Africa Travel » Okavango Delta http://www.lugazi.org Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:34:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Adventures in Africa http://www.lugazi.org/adventures-in-africa http://www.lugazi.org/adventures-in-africa#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:45:28 +0000 admin http://www.lugazi.org/adventures-in-africa Africa remains a continent of mystique, where traditional values and dozens of cultures intermingle with arid deserts, sub tropical forests, near-extinct volcanoes, endangered mountain gorillas and a host of other superior attractions, making it one of the most adventurous destinations known to man.

Although Africa is a vast and untamed wilderness, safari specialists have, over the years, tapped into the local knowledge and experience, and today Africa, in all her magnificence, can be quite easily and safely revealed to the more adventurous traveller.

Each region of Africa has its own particular allure and no one nation is comparable to the other. Even though the continent was effectively ripped into shreds by the colonial powers, the cultures, traditions, crafts and verbal histories of the region have endured and even strengthened since the heady days of independence.

There is a feeling of pride and uniqueness among the vast and distinctly different clans of local people who inhabit this patch of the planet and although the past may have been painful for many, there is today a definitive resurgence in the belief in Africa and all things African.

Southern Africa adventure tours abound, from elephant-back safaris in the lush oasis of the Okavango Delta in Botswana to Dhow cruises along the Kenyan coast to gorilla trekking in the heart of the Ugandan forests.

For premier game viewing, East Africa has traditionally been the destination of choice, but for a romantic tropical beach paradise there are a number of regions that will suit:

The islands of Mozambique, including the Bazaruto Archipelago, Pemba and Inhaca The epitome of a beach getaway , the decidedly French island of Mauritius The Indian Ocean coastline of Kenya that boasts some of the best underwater diving in the world

If rugged and hostile territory is your vision of a unique African holiday, then Namibia is the ideal destination. The Namib Desert is one of the most inhospitable regions of the continent whereas the red dunes of the Sossusvlei are incredible in both their hue and their reach into the skies.

South Africa, located on the southern-most tip of the continent, has an entirely different ambience with sprawling, first world cities, an effective infrastructure and a burgeoning economy. It offers both bush and beach, with the city of Cape Town earmarked by many as one of the most exciting in the world.

For a unique African holiday, simply pull out the map, close your eyes and let your finger fall onto it at will and then head off to your destination – you will arguably never want to leave.




By: Kayla Reid

]]> http://www.lugazi.org/adventures-in-africa/feed 0 Types of Africa Safaris http://www.lugazi.org/types-of-africa-safaris http://www.lugazi.org/types-of-africa-safaris#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:02:03 +0000 admin http://www.lugazi.org/types-of-africa-safaris Safaris are of different kinds and you should choose one according to your style and requirements. Some things to consider would be your budget, number of people, where you want to go and the time of the year you are choosing to travel. Most tour operators offer tailor-made safaris so you can get an itinerary that pleases you and your co-travellers.

Tailor-made Safaris

Everyone deserves a tailor-made safari, as it allows you to experience Africa in a non-rushed and enjoyable style. These kinds of safaris take into consideration YOUR budget and requirements.

Fly in Safaris: These safaris offer you a faster way to travel distances, giving you a chance to discover more of Africa as you do not waste countless hours driving around. An example of a fly in camp is Okavango Delta, situated in Botswana. You could spend the morning looking at game in one part and could be at another camp by lunch time. One thing you should keep in mind though is that the weight of your luggage is usually limited to 12 to 15 kg (30lbs).

Private Vehicle and Guide: Hiring a private vehicle is another great way to travel whilst seeing Africa. This also means you get a private tour guide in the guise of your driver. This kind of safari allows you flexibility of time and also allows you to carry as much luggage as you want (not unwarranted though). Private vehicles are a good option where the roads are not very bad and distances are not large. It’s great for more than two persons and especially for families and large groups, as it works out cheaper.

Family Safaris: A family vacation to Africa is a great idea and there are many safaris tailor-made to suit your family’s needs. Children and elders sometimes have some restrictions, so it is advisable you speak with the tour operator and only then plan your safari.

Adventurers’ Club, Kenya Family friendly safaris in South Luangwa Zambi Family safari’s with Wilderness – Kruger NP and Rocktail Bay Safari for the Kids – Kruger, South Africa Young Explorer’s – Okavango Delta and the Kalahari, Botswana

Small Group Safaris

If you are travelling as a small group, there are safaris to suit your needs. Also, you can join other group safaris. The disadvantage is that the plan is set in stone and cannot be changed. An advantage, though, is that you get to meet different travellers from all over the world.

Horse Riding Safaris

This safari is for the horse-loving traveller who doesn’t mind spending some time in the saddle. The safari planners also take into consideration non-rider partners, but you should be prepared.

Botswana: Okavango Delta, Tuli Enclave, The Kalahari Kenya: Masai Mara & Laikipia South Africa: Kruger, South Africa, Tswalu, Phinda, Ant’s Nest Zambia: Kafue National Park Tanznia: Serengeti

Photographic Safaris

These safaris are planned keeping the photography lover in mind. This includes an experienced guide who will make your journey of photography through Africa memorable.

Walking Safari

This safari is not for the weak, as many times the guides walk almost six to ten miles a day. But it is great way to see Africa, as only at a slow pace can you really enjoy the sights and sounds of the African bush. There are walks in Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia.

Canoeing Safaris

Canoeing Safaris are considered the most enjoyable safaris. You canoe down the Zambezi River, which is teeming with wildlife and vegetation. Canoeing takes place either above the Victoria Falls or lower in the Zambezi Valley.

Mobile Tented Safari

This is a novel and unique way to see Africa. You either drive or fly down to meet your mobile camp. If your budget is not a concern, then this is a trip for the adventurous.

Gorillas and Chimps Tours

Watching the endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat is exhilarating. There is a large population of chimpanzees as well and is a great safari attraction.

Special Interest Safari

These safaris are great for those who want little different things, like scuba diving with the White Sharks or Hot air balloon riding or climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. All this can be arranged for you.

African Encounters are safari specialists and can help you with whatever you need. Visit them at http://www.africanencounter.com/.




By: Kelly Warner

]]> http://www.lugazi.org/types-of-africa-safaris/feed 0 Luxury Adventure Travel To Make Your Trip Comfortable http://www.lugazi.org/luxury-adventure-travel-to-make-your-trip-comfortable http://www.lugazi.org/luxury-adventure-travel-to-make-your-trip-comfortable#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:25:17 +0000 admin http://www.lugazi.org/luxury-adventure-travel-to-make-your-trip-comfortable If you are bore of spending your vacations in hill stations then you can go for luxury adventure travel in africa. This luxury travel tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty, culture, and wildlife of Africa. Africa is one of the most popular tourist destination and the best way to explore africa is safari. A luxury travel tours in Africa allow you to enjoy the safari while enjoying royal facilities of staying in Africa.

There are many luxury adventure tours option which tour and travel companies offer such as hiking safari, balloon safari and more. Other advantage of these tour and travel companies is that these companies offer guide to you who has all the knowledge of local area. Hiking safari is an unforgettable exprience, in this type of safari one gets a chance to explore the wildlife of Africa on foot. But it is very essential to take some precautions on this safari, as you are not aware of the areas in Africa therefore always follow guide’s instruction. Another type of safari is balloon safari, in this type of safari one can get a chance to enjoy scenic beauty in the hot air balloon from hundreds of feet above. Surely you do not want to forget the experience of enjoying the beauty of africa from hundreds of feet above.

You can go alone or in group to enjoy these adventure but it is always advisable to enjoy these adventure with the group so that each individual can help each other at the time of difficulties. In a luxury adventure travel one can get to do so many things such as mountain climbing, kayaking, fishing, rafting etc.

On adventure vacation one can visit places like Tanzania, Namibia, Uganda, South Africa and more. People here are very freindly and always give a warm welcome to tourists with their traditional hospitality. Etosha national park, kruger national park, okavango delta, chobe national park and namib desert are some of the most visited places for luxury adventure tours in Africa.

Before taking the services of any of travel and tours company, you must check its that the company have some experience of organizing luxury adventure tours or not. Besides this you must check the whether conditions of the place where you are going to enjoy your adventure. Bad whether may make you sit in the hotel without enjoying any of the adventure, in short bad whether can ruin your vacations.




By: Vivek Kushwaha

]]> http://www.lugazi.org/luxury-adventure-travel-to-make-your-trip-comfortable/feed 0 Prepare for Africa Safari Tour http://www.lugazi.org/prepare-for-africa-safari-tour http://www.lugazi.org/prepare-for-africa-safari-tour#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:14:05 +0000 admin http://www.lugazi.org/prepare-for-africa-safari-tour While holidays are around the corners, you like many travel enthusiasts might have already started to search for a perfect destination to seek complete relaxation and rejuvenate. Africa is an ideal location for people who find solace in visiting the nature and to be with a wide variety of wildlife.

A trip to Africa safari can be a lifetime opportunity enriching your memory for the times to come. Following are some of great African safar highlights that one cannot miss. Let us know them one by one:

Kruger National Park:

Kruger National Park is one of the best known safari destinations of Africa. It has officially been in existence since 1926. The national park is the home of some of the known species of animals and birds. If you desire to see a wide variety of animals and birds, a visit to Kruger National Park is essential for you to take.

Botswana Safari:

Botswana offers a contrast in landscapes. It is an ideal place to witness the real beauty of the nature. The country offers so many options from dry arid lands of the Kalahari Desert to the lively Okavango Delta to experience the different moods of the earth. Botswana offers a golden opportunity to people who take deep interest in history and traditional values.

Kenya Safari:

Kenya is the birthplace of the traditional safari thereby, many times it can be called as the ‘grand daddy’ of the continent. Being in Kenya, one can enjoy diversity in both flora and fauna. People who love watching different species of animals and birds can get endless options in Kenya. You name it and the country has it. To capture the beauty of this great African nation, all you need is to have a good camera to capture so many moments that will compel you to visit Kenya again.

Tanzania Safari

Tanzania is the largest country situated in the East Africa. Likewise, other African countries, Tanzania is famous for its rich natural beauty. Kilimanjaro, one of the Africa’s tallest peaks is in Tanzania only.

Africa is a wonderland that offers best glimpses of natural scenic beauty. So plan your trip now.




By: Akhila Choudhary

]]> http://www.lugazi.org/prepare-for-africa-safari-tour/feed 0 An Online Tour Operator With a Difference http://www.lugazi.org/an-online-tour-operator-with-a-difference http://www.lugazi.org/an-online-tour-operator-with-a-difference#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:08:31 +0000 admin http://www.lugazi.org/an-online-tour-operator-with-a-difference Have you ever wondered what tour operator you should choose for a safari, holiday or vacation. Well considering the fact, that there are so many out there, why don’t you just choose one that combines the beach and the African bush, which in turn, spare you the time and energy to find both.

That’s why I want to write about a travel tour operator, that has been around for 25 years, has expert staff who has visited every location that they offer, to ensure that both destinations and accommodation offer the highest levels of service and experience.

Well after reading this, you probably think, well I have been traveling with X company for X years, why should I now suddenly choose another one, while not familiar with them at all. When I did decide to write this article, I did come prepared right? So here are some testimonials, to prove how good Island Safari actually are.

Testimonial 1:

From Judy Swanson

We had such a fantastic time in Botswana, that I cried when we had to leave. Being South African myself probably made it harder as we were heading back to the States after 6 weeks.We stayed first at a small camp called Zibalianja in the Linyanti swamp north of Maun. It has only 3 chalets and is known as the smallest camp in Africa. If you like that somewhat intimate setting, just like one small family together.

Our second camp was Xakanaxa in the Moremi game reserve in the Okavango Delta. The setting here was spectacular, right on the delta. Bob and Flo (our hosts) are just fantastic people. I could have stayed another week. Mandy from Island Safari did a superb job. I just went onto the web and wrote the first people I could find – which happened to be Mandy. She answered all my questions the very next day. I wrote to one outfit to compare, and it took 5 days to get a reply.

We couldn’t have asked for better as they were professional, prompt and friendly. There are many camps in the delta which we personally preferred because the waterways make the setting so beautiful. The game was wonderful. Everything from lions to cheetah, from hippos to elephants was sighted. One hippo (Pavarotti) is used to coming out of the delta and roaming the camp. He slept behind our tent one night, because they saw his footprints there. Fortunately we don’t sleep walk.

Cheers,

Judy

Testimonial 2:

From Bruce Cottrill,

Just a belated, note to thank you and the team for organizing the best holiday ever!

I have to confess that I had some slight misgivings at the start, handing over such a large amount

of money to someone you don’t know, was somewhat daunting! However I didn’t have any concerns. Your organization was excellent, you and the people that we dealt with were so helpful and prompt in responding to any query we had, as well as the system you have for payment (UK bank account) was much appreciated, and Rob was very helpful to us at Jo’ burg airport, after we’d had to change arrival plans at a very short notice.All the travel arrangements went smoothly, people were there to help us when they were needed, and of course the camps were just fabulous! The combination of camps that you recommended, Xakanaxa Camp followed by Delta Camp, provided us with a lovely contrast of the Delta. We talk about the Okavango often, and I’m sure will continue to do so for a long time to come.

Thank you, again, for making this possible

Bruce

Now onto, a more important topic, which is obviously, the question that everyone always asks. How is Island Safari, different from any other tour operator. To start off, they are one of the leading tour operators to the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Instead of covering only 1 specific destination or specific itineraries, we currently have 11 destinations that we cover in Botswana, Namibia ,Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Mozambique as well as 6 activity safari websites, including horseback safari, elephant back safari, golfing safari, honeymoon, luxury train travel as well as mobile camping safari.

You can actually look at all our websites, by visiting all the links below:

http://www.namibia-safari.net

http://www.okavango-delta-safaris.com

http://www.kalahari-desert.com

http://www.chobe-national-park.com

http://www.moremi-game-reserve.com

http://www.victoria-falls-hotels.com

http://www.south-luangwa.com

http://www.cape-town-tours.info

http://www.bazaruto-archipelago.com

http://www.mauritius-hotels.info

http://www.seychelles-hotel.info

http://www.horseback-safaris.com

http://www.elephant-back-safaris.com

http://www.african-honeymoon.com

http://www.train-safari.com/

http://www.africa-golf-safari.com/

http://www.mobile-camping-safaris.com/

Each of these sites, contains detailed info specific to each destination that you want to visit. It also provides the following:accommodation details, maps, weather info, tour itineraries as well as contact details.

Now, finally, are Island Safaris’ prices, going to make you jump through the roof? The answer is no, as they have special rates, for all the properties that they do business with. If you want us to create a holiday or safari specific to your needs, our consultants can create a custom-made itinerary for you, without any problems.

So I hope this will make you decide to travel with a tour operator as professional as this, with expert help and service.

If you want more info on Island Safari, please email their consultants at: info@island-safari.com or visit their website at: http://www.island-safari.com

by

David Jones




By: David Jones

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