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To me, the indri song is the Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:30:39 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/reptile-pictures.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/reptile-pictures.html African reptile pictures of a crocodile baking in the sun, a terrapin in the water, a lazy puff adder, and agama lizard Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:32:55 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/kruger-swaziland-and-st-lucia-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/kruger-swaziland-and-st-lucia-safari.html We did a self-drive trip and had no problem with self guiding, the details on the excel sheet were very appreciable and easy to follow. We booked it all Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:26:13 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/excellent-travel-agent-for-africa.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/excellent-travel-agent-for-africa.html My safari was arranged by Ebright Travel. I had used them for a prior trip to South Africa with friends and Connie is my (and my friends') normal travel Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:15:50 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/august-safari-to-kenya-and-tanzania.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/august-safari-to-kenya-and-tanzania.html We went on a 21-day trip to Kenya & Tanzania visiting various parks. The safari companies were recommended by friends. It was good and we saw all the animals Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:42:17 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/big-and-small-cats-on-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/big-and-small-cats-on-safari.html An exciting moment for me was a serval cat hunting right next to our truck (maybe 10 feet away). I am a huge fan of the small cats so it was a real treat. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:59:41 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/observe-animals-in-silence.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/observe-animals-in-silence.html It was wonderful observing different animals' behaviour for a long time in silence rather than spotting the actual animal. Also, we loved the beautiful Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:43:42 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/great-animals-and-landscapes.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/great-animals-and-landscapes.html The trip was so easy and that was great – the Flash Safari team took care of everything from the moment we met up with them until we got to our airport Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:47:35 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/plenty-of-wildlife-on-self-guided-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/plenty-of-wildlife-on-self-guided-safari.html We were thrilled with the 44 animal species we saw. Neil is a birder, so he was thrilled with the variety of bird life. I can't imagine seeing more on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:18:08 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/eastco-private-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/eastco-private-safari.html We had a fantastic experience with Eastern Africa Safari and Touring (EASTCO). I highly recommend them. We saw the big 5, went to a Masaai village and Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:15:56 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/kobo-safaris-review.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/kobo-safaris-review.html The guides were knowledgeable and respectful, they knew about animals of course, but also about the local customs and traditions which made our trip very Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:43:41 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/solo-safari-best-for-photography.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/solo-safari-best-for-photography.html Since a young age I've been dreaming of a safari in Africa and my dream came true in April 2010. I was anxious to see the wildlife and different lifestyles Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:20:33 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/natural-world-mombasa-safaris.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/natural-world-mombasa-safaris.html 10 out of 10. I don't like giving anyone full marks for anything, but I really can't think of anything that went wrong. With kids, the short overnight Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:28:39 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/two-night-safari-too-short.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/two-night-safari-too-short.html I wish we had booked on safari for longer, we only had 2 nights and 3 days, wish we had gone for at least another day. Wish we had seen animals a bit Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:21:53 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/fabulous-family-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/fabulous-family-safari.html Connie Ebright of Ebright Travel was wonderful and worked closely with us to get us the safari we wanted (not too expensive and good for kids). Everything Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:23:15 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/five-star-service-for-tanzania-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/five-star-service-for-tanzania-safari.html The real highlight of our trip was all of it. A complete learning experience from start to finish, thanks in part to Elkana and others. I loved to learn Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:35:44 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/independent-pilanesberg-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/independent-pilanesberg-safari.html We spent one early morning at Mankwe Hide and were rewarded with a fishing frenzy by the local population of African darters. This behaviour, coupled with Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:39:27 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/dream-safari-come-to-life.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/dream-safari-come-to-life.html On our way to the Serengeti, in our small plane, it was overcast as we flew out to the western corridor and really could not see anything but fog. But Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:39:38 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/first-time-to-africa-at-75.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/first-time-to-africa-at-75.html We had a fabulous safari in Kenya and Tanzania - our first trip to Africa. We are 75 years old and finally decided that we'd better go if we were ever Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:59:17 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/tailor-made-safari-in-southern-africa.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/tailor-made-safari-in-southern-africa.html Our safari was a wonderful experience and we are planning our next trip to Africa already. We saw all the animals of Africa and a lot of birds. Gerd's Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:15:46 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/impact-african-safaris-review.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/impact-african-safaris-review.html I fell in love with Tanzania, will definately go there again. I did a Kilimanjaro climb and visited Arusha National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:50:58 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/overland-from-cape-town-to-victoria-falls.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/overland-from-cape-town-to-victoria-falls.html Highlights of the trip were the Namib Desert and sand dunes, visits to native villages, Etosha National Park, the Okavango Delta, Chobe Park River Cruise, Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:57:33 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/kalahari-delta-and-hwange.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/kalahari-delta-and-hwange.html The Delta has by far the most wildlife. It was flooded and beautiful. My highlight was 4 black maned lions just resting - we watched for about an hour. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:18:57 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/10-days-best-of-uganda.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/10-days-best-of-uganda.html I want to thank my guide Moses and Jessica my handler for her excellent communication and the entire Elite Safaris Uganda Ltd staff! You guys did me great! Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:11:42 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/botswana-and-victoria-falls-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/botswana-and-victoria-falls-safari.html The trip fully met my expectations – would have loved to have seen a leopard whilst on safari but you can never predict wildlife! I had a wonderful time Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:29:20 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/gondwana-tours-safaris-review.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/gondwana-tours-safaris-review.html In every camp the accommodation was excellent; all beverages were included; I had enough space in the car – even for my extensive photographic equipment. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:55:11 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/gondwana-enquiry.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/gondwana-enquiry.html Make an enquiry about going on safari with Gondwana Tours & Safaris Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:43:54 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/mara-gates-safaris-review.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/mara-gates-safaris-review.html Especially the Kenyan guide was excellent. He was well informed of plants and animals. Had a good balance when to talk and when not. Was an excellent driver Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:27:54 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/pretoriuskop-safari-review.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/pretoriuskop-safari-review.html The highlight was on the day we were leaving we saw a male lion walking right past our car, on the way out to go back home we saw a leopard which is hard Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:43:37 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/african-budget-safaris-review.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/african-budget-safaris-review.html Thanks again for your site's help in making me realize Africa was within reach for someone like me trying to arrange via the internet. We had a great time Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:16:29 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/cats-and-dogs-on-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/cats-and-dogs-on-safari.html On the third day we saw cheetahs just across the road but standing in the grass and watching us. One leaped a distance away and the guide told us they Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:56:20 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/8week-overland-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/8week-overland-safari.html The definite highlight was the gorillas. Definitely the best thing we have ever done. The excitement when you see that first gorilla and the adrenaline Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:50:28 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/lindberg-holidays-and-safaris.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/lindberg-holidays-and-safaris.html We saw everything. The highlights were when a black-maned lion walked within touching distance of our jeep, and when we were nearly charged by a bull elephant Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:46:13 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/to-the-top-of-africa.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/to-the-top-of-africa.html Guides and porters seemed happy and well taken care of and they gave us help and encouragement all the way to the top. All 12 of us made it to the summit Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:26:51 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/wildlife-photography-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/wildlife-photography-safari.html Free access to your Better Safari Photography before the safari was appreciated and useful. It was particularly helpful to me in selection of a digital Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:14:56 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/tanzania-wheelchair-safari-review.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/tanzania-wheelchair-safari-review.html The crater was the absolute best! Cheetahs walking right between the vehicles, lions mating on the side of the road, at least 2 lionesses with cubs of Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:22:41 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/kenya-safari-and-mombassa.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/kenya-safari-and-mombassa.html The definite highlight for me was when Julius our guide found a family of elephants with a new born calf. They mingled all around our vehicle; could have Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:12:15 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/odyssey-safaris-review.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/odyssey-safaris-review.html Our guide, Eliud, has 19 years experience and was both extremely knowledgeable about the land and wildlife and a solicitous and excellent traveling companion. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:51:08 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/base-camp-site-ltd-review.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/base-camp-site-ltd-review.html Base Camp Site Ltd. gave us excellent value for dollar. We could not have asked for a better company to take care of us and we enjoyed every moment of Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:04:31 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/great-trip-with-arunga-expeditions.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/great-trip-with-arunga-expeditions.html Our group of four booked a two day safari to Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater and then a trek all the way up Kilimanjaro via the stunning 7-day Lemosho Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:51:33 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/private-safari-review-tanzania.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/private-safari-review-tanzania.html One of the things I liked most was eating dinner with our guide each night. It was a totally unexpected bonus to sit with him and chat about Tanzania Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:12:22 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/cape-town-and-safari.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/cape-town-and-safari.html The trip was a perfect 10. Everything went exactly as planned, no luggage problems, no delays. When a transfer was scheduled our driver was on time and Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:12:54 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/colobus-trust-volunteering-report.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/colobus-trust-volunteering-report.html I loved my volunteering stint. The Colobus Trust works in different areas – animal welfare (rescuing injured & orphan animals) + feeding, creating enrichments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:21:12 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/orphaned-giraffe-volunteer-work.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/orphaned-giraffe-volunteer-work.html The highlight of my trip was to look after Duke the orphaned giraffe; he was only 2 weeks old when he came to the centre as he was dropped on a rock whilst Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:40:15 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/african-safari-blog.html#Total-eclipse-of-the-moon http://www.african-safari-journals.com/african-safari-blog.html#Total-eclipse-of-the-moon Total Eclipse of the Moon - Wed 15th June 2011 Don't forget to watch the total lunar eclipse on Wednesday (easily visible from southern Africa). The eclipse starts at 8:22pm, is total from 9:21pm to 11:02pm, and ends at 00:02am. It will be visible from all of Africa, although north-west Africa misses the start. The next total lunar eclipse will be on Sept 28th 2015 - and it's at 3am ... Thanks to Claire Flanagan from the Wits Planetarium Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:41:29 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/climbing-africas-two-highest-mountains.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/climbing-africas-two-highest-mountains.html Nic worked as a caretaker for a mining camp in Tanzania during the mining season. He enjoyed the experience. After that he went up Kilimanjaro as well Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:23:34 GMT http://www.african-safari-journals.com/exceptional-kilimanjaro-guide.html http://www.african-safari-journals.com/exceptional-kilimanjaro-guide.html Joshua's insight, compassion, humility, knowledge and self belief, attention to detail and assertiveness is exemplary. Looking back on what we achieved, Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:09:01 GMT