tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31064364464691559072024-03-14T03:09:13.222+02:00Safari in South AfricaSouth African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-30842832086008100302012-11-02T12:18:00.002+02:002012-11-02T12:18:38.711+02:00New Bank notes for SA<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The establishment of the new banknotes to be released in early November 2012 is advantageous for tourism. It serves as a symbol of an icon that is well known and respected worldwide, namely Nelson Mandela on one side and the Big Five on the other. The second advantage is that it prevents the circulation of counterfeit money because of the improved security features.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Tourists should familiarize themselves with the security features of the new banknotes in order to be able to identify their authenticity by utilizing the look, feel and tilt method.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><u>The look</u>: Identify the security, technical and design features incorporated both on the front and the back of the banknote. These features are the watermark, main motif, security thread, unique numbering, Coat of Arms, perfect print registration, micro-printingand the size of the new banknotes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><u>The feel:</u> Feel the texture of the banknote paper. Some printing of the banknotes is raised from the surface of the paper. Intaglio, or raised printing, is a printing technique that gives the banknote a unique and rough feel, quite unlike the printing on a newspaper or book, which has a smooth feel to it. Raised printing is applied on the new banknotes on both sides of the banknotes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><u>The tilt:</u> (Hidden/latent image); when you hold a new banknote almost horizontally to your eyes, the denomination numeral appears in the band below the image of Nelson Mandela.</span><br />
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South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-90479648693204317232012-10-17T07:39:00.000+02:002012-10-17T07:39:25.275+02:00Rhino death toll climbs to 455<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">455 rhinos have been lost to poaching this year, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Environmental Affairs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This total is already more than the figure for the whole of last year, when 448 rhinos were lost to illegal poaching activities. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Kruger National Park has lost 272 rhinos to poaching. KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and the <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/pilanesberg.html" target="_blank">North West </a>provinces continue to be the hardest hit by poachers, collectively accounting for the loss of 150 rhinos. A total of 207 arrests have been made in connection with rhino poaching. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The department urges members of the public to report incidents of rhino poaching or any tip-offs that could lead to arrests and prevention of illegal killings to 0800 205 005</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Article courtesy of Tourism Update</span>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-41574040194863990482012-09-13T08:20:00.003+02:002012-09-13T08:20:52.704+02:00Cure for Malaria?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Good news regarding the treatment of Malaria but we will need to wait a few years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Researchers at the University of <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/" target="_blank">Cape Town</a> have announced that they have made a huge breakthrough in research for a cure for malaria. They discovered a compound that has the potential to cure malaria in a single dose. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">An effective treatment for malaria would have the potential to considerably boost tourism to the continent as the fear of contracting the disease remains a major deterrent to many tourists. This will be good for tourism to Africa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So far, the drug has had a 100% success rate on animals. The next step in the research is to prepare the compound for human trials.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In addition to treating the disease, the compound might be able to block transmission of the parasite from person to person and could potentially lead to the eradication of the malaria altogether. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If the compound is successful, it is expected to be available on the market by 2020.</span><br />
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South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-81307035940805170842012-09-04T14:59:00.000+02:002012-09-04T14:59:03.135+02:00Tours of South Africa- Exceeding Your Expectations Every Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When planning your next holiday, why not choose to go on safari in <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country>? Here at <st1:personname w:st="on"><a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/" target="_blank">Go Safari</a></st1:personname>, we are well known by tourists and locals alike for being the company that offers some of the finest and most adventurous tours for <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country> and holiday packages to the best national parks in the country. We are a company that organises Safari adventures from the bookings of private game lodges to the organising of your itinerary (according to your specifications). We do everything in our power to make sure that your tours for <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country> meet-and exceed- all expectations EVERY TIME. Here are a few examples of some of the exciting tours for <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country> that we can organise for you:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">•<a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/madikwe-game-reserve.html" target="_blank">Madikwe Game Reserve</a>: 3rd largest game reserve in <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on">South Africa</st1:country>, bordering on <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on">Botswana</st1:country>, is only 3.5 hours drive from <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Johannesburg</st1:place></st1:city>. Regarded one of the finest conservation areas in <st1:place w:st="on">Africa</st1:place>, offering the Big Five and all the plains antelope, is also Malaria free. One of the leading tours for <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country> options.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">•<a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/pilanesberg.html" target="_blank"><st1:placename w:st="on">Pilanesberg</st1:placename><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><st1:placetype w:st="on">National Park</st1:placetype></a>: 4<sup>th</sup> largest game reserve in <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on">South Africa</st1:country> and only 2 hours rive from <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Johannesburg</st1:place></st1:city>. This is an ideal reserve for a short 2 or 3 day safari. Home of the big five and also Malaria Free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">•<a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/kruger-national-park-4-daylux.html" target="_blank">The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kruger</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place></a>: The largest game reserve in SA. With its unique & unmatched biodiversity, 147 species of mammal, 492 of birds and 118 of reptiles, along with 628 types of trees, shrubs and grasses as well as thousands of insects, The Kruger Park is in a league of its own. No other national park in the world can offer this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When it comes to tours for <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country>, we at <st1:personname w:st="on">Go Safari</st1:personname> are the experts. We can make your visit to <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country> one to remember!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If peace and quiet is what you are after, then there are no better places to stay than the stunning lodges in Kruger. Private game lodges in Kruger are nestled in pure nature and surrounded by the animals. As you sleep you will be able to hear the roar of the lion and the pitter patter of the impala. Staying in private game lodges in Kruger will transform your holiday into something more amazing than you could ever imagine! Good food, 5 star accommodation, great game viewing and a stunning location make the private game lodges in the <st1:placename w:st="on">Kruger</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype> a safari to remember and a must visit on any visit to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on">South Africa</st1:country></st1:place>.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Courtesy </span><a href="http://www.daysafaris.co.za/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">www.daysafaris.co.za</span></a><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-52775219788029181002012-08-13T19:51:00.000+02:002012-09-04T14:59:55.280+02:00Looking for Lodges in Kruger?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kruger</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place> is the epitome of a great safari holiday. If you wish to stay at The Kruger Park and are looking for lodges in Kruger that will give you the best experience possible, then contact us at <st1:personname w:st="on"><a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/" target="_blank">Go Safari</a></st1:personname>. <st1:personname w:st="on">Go Safari</st1:personname> only uses selected private game lodges in the <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/kruger-national-park.html" target="_blank"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kruger</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place> and Greater Kruger Park</a> or within privately owned Big 5 reserves. The entire “bush/safari experience” at these lodges is much better, being private game lodges, the main advantage is there are no public vehicles allowed so all your game drives are on special 4x4 open safari vehicles driven by field guides and on tracks and gravel roads. This allows much better animal sightings, you get closer to the animals and there is nothing more exhilarating than sitting on an open vehicle a few meters from a lion with no other vehicles spoiling the sighting. These lodges in Kruger can generally offer good game viewing as the field guides talk to each other and have a fair idea as to where the animals are and know where to look for which species.<br /><br />Article courtesy <a href="http://www.daysafari.co.za/">www.daysafari.co.za</a> To book your lodge in the Kruger <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/contact.html" target="_blank">contact Go Safari.<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-84436027408888195912012-08-08T11:07:00.000+02:002012-08-08T11:07:09.330+02:00Photo weekender in Chobe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This package is sure to be a highlight on your summer calendar. Fine-tune your photography skills by using the latest camera equipment and be instructed by a top wildlife photographer in <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/botswana.html" target="_blank">Chobe, Botswana</a> in just one weekend. The bush is teeming with top-knotch game from crocs, hippos, elephants through to the big cats. You’ll have your own window seat and you get to take your image card home at the end of it. All-in-all it makes for a great bush weekend away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cost: US$1600 (approximately R12 800) a person sharing including all flights including taxes (bonus), transfers, dinner and breakfast, accommodation at Mowana 4 star lodge (double bonus), photographic equipment (triple bonus), eight game activities on a boat or vehicle, daily workshops by an expert photographer, refreshments and park fees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To book this wonderful weekend contact <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/" target="_blank">Go Safari</a>.</span>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-1904916764491537642012-08-08T11:01:00.001+02:002012-08-08T11:01:26.257+02:004x4 Trails in Kruger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One way to broaden your ‘bush horizon’ is to drive to remoter parts of nature using a 4×4. Getting off the beaten track in the <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/4x4_safari.html" target="_blank">Kruger National Park</a>, to go where few people have been before will allow you to find secluded and wilder bushveld that is often not accessible to normal vehicles. This is an extremely relaxed trail that will allow you ample time to stop and look at game, take photos and get an overall bush experience. Camp under the stars in the bush amongst the animals. Trails can vary from 3 to 9 days and don't worry if you do not have your own 4x4 vehicle - we can hire a fully equiped vehicle for you.<br /><br />Experience the bush as it is supposed to be.<br /><br />Contact <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/" target="_blank">Go Safari</a> to make a booking</span><br />South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-28909924111531144132012-07-30T21:32:00.001+02:002012-07-30T21:32:11.218+02:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It was early one morning when Craig Schraibman went on what could have been just another game drive in <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/kruger-national-park.html" target="_blank">Kruger National Park</a>. Instead, he witnessed a very interesting little dispute between a leopard and a porcupine and he was able to catch it all on camera. Needless to say, it was the leopard that walked away defeated.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One early morning in April on my morning drive, I left the Lower Sabie Rest Camp in <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/kruger-national-park-4-daylux.html" target="_blank">Kruger National Park</a> and headed down south towards Crocodile Bridge on the main road. After about 3km into my drive I came across a male leopard walking in the road. The leopard continued on his morning walk and then casually veered off the road into the bush. I decided to wait and see if he would reappear, and during the wait a porcupine came out of the bush.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The leopard caught smell of the porcupine’s presence and came out of the bush in an assertive manner. The leopard continued to try and attack the porcupine while the porcupine defended himself by shooting out quills at the leopard. This scene of the leopard attacking the porcupine went on for about an hour until eventually the leopard realised that he could not defeat this determined porcupine and made his way back into the bush.</span></div>
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<br />South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-19937975966064886812012-07-18T09:58:00.001+02:002012-07-18T10:06:25.313+02:00Happy 94th Birthday Nelson Mandela<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nelson Mandela never wavered in his devotion to democracy, equality and learning. Despite extreme provocation, he never answered racism with racism. His life has been an inspiration, in <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/" target="_blank">South Africa</a> and throughout the world, to all who are oppressed and deprived, to all who are opposed to oppression and deprivation. Mr Nelson Mandela gave 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. We are all challenged today to give 67 minutes of our time today to serve others. We can all make a difference in South African and the world, we can lead and influence the lives of others positively to create an awesome future! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nelson Mandela one of the wordls greatest heros yet a humble man.</span></div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-12716156400532161862012-07-18T09:43:00.002+02:002012-07-18T09:43:38.667+02:00Rhino Poaching up date<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year now stands at 281, according to a statement released by the Department of Environmental Affairs on July 17. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/kruger-national-park.html" target="_blank">Kruger National Park</a> has lost 164 rhinos to illegal killings. Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal account for 110 of the total rhinos poached since the beginning of the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A total of 176 arrests have been made, of which 153 were poachers; 10 receivers or couriers; six couriers or buyers and seven exporters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In response to the poaching scourge, a number of organisations and campaigns have been developed countrywide in an attempt to raise funds to for anti-poaching initiatives. One such organisation is Skydive for Rhinos, a South African conservation trust campaign.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In August 2011, 40 people skydived for rhinos for the first time, raising R500 000 for rhino anti-poaching efforts in KwaZulu Natal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year, the Trust has set a target of 448 people throughout South Africa to ‘Skydive for Rhino’ with a fundraising target of R10 million to help improve anti-poaching measures across the country. About R4 million has been raised so far. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The organisation also emphasised the crucial role of aerial support in the rhino poaching crisis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Aerial surveillance and the skills of helicopter pilots in rhino conservation is critical work and is one of the key issues this campaign is going to fund again,” said Sheelagh Antrobus,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>leader of the Skydive for Rhinos campaign and co-ordinator of the Project Rhino KZN group. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Follow the campaign on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/skydiveforrhinos">www.facebook.com/skydiveforrhinos</a> or on Twitter @RhinoSkydiver.</span></div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-65716018346939982812012-06-25T16:53:00.001+02:002012-06-25T16:53:18.978+02:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We are at <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/bakubung.html" target="_blank">Bakubung Bush Lodge</a> with guests once again, and after a great lunch the guests are now on the open vehicle safari drive in the <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/pilanesberg.html" target="_blank">Pilanesberg National Park</a>. The weather is ideal and possibly a bit on the cool side, lets hope they see lots of different species that make this reserve their home. Pilanesberg is the 4th largest game reserve in <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/" target="_blank">South Africa </a>on only being a 2 hour drive from Johannesburg it is ideal for a short stay or a day safari from Johannesburg.<br />Please <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/contact.html" target="_blank">contact Go Safari</a> to make your Pilanesberg Day Safari a reality.</span>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-42148470495066124532012-06-21T14:32:00.002+02:002012-06-21T14:34:43.075+02:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The </span><a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/kruger-national-park.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kruger National Park </span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">has lost 149 rhinos since the beginning of this year.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Okay they have arrested 147 poachers but this does not solve the problem, for every poacher arrested there are plenty more to replace them. The focus should be one the people at the top, the syndicate leaders and officials, arresting one or two these people will stop this horrendous crime. </span></div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-37631918674225065912012-06-12T09:27:00.003+02:002012-06-18T22:35:58.681+02:00Cape Town in Worlds's Top 10<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">International news broadcaster, CNN, has listed <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/cape-town.html" target="_blank">Cape Town</a> as one of the world's 10 most-loved cities. This latest international tourism excellence accolade follows a number of other awards in the last two years, including the Trip-Advisor 2011 Top Destination in the World.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Other cities on the list are: Barcelona, Montreal, New Youk, Paris, San Fransisco, Santiago, Toyko and Shangai.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">According to CNNgo, CNN International's travel website, Cape Town was chosen because of its "nice architecture and weather. Good wine country, lovely waterfront shopping and welcome cosmopolitan feel. Beaches with penguins. And of course Table Mountain.</span>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-9385309855078347662012-04-05T16:20:00.002+02:002012-04-05T16:20:28.119+02:00David Livingstone Bicentenery<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Next year Livingstone will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of its founder, David</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;"> Livingstone, with a line-up of special events.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">David Livingstone, who was born in Blantyre, Scotland, on March 19 1813, was the first European to set eyes on the </span><a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/victoria-falls.html" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Victoria Falls</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> in the mid 1890's. He named them after Queen Victoria and the town of Livingstone, in turn, was named after him. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The South African Health Authorities are
becoming much stricter with regard to YELLOW FEVER CERTIFICATES for travellers entering
South Africa. This is of particular importance when arriving from countries in
Africa, including Zambia, and South America. Officials at Livingstone Airport
in Zambia are not allowing people to board flights to South Africa if they do
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certificate to enter Zambia, and South Africa is not included on the itinerary,
it is worth considering that in the unlikely event of an emergency, i.e.
medical, you may be evacuated to South Africa, and a Yellow Fever certificate
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for medical reasons (e.g. age, pregnancy, undergoing cancer treatment, etc.),
they must go to a registered travel clinic to get a waiver certificate. Letters
from doctors who do not operate at an officially registered clinic will not be
accepted. </span></span></div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-37832918543573808322012-01-20T15:40:00.006+02:002012-06-18T22:34:44.933+02:00Kruger National Park Floods<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">While all rivers have subsided and no infrastructure is currently threatened, SANParks has decided to block access to the <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/kruger-national-park.html" target="_blank">Kruger National Park</a> (KNP) for all day visitors, as officials will not be able to locate them should they be stranded. The park is also urging guests to exercise caution around rivers as crocodiles are likely to be in flat areas.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Thank goodness the rain has stopped but there is another cyclone developing off the Mozambique coast and we are all hoping this does not bring more rain to this area. The problems are not over as the mopping up begins, there are numerous lodges who have suffered flood damage, some loosing entire rooms and a few lodges severely damaged and there are also the lucky lodges with no damage. The major problem is now access and the game drives, even if the lodge is okay getting to some is impossible and once you get to the lodge they can not go on game drives as the roads have been washed away and are to muddy to drive on even in a very capable 4x4. The plus side is guest can go on walks and experience the bush this way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">The other good thing is Game Reserves like <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/pilanesberg.html">Pilanesberg</a> and <a href="http://safarinsouthafrica.com/tours/madikwe-game-reserve.html">Madikwe</a> situated in the north west of South Africa have not been affected at all. So while the damage in the Greater Kruger Park is being repaired and this may take months – some lodges have decided to close until July 2012 – if you want a genuine safari experience you can visit one of these great “Big 5” reserves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">To book your safari in Pilanesberg or Madikwe please contact <a href="mailto:info@gosafari.co.za">GoSAfari</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Sir Richard Branson's Private Game Reserve, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is located in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Reserve.<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ulusaba has 21 rooms and suites spread over two lodges. Rock Lodge is 'Heaven in Heaven', perched high on the summit of a hill with views over the South African bush below. Nearly 500 metres away is Safari Lodge, known as 'Heaven on Earth'. Built along the banks of a dry riverbed, Safari Lodge guests cross swing bridges between the exquisite tree house style rooms. For the ultimate experience, guests can share their time between both lodges. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Most of the staff hail from the surrounding villages therefore guests benefit from authentic South African hospitality. The Ulusaba family of 119 individuals includes some of the finest and most qualified rangers and trackers in the reserve, who guarantee the experience of a lifetime on game drive. Ulusaba delight in going the extra mile for all our guests!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Want to come and expeience this worl class lodge, </span><a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/contact.html" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">contact Go SAfari </a><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">to arrange this amazing experince.</span>
</div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-82906167433918766152011-11-06T15:04:00.001+02:002012-06-18T22:37:15.054+02:00Chitwa Chitwa<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XR0uengMRtU/TraHpgwTj3I/AAAAAAAACBU/Mn1i_JAmoiY/s1600/Chitwa%2BChitwa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671869927956647794" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XR0uengMRtU/TraHpgwTj3I/AAAAAAAACBU/Mn1i_JAmoiY/s320/Chitwa%2BChitwa.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 145px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Nestling into obscurity around the largest lake in the reserve, one of Chitwa Chitwa's most endearing features is its seamless integration into the surrounding African bush through its ideal location and design. Guests can be assured of superlative game viewing from the main lounge and dining areas as they are rendered invisible to the various groups of wild animals that congregate at the waters edge in the mornings and early evenings.<br /><br />Chitwa consists of 8 suites, 1 family suite and the 2-bedroomed Chitwa House, all decorated in a sophisticated contemporary style. Chitwa House is an exclusive luxury villa, beautifully decorated. The House includes a lounge, dining room and secluded pool and has its own private ranger and Landrover.<br /><br />Children all ages are welcome. Each suite can accommodate up to two extra beds for children under the age of 12 years.</span><br />
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</div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-3024929059310871252011-11-06T14:32:00.002+02:002011-11-06T14:48:20.612+02:00Simbambili<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGwTrx2dDemqqPIi16OYiT31iz9xPBonzgz_5f73lmM9772Re_lIMWq-W0bp9dNFhrv2reoYOTwJbtSEMuQy4XnsJ-61Rbqaxjl4oALgmg2aIICRZ2EGvuufK7c702s94Y06nEKc4z3k/s1600/Simbambili.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671863673350575122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGwTrx2dDemqqPIi16OYiT31iz9xPBonzgz_5f73lmM9772Re_lIMWq-W0bp9dNFhrv2reoYOTwJbtSEMuQy4XnsJ-61Rbqaxjl4oALgmg2aIICRZ2EGvuufK7c702s94Y06nEKc4z3k/s320/Simbambili.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Unparalleled Luxury in an un-spoilt Environment...<br /><br />Simbambili Lodge is situated among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River in the northern part of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park.<br /><br />With its 8 Moroccan-styled suites that have been sensitively designed to blend with the environment and carefully positioned to enhance privacy, this is a must for the romantic at heart. Each suite with its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole.<br />This exquisite Lodge is famed for its regular Leopard sightings and abundance of general game species as well as extraordinary bird life. With the Lodge accommodating a maximum of 16 guests, public areas carefully designed to resemble hospitality akin to a comfortable home with specially prepared meals and venues for entertaining and relaxation. Amani African Spa offers holistic signature body, skin & beauty treatments<br />No children under 12 years accepted unless the entire lodge is booked. </span></div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-66163588956716603402011-10-19T15:26:00.002+02:002011-10-19T15:39:15.816+02:00Sabi Sabi<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In the heart of the African wilderness lie four luxurious safari lodges that each epitomize style, comfort and opulence. Thrilling safaris, plush surroundings and gourmet cuisine combined with Sabi Sabi's legendary five star hospitality ensure that each and every guest experiences true African magic during their stay.<br /><strong>Sabi Sabi</strong> reserve also offers a choice of 3 camps and has a philosophy 'yesterday, today and tomorrow'.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665197174958670018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54ApIWAlV6JTMxN0KSdwqzEGUXlIIvCVNRiAM2mTgIz3wGwJ-dS_9kXuxdhYs5Y4Tzv8dVpH7b01lNzlItVCttjtQg-8iy2jKnXjXmUJJPu5B1-AQ13IG8HfxzD6HwBEW0yiLr9Ah9o0/s320/Earth+Lodge.jpg" border="0" />The 'yesterday' part is seen in the romantic <strong>Selati Camp</strong> a favorite for honeymooners.Decorated to recall the reserve's historic past, it has a colonial charm. Fashioned in a colonial "Out of Africa" style, this exclusive lodge comprises eight opulent thatched suites, each with full bathroom en-suite and private alfresco shower. World-class cuisine is served on wooden thatched decks, in the open air "boma" or in the "farmhouse kitchen".<br /><br />'Today" are the contemporary <strong>Bush Lodge and Little Bush Camp</strong>. Bush Lodge has 25 suites done in exquisite ethnic decor. The en-suite bathrooms feature al-fresco as well as glass-fronted indoor showers, affording wonderful views of the bushveld. Huge viewing decks are the ideal setting to relax while spotting game, bird watching, or cooling off in the filtered pools.<br />Little Bush Camp is more intimate with only 6 luxury suites each with a private viewing deck and heated spa bath overlooking the riverbed, Complete with luxury furnishings, full bathroom en-suite, indoor and outdoor showers and air-conditioning. It is an exclusive safari camp, offering luxury accommodation for family, friends, or small groups with unparalled intimacy and seclusion<br /><br /><strong>Earth Lodge</strong> (pictured) being the 'tomorrow' features ground-breaking and forward-looking design. The building is almost invisible in the landscape as it's been sculpted into a slope. Home to 13 ultra-luxurious suites, the lodge breaks with traditional bush lodge style to create a masterpiece of artistry and innovation. Each of the suites features individually designed furniture, private plunge pool, en-suite glass fronted bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower and butler services.The outdoor boma, its walls sculpted from tree roots and piled up piece by piece, captures the drama of the African night and evokes the power of the wilderness.<br />Children of all ages welcome at Bush Lodge and are permitted at the other 3 lodges only if booking exclusive use.</span><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">To arrange your once in a life time safari to Sabi Sabi contact <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/contact.html"><strong>Go Safari</strong></a></span></div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-5172792853383415892011-10-14T15:42:00.004+02:002011-10-14T17:01:32.849+02:00Lion Sands<div>
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Owned & run by the More family for over 4 generations; access to both the Sabie and Sand River ecosystems with good Big Five game viewing has 3 lodges to choose from.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663345224367473730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmkZlJC9OQvm0TMDeQ02vQ2vtC0CkrZMtBep0Fc3mn6YTJGbdtf3jKP1C5mXDMRS8Zlk8neaCJjs64X-8Pv0cXJVrwrBqR9iWV92sYvqXBFBn-htuXlLICjOv6SVKlftWZkP6Ohr6UbBQ/s320/Lion+Sands+Ivory.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><strong><u>Ivory Lodge</u></strong> - The award winning Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is ultra luxurious, yet simple and uncluttered. The lodge is about overriding exclusivity with complete privacy, where each suite is operated as a private villa.<br /><br />The Lodge comprises six generously sized privately situated villas, each with a separate living room, heated swimming pool and an open plan en-suite bathroom with an enclosure for the outdoor shower – 6-star luxury in the middle of the bush.<br /><br /><strong><u>River Lodge</u></strong> - The rooms at River Lodge offer respite and protection from the Lowveld heat. The interior is a tranquil, cool in the summer, cozy in the winter. There are 18 luxurious thatched bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, outdoor & inside shower & wooden viewing deck. The rooms are linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways.<br />The public areas at River Lodge offers guests, wooden viewing decks, a secluded bird hide, a magnificent River Island Deck built on the river, Lalamuka Health Spa & gymnasium.<br /><br /><strong><u>1933</u></strong> is an exclusive-use lodge with 4 spacious suites, each opening onto views of the Sabie River and represent a secluded environment where comfort and relaxation are the order of the day. The bathrooms are just as inviting. Ideal for family groups, a children’s dormitory, able to sleep up to 8 children, with his and hers bathroom and an inter-leading bedroom for an au-pair.<br />If this sounds like your dream home, that’s exactly what 1933 at Lion Sands strives to be: a gracious home away from home – with a few added luxuries, including your own private chef and ranger, with the exclusive use of a 4x4 Landrover for safari game drives.<br /><br />No children under 10 years at River or Ivory Lodge. 1933 welcomes children of all ages.</span> <br />
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Each lodge has 12 secluded suites with private heated swimming pool all with their own en suite bathroom and shower, outside shower, double-sided fireplace, mini bar and fridge, room mini safe, air-conditioning, overhead fans, private lounge, direct dial telephones and game-viewing deck they also offer traditional open boma dinners, gymnasium, health spa, library and wine cellar.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Children of all ages are welcome at both camps</span><br /><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><strong><u><br />Singita Ebony Lodge </u></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The secluded thatched suites are the epitome of elegant comfort, with rooms styled with an eclectic mix of colours, fabrics and textures. A colonial feel with Egyptian linen, African throws, antiques and modern luxuries combine to create a homely, lived-in feel. From the vast wooden deck to the pool overlooking the Sand River, it’s not uncommon to see elephant, buffalo and antelope grazing only metres away at any time of day. Perhaps this is where the notion of an ‘armchair safari’ was perfected...</span><br /><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><strong><u><br />Singita Boulders Lodge</u></strong> has a contemporary air of tranquillity that honours Africa in an authentic way. Guests can enjoy wrap-around views from most parts of the natural stone lodge, and the lookout deck offers the perfect spot from which to observe wildlife drawn to the Sand River.</span><br /><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />Tariffs include all-suite accommodation, three meals per day, all drinks, including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs (excluding champagnes) and open Land Rover safaris accompanied by experienced guides and trackers.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Want to come and expeience this worl class lodge, <a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/contact.html">contact Go SAfari </a>to arrange this amazing experince.</span>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-72655733527751224112011-10-06T15:35:00.001+02:002011-10-08T18:54:58.951+02:00Mala Mala Map<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both" class="separator"><a style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1em; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k_VjKgj6Ff8/To2t8edfCII/AAAAAAAAB_8/AJdayfJ-Zm4/s1600/MalaMala+map.gif" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k_VjKgj6Ff8/To2t8edfCII/AAAAAAAAB_8/AJdayfJ-Zm4/s1600/MalaMala+map.gif" kca="true" /></a></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both" class="separator"></div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-39748441472324171332011-10-06T15:27:00.007+02:002011-10-08T18:51:44.970+02:00Mala Mala<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both" class="separator"><a style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1em; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSpb6ZP7B-bQj8AxbYYch25NN2KwcEme06tCOdqfCIxF5EtzT2zhH69bfi67LZz970gJufV4jJeo6XIhe9aZJOK2w-DgWn4pXxk5WAwlFtc8wBPY7cRnOwLCT7cp0z2bT-F8U-12sh2g/s1600/Ratrays+suite.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSpb6ZP7B-bQj8AxbYYch25NN2KwcEme06tCOdqfCIxF5EtzT2zhH69bfi67LZz970gJufV4jJeo6XIhe9aZJOK2w-DgWn4pXxk5WAwlFtc8wBPY7cRnOwLCT7cp0z2bT-F8U-12sh2g/s320/Ratrays+suite.jpg" width="320" height="212" kca="true" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="LINE-HEIGHT: 14pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB" lang="EN-GB">The safari industry's blueprint to the luxury photographic safari; in existence since 1927.<br />The largest private Big Five game reserve in <country-region st="on">South Africa</COUNTRY-REGION> – 13 500 ha (</span>33000 acres)<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB" lang="EN-GB">, shares a 19 km (12 mile) unfenced border <personname st="on">w</personname>ith the <personname st="on">w</personname>orld-reno<personname st="on">w</personname>ned <place st="on"><placename st="on">Kruger</placename> <placetype st="on">National Park</placetype></place>. </span></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffffff;">Only guests accommodated at one of the MalaMala camps enjoy this privately-o<personname st="on">w</personname>ned game land.<br />As a result the human impact is kept to a minimum and guests are able to enjoy <personname st="on">w</personname>ildlife sightings for longer periods thus increasing their photographic opportunities. The vast area of MalaMala supports a <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">variety of habitat types</span>; dense riverine forest, acacia-combretum bushveld, open grassland and rocky outcrops, each sustaining different plant and animal species. The <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">diversity of game</span> on the MalaMala Game Reserve is therefore enhanced and territorial animals remain in a area’s for many years. Photographic safaris are conducted in open 4-<personname st="on">w</personname>heel drive vehicles, allo<personname st="on">w</personname>ing for total freedom of movement and the ability to leave the road and track do<personname st="on">w</personname>n Africa's unique animals including the legendary Big Five - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and <city st="on"><place st="on">Buffalo</place></city>. </span></div><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: auto 0in" class="bodytext"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB"><u><span lang="EN-GB">MalaMala Main Camp</span></u><span lang="EN-GB"> - 19 ochre colored units tucked into the greenery <personname st="on">w</personname>hich flanks the <place st="on"><placename st="on">Sand</placename> <placetype st="on">River</placetype></place>. Massive trees and rolling green la<personname st="on">w</personname>ns.</span></span> Families are <personname st="on">w</personname>elcome at Mala Mala Main Camp, <personname st="on">w</personname>here “Junior Rangers” are treated to an educational yet entertaining bush experience.</span></span></div><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB"><u><span lang="EN-GB">Sable Camp</span></u><span lang="EN-GB"> - a more intimate version, situated at the southern end of the Mala Mala Camp, 5 comfortable suites under traditional thatching . No children under 12 years,t</span></span>he perfect choice for the traveller <personname st="on">w</personname>ho seeks a smaller, more tranquil environment.</span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB" lang="EN-GB"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB" lang="EN-GB"><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">R<u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">attray's on Mala Mala</span></u></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color:#ffffff;"> (pictured)<span class="bodytext1"> is the crème de la crème of the luxury safari industry</span> - 8 regal colonial safari-style suites, each <personname st="on">w</personname>ith private heated plunge pools. Only 4 guests per safari vehicle. No children under 16 years.<span class="bodytext1"> ultimate exclusive safari in style, privacy and sublime comfort. </span></span></span></span></div><br /><div style="MARGIN: auto 0in" class="style19"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">Want to go and experience this premier lodge,</span></span><a href="http://www.safarinsouthafrica.com/contact.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"> contact Go SAfari</span> </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffffff;">to arrange this dream Safari</span></div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106436446469155907.post-82893378927978802802011-10-05T14:00:00.001+02:002011-10-08T18:40:42.694+02:00The Sabie Sands Game Reserve<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is a start of a series of posts in which we will bring you details for easy "at your fingertips" knowledge of our wonderful game reserves and great lodges situated in each for these reserves.<br /><br />We will start with what is probably the best know reserve –<br /><u><strong>The Sabi Sands Game Reserve</strong></u><br /><br />The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is adjacent to the Kruger National Park situated near the Kruger Gate. Its 50km unfenced border to the park allows wildlife to roam freely through the 65 000ha reserve between the Sabie River and the Sand River which are the northern and southern boundaries. It is regarded as one of the best areas in the world to view leopards. The Sabi Sand Reserve is the birthplace of sustainable wildlife tourism in Southern Africa, and is the oldest of all the private reserves in South Africa. It has only ever been a wilderness area and is home to a vast wildlife population, including The Big Five and the Wildlife viewing is second to none<br /><br />The Sabi Sands Game Reserve offers unbelievable safari experiences, and private lodges surpass each other in luxury and laid-back style. They all offer walking safaris, bush breakfasts or dinners, photographic safaris in specially designed safari vehicles. Modern conveniences such as air-conditioning, mini-bars and a centre with internet connections are the norm, as are inside and outside showers, and of course each offer sublime cuisine and extensive wine cellars.<br /><br />Some of the better know lodges are:<br />MalaMala Game Reserve, Djuma Game Reserve, Lion Sands Reserve,<br />Exeter Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Londolozi Private Game Reserve, Singita Game Reserve and Ulusaba Private Game Reserve.<br /><br /><u><strong>How To Get There</strong></u>The most convenient way to get to the Sabi Sands is to fly directly to the lodges. Federal Air and Bateleur Air Charters operate daily flights that depart from Johannesburg, as well as inter-lodge flights.<br /><br />Alternatively you can fly into Kruger Mpumalanga Airport from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban (operated by SA Airlink and SA Express) and then be transferred to the lodges either by road (approx 2 hours) or short flight (approx 30 min).<br /><br />Another option is to drive from Johannesburg. This takes about 5 hours and is an ideal way to explore the countryside of Mpumalanga.<br /><br />Want to go and experience this reserve,<a href="http://http//www.safarinsouthafrica.com/contact.html"> contact Go SAfari </a>to arrange this dream Safari</span></div>South African Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874212232516241551noreply@blogger.com