Why Use Holden Safaris?
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Why Use Holden Safaris?
Take a look at Jim Holden’s “Why Use Holden Safaris?” video.
Jim explains why he is Africa in the U.S.… Read the rest
Read MoreWho Sells Safaris and How do I Choose?
Fortunately, safaris are on most people’s bucket list for travel. Almost everyone feels the pull of Africa. Either from watching documentaries, such as National Geographic and David Attenborough, or just a fascination with a far off place filled with exotic … Read the rest
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Poaching Perspective
“Growing up on a farm in Africa in the sixties, poaching was a big part of farm life.
Our farm was one of the closest farms to the major city of Lusaka, capital of Zambia. We raised Angoni cattle, hardy … Read the rest
Read MoreSome Like it Hot!
![](<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g479224-d1687443-i23961677-Leopard_Lodge-Kafue_National_Park.html#23961677"><img alt="" src="https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/6d/a0/4d/lots-of-hippos.jpg"/></a><br/>This photo of Leopard Lodge is courtesy of TripAdvisor "Image courtesy of Trip Advisor")
The exceptionally hot weather we’re experiencing at the moment here in the USA, reminds me of a particular month in Zambia, the country where I was born.
October in Zambia is called suicide month. It’s usually the hottest month of … Read the rest
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Follow Us On Our Safari to South Africa
We’re off on another “educational trip,” this time to South Africa, and I encourage you to follow us on our FaceBook page as we explore Cape Town, the Coastal Coves along the Garden Route, and exciting game viewing, as well … Read the rest
Read MoreI Bet You Didn’t Know This Fact About Elephants
Is it possible that the world’s largest land animal, with skin as tough as wrinkly leather, can actually be afraid of honey bees?
Despite the two-inch thick skin of a pachyderm, elephants are vulnerable in the sensitive, soft fleshy areas … Read the rest
Read MoreLet’s Travel to Kenya and Learn About The Maasai Women
On a recent trip to Kenya with Holden Safaris, I was fortunate to visit a Maasai manyatta (village) with our driver guide, James, a Maasai chief, who took us to his own village. Here we experienced an authentic Maasai village … Read the rest
Read MoreWriting Contest: Win $1,000 off Your Safari
Writing Contest: Why Do You Want to Go on Safari?
We are starting a monthly writing contest and invite you to submit your story to Holden Safaris.
Each month, our staff will pick their favorite, unique story, and the winner … Read the rest
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