Woburn Safari Park was commended in recognition for its pioneering work in Animal Husbandry and Welfare. A certificate was presented to Adam Kenyon by Adrian Sanders, MP.

This award particularly highlights the Zoo’s efforts in taking significant steps in trying to achieve the highest standard of husbandry and welfare within its elephant herd. The Zoo was one of 12 winners chosen from 74 entries.

In addition, Woburn Safari Park also achieved a commendation in the Best Enclosure Category for its Asian Elephant Conservation Centre: for building the centre around the needs of the elephants. Held annually for over a decade, the BIAZA awards recognise outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of wildlife conservation, advances in animal welfare and husbandry, marketing, PR, education, research, and enclosure design.

Dr Miranda Stevenson, Director of BIAZA said: “The award-winning programmes showcased today demonstrate the huge investment of energy and resources made by our leading zoos to improve animal welfare and raise environmental awareness.

“These awards recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that our members are making to conservation and education each year. Equally, they are standard bearers for excellence in animal husbandry and welfare. We congratulate all the winners on their achievement.”

Africa is a vast continent and it has a lot to offer to vacationers who enjoy exploring and indulging in adventure activities. The Kenya safari and the Tanzania safari are among the most sought after tourist destinations where vacationers can see the wildlife in their natural surroundings, bask in the wonderful beaches, and come close to the nature. However, in order to get proper information regarding the places to visit and planning African safari holidays, it’s essential that you should browse the websites of different travel agents who specialise in organising such holidays and select a reliable agent.

Advantages Provided By African Safari Organisers

Here are the following advantages that are provided by African safari organisers.
 
1)As compared to planning African safari holidays on your own, using the services of a reliable safari organiser would prove to be more economical for you. Usually, most people are not aware where to go, how to go, where to stay and what to see on such a holiday. However, these agents have been organising such itineraries for a long time and know how to get a good deal on air tickets, hotel bookings, special excursions and insurance. Besides, they are also able to get cheaper rates because of bulk bookings.
2)These agents have travel consultants who have first-hand experience of all the travel destinations in Africa, and they can guide the customers properly. The reliable agents are fully ATOL and ABTA protected, and when you book your African safari holidays through them, you will get full value for your money and also be fully protected financially.
3)Their experienced consultants can give you the right advice regarding the best hotels to stay and the must-see places to visit. You can also get proper guidelines regarding what clothes to wear, the type of food that would be available, and the cultural nuances of the places that you would be visiting.
4)You can also get experienced guides who can provide all necessary information and help you in your language and other issues. 

The very mention of African safari holidays conjures images of spectacular landscapes, open savannah, free roaming wildlife and proud tribes. Whether you are going on Kenya safari holidays or Tanzania safari holidays, the lure of the wild will leave you completely mesmerised. Your adventurous trip will take you splashing in lagoons, observing the great wild beast migration in Tanzania, flying low over the sand dunes of the Skeleton Coast, or admiring a beautiful sunrise over the Namib Desert in Namibia, which is supposed to be the world’s oldest living desert. However, in order to make your African safari holidays a memorable event you need to take a few precautions.

Essential Precautions

It is quite important to take some essential precautions while going out on African safari holidays. Plan your trip properly by choosing the areas that you want to visit. Take the help of a reliable and experienced African safari company. Gather as much information as possible regarding proper clothing, medications, insect repellents, sun screen lotion and the local customs. Take plenty of medications and inform the tour operator regarding your medical problems, if any. Carry sufficient amount of food and water on your adventure trips and keep yourself hydrated. Keep your important documents, passport, cash and other valuables safely with you or in a safe.

Africa has many national parks that are made up of vast desserts, valleys and sand dunes which are full of exotic wildlife and nature. It is one of the most magnificent places on earth and many people come here year after year to experience it’s beauty and peace. In Namibia, many of these national parks can be explored alone but there are also many guided tours in the Namibia safari that tourists flock to, for the ultimate African experience. The Namibia safari can last anywhere from 3 to 14 days and can be anywhere from mild to extreme wilderness. The Namibia safari is usually more preferable during the colder times in the Southern part of Africa but occurs all year long which makes planning that perfect vacation more convenient. There is a Namibia safari that is suited for every person whether you are the self driving type or more of a tour guide type.

The Namibia safari that is guided by local tour guides features professional tour guides that are familiar with the landscape and animals. You cannot go wrong on a Namibia safari that is guided by someone who really knows the land and how to interact safely with the animals. There is also a lot to learn from these professionals because they know the culture and history surrounding the land. On the guided Namibia safari, the tour guide does all the driving which provides a better view and chance of capturing that breathtaking photo. Group numbers vary from 2 to 12 people. Many options can be chosen from different packages of the safari to compile the ultimate Namibia safari.

Different options to take in to account include:
The type of animal encounter- Whether it be lions, elephants or rhinos, you can totally customize these packages to include trips to places where you are more likely to see your favorite animal.

The amount of days on the Namibia safari-You can stay out as little or as long as you like in most cases.  

The historical and geographical background- The Namibia safari can be customized to venture into areas where you can meet ancient tribes, eat dinner with the locals and even view nationally known landmarks.

For those who prefer a more private experience, they can take the self guided Namibia safari. During the self guided Namibia safari, your guide will be outlined for you and you will receive a rental vehicle which you will drive from one destination to the next. Your group amount is only limited to your vehicle size. This type of Namibia safari is great for families and honeymooners because you are truly alone out in the wide open spaces of Africa. You can also mix and match the destinations featured in your package. All package prices typically include all food, drinks and accommodation during the Namibia safari. They do not include personal gift purchases or insurance which you will be required to sort yourself.

The views and scenery in Africa are priceless and so are the memories you will take with you after a Namibia safari, it will surely be a trip of a lifetime.

In Namibia, many of these national parks can be explored alone, but there are many guided tours on safari in Namibia where tourists flock to, for the final African experience. On safari in Namibia is generally preferable in colder times in South Africa, but occurs throughout the year so that planning the perfect vacation more convenient. Africa has many national parks, which are composed of vast deserts, valleys and sand dunes that are filled with exotic wildlife and nature. . There is a safari in Namibia, which is suitable for everyone if you are the type of car or driving more than one type of tour guide. On safari in Namibia can take 3 to 14 days and can range from mild to extreme desert. Africa has many national parks, which are composed of vast deserts, valleys and sand dunes that are filled with exotic wildlife and nature.

The Namibia safari that is guided by local tour guides features professional tour guides that are familiar with the landscape and animals. You cannot go wrong on a Namibia safari that is guided by someone who really knows the land and how to interact safely with the animals. There is also a lot to learn from these professionals because they know the culture and history surrounding the land. On the guided Namibia safari, the tour guide does all the driving which provides a better view and chance of capturing that breathtaking photo. Group numbers vary from 2 to 12 people. Many options can be chosen from different packages of the safari to compile the ultimate Namibia safari.

Different options to take in to account include:
The type of animal encounter- Whether it be lions, elephants or rhinos, you can totally customize these packages to include trips to places where you are more likely to see your favorite animal.

The bulk of canticle on the Namibia safari-You can break out as little or as continued as you like in a lot of cases.

The historical background and geographic Namibia safari can be customized to venture into areas where you can learn the ancient tribes, dining with locals and even see the nationally known brands.

This blazon of Namibia carnival is abundant for families and honeymooners because you are absolutely abandoned out in the wide-open spaces of Africa. They do not cover claimed allowance purchases or insurance, which you will be appropriate to array yourself. You can as well mix and bout the destinations featured in your package. All amalgamation prices about cover all food, drinks and adaptation during the Namibia safari. For those who adopt a added clandestine experience, they can yield the self-guided Namibia safari. During the self-guided Namibia safari, your adviser will be categorical for you and you will accept a rental car that you will drive from one destination to the next. Your accumulation bulk is alone bound to your car size.

The views and scenery in Africa are priceless and so are the memories you will take with you after a Namibia safari, it will surely be a trip of a lifetime.

Briefly continuing on the theme of last week’s blog, the strength of the Australian dollar against the US means there is no better time to schedule fantastic East Africa Safaris (the US dollar is the currency charged for travel & accommodation in East Africa)  East Africa Safaris can aim to follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen, or give you a 3D version of the Big Cat Diaries.   In either event the favourable exchange rate has the effect of making all East Africa Safaris more affordable: so now is the time to set your plans in motion.

Of course, East Africa is not the only place where the currency of travel is the US dollar.  It also applies in Botswana, rendered unique by the Okavango River which flows inland (rather than to the sea) and dissipates in the Kalahari Desert.  This lends itself to African Safaris with a difference!  Can you even begin to imagine your makoro slipping silently through a mantle of water-lillies as the papyrus sways with the gentle breeze at the bank.  Indeed so beautiful and serene is it that I often recall the scene to feature in my regular meditations or creative visualisation exercises!

Since Botswana tends to be a relatively expensive destination, the budget conscious may want to consider the more affordable African Safaris destinations while still taking advantage of the favourable exchange rates.  Zimbabwe is one such place where the US$ is also utilised as as a “traveller’s” currency.  As well as being relatively affordable for African Safaris, Zim is a very versatile location.  In addition to catering for the more traditional African Safaris, it has something exciting and different to cater to all tastes.  While Victoria Falls is known for its spectacular waterfall which is world heritage listed, it is also known as one of the adventure capitals of Africa where you can abseil off the Victoria Falls bridge, plunge down the rapids of the mighty Zambezi in a white water raft or walk with lions.  The less adventurous are also catered for with picturesque walkways, sunset cruises on the Zambezi or, one of my favourite activities, the flight of angels (ie a helicopter ride over the falls)

A few hours away from Victoria Falls by road lies Zimbabwe’s largest national park, Hwange which provides all that African Safaris could hope for, to which I can personally attest having visited there last November!  A comfortable flight from Hwange can then take the holiday maker to a place which is really just a dot on the map, Bumi Hills.  After a few minute transfer by barge, the unsuspecting traveller arrives in an idyllic haven called Musango, a place that keeps calling me back.  Musango is a Safari camp situated on its own island in Lake Kariba, just off the shoreline of the Matusadona National Park.  It boasts an abundance of wildlife from buffalo and elephants to the rare black rhino (African Safaris don’t often offer the possibility of bumping into the black rhino).  The Matusadona National Park is also an ornithologist’s paradise with a myriad of birds to be seen frequenting the birdbaths in front of the lodge and rooms.  But it was the charm of the place that entranced me, from the little stone huts that house guests to the funny little metal birds dotted hither and thither to the broad sweeping vista from either the veranda of the reception area or the adjacent swimming pool.  But I also loved the variety of activities offered, such as total relaxation at the camp, walking safaris, big 5 game drives, tracking of wild black rhino in the adjacent rhino sanctuary, village tours, canoeing, game cruises and tiger and tilapia fishing on Lake Kariba.  Unfortunately our time was too limited to avail of many of the activities but I will never forget the wonderful afternoon hours spent drifting along in the barge on what I suppose one would call a game cruise – this was definitely one of my more memorable African Safaris!  I will be back!

As Horace said “He who has begun has half done.  Dare to be wise; begin” – now is the time to capitalise on the favourable exchange rate as it increases the affordability of African Safaris.

Most people never have the opportunity to experience an authentic African safari and for most people who do have the chance it is usually a once in a lifetime experience. When most people think about going on adventure safaris they expect that they will be roughing it in the wild. But, the option of a luxury safari is becoming more and more popular for those who can afford it.

A luxurious African safari can really only be described as the ultimate vacation. When taking the luxury version of African safari travel you really have the opportunity to get the best of both worlds. You will be able to get out into the wilds of Africa to observe the animals that you will only be able to see live through wildlife safaris, but rather than roughing it, you will be pampered and catered to throughout your journey.

There are more and more African safari travel companies nowadays that are providing upscale versions of the more traditional safari experience. These luxury safari packages are designed to cater to the more demanding expectations of well-to-do customers. These travel safari guide operations leverage their considerable knowledge and experience with the local, ready to make sure their guests are well cared for and even pampered.

Any company that offers their customers the option of experiencing a luxurious African safari will diligently strive to assure that they provide safari holidays that will leave indelible and everlasting memories of the wild and amazing animals, landscape and people of the African continent. These safari tour operators know that their customers have very high expectations and they go out of their way to make sure that they deliver.

One of the many options in luxurious safari vacations in the horseback safari adventure. This venturesome vacation allows people to have an even better view of the wilds of the area that is being explored during the excursion.

Riding on horseback provides better access to areas that are too difficult to access by foot. At the same time, the wildlife are not as likely to be frightened off by the sounds of a vehicles rambling along the dusty, dirt roads. And, being on horseback provides a better vantage point for seeing the breathtaking scenery than what can be seen either sitting in a vehicle or on foot.

This elevated vantage point also comes in handy for taking better pictures. With well-trained safari guides at your side at all times, you will not have to worry if you are not a skilled horseman, nor about wandering unwittingly into areas that could be dangerous. The guides are constantly on the lookout for any precarious situations that might develop and they will immediately lead their guests to safety if the need arises.

At the conclusion of an intense day of safari exploits on horseback, the safari guide will lead the group to where the camp has been relocated by the camp staff during the course of the day. The luxury safari guests will be met by a delicious gourmet meal, which they can enjoy while listening to the gentle sounds of the African night.

There is nothing like going on a wildlife safari to Africa, Australia, or any place else. The sounds of the wild and the exotic can be very soothing – more so in the modern day context, when we are increasingly getting habituated to the mechanized way of living. In fact, for people living in today’s world, there is a dire need to bring in that much needed relief in the form of frequent getaways to exotic locales. And if these annual or monthly visits are in the form of safari tours, then there is nothing like it.

A Wildlife Safari is a tour or an expedition in which one can get to see many of the different species of animals and that too in their natural habitats. The visitors can drive through the terrains in their 4×4 vehicles or minivans and view a pride of lions, or a herd of wild elephants roaming freely in the wild. They can capture the antics of these animals in their cameras; many a times, the visitors on a safari expedition are assured of some great shots. A person on a safari to Kenya, Maasai Mara, or anyplace else can get to be really close and personal with wildlife – a fact that makes these journeys all the more interesting. As a natural corollary, a Kenya Safari or a Luxury Safari is much in demand.

The visitors on a wildlife safari can stay in specially designed camps in the area. They can take in the sights and the sounds of the wilderness while they are camping out in the open. They can socialize with the other members in their group and share the events of the day with them. They can also spend many an hour looking up at the vast and peaceful night sky.

There are some tour operators that arrange safaris and expeditions to the different national parks and the forest reserves in the world. A wildlife safari to areas having a very high density of some of the most sought after species of animals is much in demand. The nature enthusiasts and adventurers seek these out and register themselves to have a great time.

And the great news is that it does not take a lot to plan these safari holidays to some of the most exotic destinations of the world. The travel planners and the tour operators offer assistance to anyone who is interested in seeing more of the world by going on these excursions and expeditions. Going on a wildlife safari is the in thing to do as of now.

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Wildlife safaris are the best way to observe the nature and wild beasts in their natural habitat. It is one of the mediums to explore those regions which inhabitate some of the extincting wild animals, birds and reptiles apart from flora and fauna.

Wildlife Safari In India

India is a vast country and very rich in flora, fauna and avi-fauna. There are a large number of natural parks and wildlife sanctuaries spread over different regions to save the extincting animals and birds. In India, there are three main mediums to enjoy wildlife safaris i.e. Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari and Camel Safari.

Wildlife Safari in Corbett National Park

Corbett National Park is located in the state of Uttarakhand and is the first national park of India. Located on the foothills of Himalayas, the main attraction here is Tiger as it is a Tiger Reserve.

Wildlife Safari in Gir National Park

Located in Gujarat, it covers an area of 116 sq miles and was created to protect the Asiatic Lion from extinction. There are also a number of wild animals in Gir like Sambhar, Bear, Antilope, Chinkara etc.

Wildlife Safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

It is located in Kerala and covers an area of 777 sq km. Main attraction of Periyar are Elephants, Tigers, Nilgiri Tahrs and Nilgiri Langurs.

Apart from these there are a number of wildlife reserves and parks in India like Bandipur National Park, Kazhiranga National Park, Royal Chitwan Park, Sundarbans, Kanha National Park etc.

Wildlife Safaris in Africa

Africa is also very rich in flora and fauna and is a habitat of some of the wild animal species which are on the verge of extinction.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

It is one of the most famous national parks of Africa which inhabits a variety of wild beasts, where the main attraction is Zebras.

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya

It is located in the lap of Mt. Kenya, Kenya’s highest mountain range, and the main attraction of safari is Wild Elephants. Other than this, Zebras and Giraffes are also found here in large numbers.

Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari

Lake Nakuru National Park is a world heritage site and the main attractions of this wildlife safari are Rhinos, Lions and various species of birds.

Apart from these famous wildlife safaris in Africa, there are some wildlife safaris like Masai Mara Safari, Tembo Safari, Mt, Kilimanjaro Safari, Kruger Park Safari, Chobe Safari etc., which quench the thirst of wildlife adventurers and bring them closer to the nature.

Kenya has several  National Parks and Reserves that serve the Tourism  Industry with luxuries camps,hotels,lodges for accomodation at every corner of the Country North,East,West,Central,Coast ,Rift Valley ,North Eastern,Nairobi,Nyanza.

These has been made successfuly with Private Air Charter companies that provide ,Private Executive Jet Flights,Helicopter flights to this destinations  thus giving you the opportunity to sightsee the geographical  features namely,mountains,Hills,Rivers,Lakes,The Great Rift Valley among others.There also scenic flights  whereby enroute you will be able to  do photography of the features as the aircrafts that are used have high wings and fly at a low altitude of  8,000 feeet above sea level to enable you to have a clear view .There are services of aerial survey & photography for those who would want to take the photos of the Historic Sites within East Africa or Kenya  and aircrafts are available ranging from 1 seater to 18 seater which can be used for this purpose.Helicopters are also available especially to some of  the private  luxury camps,lodges where there is poor road infrastructure and this aircrafts are scarce and the capacity is ranging from 3 to 5 only the AS350.

From Nairobi we have both scheduled and non-scheduled flights to Masai Mara,Amboseli ,Samburu,Shaba,Nanyuki,Lewa,Arbardares,Mt Kenya,Amboseli,Tsavo West,Tsavo East,Chyullu Hills,Kisumu,Eldoret,Kitale,Kiwayu,Lamu,Malindi,Mombasa,Ukunda and for any visits to Kakamega ,Bungoma,Busia,Webuye you will have to use a private charter or use a scheduled service upto Kisumu or Eldoret and go by Road.We have places like Lake Rudolf where you will find Loyengalani lodge,Sibiloi National Park this you will have to charter a private aircraft from Nairobi as there are no scheduled flights and it is situated in Northern Kenya.In Eastern we have Marsabit Lodge which you can visit and have Gamel Riding Safari and see the Kaisut Desert,lava,the crater and hills.It is  2 hours  flight  time with a light aircraft from Nairobi.Due to badd weather in the Mornings it is advisable to depart Nairobi after confirming with the police in Marsabit the weather is clear and that shoud be after 930 am and in the afternoon it is adviseable to depart  by latest  4 pm before the weather builds.Marsabit Town is sorrounded by hills and it is a tricky  place andd needs an experienced pilot  to fly you there.Depending on your scheduled you can choose whether to take a scheduled flight or anon-scheduled flight  but note there some areas where  you have no option but to take a private flight.Kakamega Rain forest  in Western Kenya is where Birding Safaris  is done and  there is an airstrip and the flight time from Nairobi is  1 hour 35 minutes on a light aircraft 5 seater.In Nyanza you can go to Lake Victoria for fishing and swimming safaris  and we have 2 islands namely, Rusinga,Mfangano which if you go by road you will have to cross using a boat  as vechicles cannot cross. Mfangano airstrip can only accomodate upto a 5 seater single engine aircraft andd Rusinga Island upto 12 seater single engine aircraft with maximum baggage of  10 kilos per person in soft Bags.In  Bungoma you will have the pleasure for a scenic safari of Mt Elgon and do an aerial photography safari .There  are orchad plantations,sugarcane,maize  and  you will have swimming and fishing safari on Lake Nzoia.

Out Mombasa there are air charter companies providing both scheduled flights and non-scheduled  to Major  Towns in South Coastal ,Lamu Island,Masai Mara,Kiwayu,Amboseli,Tsavo West,Tsavo East,Chyullus Hills,Samburu,Shaba,Mt Kenya,Nanyuki,Loisaba,Lewa,Joys Camp,Wazini Island,Funzi Island.There hotels ranging from cottages,3 star,5 star,4 star with facilities for Conferencing,Banqueting,Beach Party,Team Building,Recreation  Facilities& Activities,Rooms with AC & Cable TV,Restaurant & Bars,Apartments,Botique,Busssiness Centre .They serve Swahili Dishes,Africa Cuisine,Continental dishes and any meal of your choice.The accomodation  has  achoice of  twin or double bed  and deluxe suites offer a perfect blend of elegance and comfort with  ,Television set,Telephone Facility,internet and hot showers.

Game Drives are provided on arrival in any of this destination using  a four wheel landcruiser or tour van on your way to the hotel and on arrival you are welcomed with a glass of  juice by  the Manager and then the front office request for your voucher to confirm the days you are staying and the accomodation details. Thereafter the potter takes you to your room and the safari starts from there. There are  HOT BALLOON SAFARIS offered in Amboseli and Masai Mara ranging from  1 to 5 people and it is done very early in the morning that is 0630 am  andd on landing you are  welcomed for a bush breakfast with wine and Champagne. You can also be entertained by the tradition dancers and your Naturalists (Tour Guide) taking you through by explaining the names of plants ,animals and even the culture of the locals.You will only take the local people pictures with their consent and having to make a token of appreciation orelse they might rebel on you. There are also Taxi Safaris from Mombasa-Lamu-Malindi-Ukunda-Wazini Island,Kiwayu-Funzi  for 1 to 19 people but it has to be early Morning or late afternoon.Air Safari from Mombasa is tailor-made  to Any Destination within East Africa and it varies with ones budget.Air Safari Mombasa-Masai Mara Departs Mombasa 0800 AM  Arrival Masai Mara 1030 am and Deaprts Masai Mara  1400 hrs Arrives Mombasa 1630 hrs .There is only one service daily  Departing Mombasa in the Morning and  Departing Masai Mara in the afternoon.For Private Flights the timings will be at your discreation but also considering the sunset and sunrise  to the national Parks and Reserves But to International Airports like Jomo Kenyatta International,Daresalaam International,Kilimanjaro International,Entebbe International,Zanzibar International ,Eldoret International andd Moi International where  you can take off and land either night or day.

Dont worry about  how you can make your holiday memorable ,all you need to do is to give the expert where you want to go and the expected  budget and they will make an itinerary which suits your needs.

Well, the world of celebrity gossip never ceases to amaze me. According to many sources, there is an affair going on between Tiger Woods and Tiger Woods Mistress Rachel Uchitel. She (tiger woods mistress) is a known party girl, and frequents the New York club scene. It all started when a friend of Rachel Uchitel named Ashley Sampson detailed to the National Enquirer tabloid magazine the details of the affair, along with several pictures. Rachel promptly denied the allegations, causing a lashout by the magazine who promised to release all the details of the affair to the world.

We are so fascinated by celebrities that whenever one of them makes a mistake that a common person would, we put it under the largest magnifying glass imaginable. Obviously we don’t hear about Joe Smith from Wisconsin having an affair… not only because he probably doesn’t hang out with Tiger Woods mistress Rachel Uchitel or any super models for that matter.

My point is, did Tiger Woods do anything wrong? Many people would say that Tiger Woods is wrong for having an affair with his mistress Rachel Uchitel. There are also people that are cheering him on wildly. The thing is, Tiger Woods is a married man, and has kids! He is married to Elin Nordegren, also a gorgeous super model. It must have something to do with being the only athlete to make more than a billion dollars or something.

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