tracker Academy

 

  • A Lion has four distinct toes – ordinarily no claws show in the track unless the animal walks in deep mud, running or when scraping the ground when scent marking with the hind feet. Claws aid in grip when the lion accelerates.
  • There is one large main pad with three clear lobes at the back, posterior edge which is common to all the cats.
  • The two rounded toes (one being the due claw) that are situated higher up the leg but do not show in the track.
  • Tracks are usually 90-145mm in length, depending on the size and sex of the animal
  • Male’s tracks are slightly longer (up to 145mm for a front foot at Londolozi) and are broader than that of the female. The female’s average track length for a front foot measure 130mm at Londolozi.  Take a look at this track below
Male Lion Track

Male Lion Track

  • The front track is larger when compared with the hind track, which is often narrower than the front. The front foot of most animals is larger due to the weight of it head and chest that the front foot must bear. The lion uses its forefeet to grab hold of its prey, and in fighting.
  • The toes of the front foot track are also slightly more splayed. The front track can be somewhat obscured due to the ergonomic movement of the foot striking the ground, particularly in males. Males often ‘flick’ their front feet, which shows up in the track, as it does not land cleanly on the ground, making it obscure. A lion swagger!
  • In a slow (normal) stride, the hind foot will strike the ground approximately 8cm in front of the front foot. In very slow movement, like when the lion is stalking, the back foot will land on top of the front (register).
  • Lions move in prides mostly and often take the easiest route, for example, on well-worn game paths, through riverbeds or short grass clearings. They make no particular effort to hide themselves, unlike leopards, which will avoid any type of detection, even by baboons and monkeys.

I’m very interested to answer any questions you may have on tracking lions, as well as to hear your own stories and experiences whilst out tracking in the bush.  Please feel free to leave them in the comments section below…

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Pygmy Hippo tragedy strikes South Africa | Safari Interactive …

May 9th, 2012

It is with great sadness that we report the news of the passing of Harry the Pygmy Hippo at 10h30 this morning (9th May 2012).

Harry was operated on earlier today to repair an umbilical hernia, which had the potential to cause gut strangulation. Unfortunately he suffered respiratory arrest and ultimately heart failure, despite repeated attempts to resuscitate him, Harry passed away on the operating table.

Prince Harry pygmy hippo dies south africa

Toni Inggs, Harry’s ‘mother’ and care giver, who lovingly referred to him as a ‘pint-sized jelly baby’ is reportedly devastated, as are all the staff at the Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn, South Africa.

Harry became something of an overnight sensation with media worldwide reporting on his health. In Harry’s short life, he managed to raise much needed awareness for his species, and their plight as Endangered. Found in West Africa, there are currently less than 3, 000 Pygmy Hippos left in the wild, classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, Pygmy Hippos face further loss of habitat in Upper Guinea and subsequent hunting pressure (as forests become more accessible).

 

Harry had a very rocky start in life after being rejected by his mother Hilda, and although his life was short, Cango Wildlife Ranch assures us it was a happy one, with constant bottle-feeds, baths, playtime and love.

Find out more about the plight of Pygmy Hippos 

Join Harry’s Facebook group


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Luxury African Safari and Tailor Made Holiday Experts Launch New …

May 6th, 2012

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