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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Africa' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Africa Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Africa 1. African Safari - Kruger Park - By: Michael Russell Most African safaris are scheduled tours, and they are over quite quickly, which makes it challenging to view and appreciate the animals. Kruger Park’s African safari tour, however, is different from most others because the guide is passionate about the trip, so it is never rushed. Kruger Park’s t... Featured ArticleGetting Ready For An African Safari Africa is one of the world's most beautiful and exotic destinations. Going on an African Safari is sure to be an exciting and unique adventure. But being well prepared is necessary to ensure that you have a smooth and enjoyable trip. Here are a few tips. 1. Study everything first. Gather as much information as you can about the country you are planning to visit such as weather conditions, political climate and modes of transportation. Check up on your travel a ...
Read full story 2. Air/land African Safari In Kenya - By: Michael Russell Kenya’s Air/Land African Safari is an adventure; you will get to see many sights within only 3 days. During the airborne portion of the trip, you get to look at animals on high, steep mountain paths and in dangerous areas not suitable for jeeps. The flight part of the safari begins shortly after y... 3. Wild African Safari In Tanzania - By: Michael Russell There are many fantastic places in the world, but only a few can match the astounding sights in Africa. The continent is simply breathtaking, and there is so much to experience each day. The safaris, however, are the best part; tourists get to see lots of animals, unique parks, and different camps... 4. The Sinister Side To The African Safari - By: Michael Russell Many people contemplating taking a completely innocent African safari often don’t even know about the more sinister side to this wonderful lifetime experience that has lurked in the background for so long. The death of the African Safari as some romanticize it to be may have already st... 5. Your African Safari By Design - By: Michael Russell When you ask anyone you know about their last or most favorite vacation they will probably go into great detail about how wonderful it was. Most people will paint you a mental picture of the scenery and all the things to do. Of course, if it rained at all while they were there you will hear about ... 6. Preparing For Your First African Safari - By: Michael Russell Going on an African Safari is a great way to spend a vacation because it exposes you to the great wonders of its land like the sights and wildlife and also to its rich culture and people. However, preparing for such an adventure can really be stressful because there are a lot of things to take... 7. What To Bring On An African Safari - By: Michael Russell If you're going on an African Safari for the first time, chances are, you don't have much of an idea on the necessary things that you must take with you. Here's a list of some essentials that you mustn't do without. 1. Important Documents That means your visa, passport, airline tickets, ... 8. Getting Ready For An African Safari - By: Michael Russell Africa is one of the world's most beautiful and exotic destinations. Going on an African Safari is sure to be an exciting and unique adventure. But being well prepared is necessary to ensure that you have a smooth and enjoyable trip. Here are a few tips. 1. Study everything f... 9. African Safaris: Wildlife Photography - By: Michael Russell With Africa's beautiful landscapes and exotic wildlife, a safari is every photographer's dream come true. Whether you're a professional with years of experience or an amateur trying your hand at expressing art through the lens, Africa is a paradise where you can find a variety of interesting s... 10. African Safaris: What Are My Options? - By: Michael Russell Planning for an African Safari can get you very excited. But usually when you're a first- timer, you find yourself at a loss on what to do. The first step in creating that perfect African adventure is to know what your options are. Here is a rundown of the different kinds of Africa... 11. African Safari - What To Pack! - By: Michael Russell When heading on an African safari, the first thing you are going to need to do is pack your supplies. Packing for a safari is not as simple as you might think. The first thing you need to consider is that the space in your safari vehicle is going to be crowded. When packing, make s... 12. Getting A Grip On 4x4 Tyres. - By: Michael Russell Before you even put rubber to the road, you need to know your tyres intimately. You should know what terrain they are designed for and what their capabilities are. You need to know their speed rating, maximum pressure and load capacity. Choosing the wrong tyre for the wrong conditi... 13. African Safari And The Field Guide - By: Michael Russell A field guide is essentially a trained bush tour guide whose job it is to accompany tourists in the bush and to interpret nature in a meaningful and interesting manner. During a field trip, the guide is a, teacher, friend, game warden, doctor, storyteller and sometimes cook for his guests!&nbs... 14. Finding Game On Your African Safari - By: Michael Russell There are very few places on earth where you will not find wild animals but most of the time, only signs of their presence are visible. If you can recognize and read the signs that animals leave and identify the animal, you will know what methods to adopt in tracking the animal. Most mam... 15. African Safari Vehicle Tips - By: Michael Russell For desert travel, fit long-range fuel tanks and make provision for storing drinking water. Carry further supplies of both in jerry cans. A jack is of no use in soft sand and an air bag should be carried which is inflated by the exhaust. Extra filters will be needed in the fuel lin... 16. African Safari Safety Tips - By: Michael Russell An African safari is a trip meant for those who truly enjoy an adventure. But before you make your trip to an African nation, it is very important to become familiar with the environment and the safety. Before visiting an African nation make sure that you have plenty of information... 17. An African Safari To Kenya - By: Michael Russell Going on an African Safari is a spectacular adventure. Some of the finest African safaris offer a complete view of the country that you are visiting. Many African safari tourists visit the East African country of Kenya. Kenya is a very popular tourist destination because it h... 18. An African Safari With A Difference. - By: Michael Russell For anyone who has an adventurous spirit hiding away in the depths of their being, just the mention of the word Safari will bring it rushing to the surface, conjuring up thoughts, images and desires which cause the rush of adrenaline to course through the veins. The average persons' concept of... 19. African Safari In Shimba Hills - By: Michael Russell I love Africa and I love to see wild animals, but there's nothing quite so dull as driving around all afternoon in the heat, in the company of people who seem to have lost the plot! We had taken a last minute holiday to Mombasa in Kenya and after a week or so, decided to drag ourselves away from t... 20. African Safaris: The Perfect Vacation - By: Michael Russell African Safaris provide individuals the opportunity to explore a variety of countries, and allow them to meet interesting people with unique cultural backgrounds. For instance, they allow individuals to visit all regions of Africa including central Africa, East Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands, etc.... 21. Safari In Africa - By: Michael Russell It is thought that safaris as we know them now, i.e. hunting wild animals, started as long ago as the nineteenth century, the term being coined by Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton, the English explorer, when gentlemen of a certain class took pleasure in killing beasts in their natural habitat, in ... 22. African Safari Preparation - By: Michael Russell If you are planning on going on an African safari, the last thing you would want to do is spoil the trip right out of the chute by forgetting some essential things. Make yourself a list of things to do and check everything off as you go along. There are some important things to consider before you h... 23. African Safaris - What Kind Are There? - By: Michael Russell There are many types of African safaris. I always thought of a safari as something you did with John Wayne and chased big rhinos, or hunted elephants and lions. Not so. Certainly there are hunting safaris, but there are many other types, too. If you are planning on going on an African safar... 24. African Safaris - Where To Go? - By: Michael Russell If you have never been on an African safari before, you may be at a loss as to where to go. If you have been on one, you might want to plan on going somewhere different. Not because you didn't enjoy where you went, but because there are so many beautiful things to see in Africa. From snow c... 25. Affordable African Safari Secrets Revealed - By: Christian Fourie Southern Africa is one of the most rewarding and safe continents to travel in. Deluxe African Overland Camping safaris is an affordable and exciting new form of travel allowing passengers to meet like-minded people in a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere. Theses African safaris to destination such as Na... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |