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Take a look at Jim Holden’s “Why Use Holden Safaris?” video. Jim explains why he is Africa in the U.S.
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As with most things in life, when one is in tune with one’s surroundings, or feeling the rhythm of something, whatever it is becomes much more meaningful. Take jazz for example; until one understands the tempo and rhythm of different types of jazz music, it often sounds like a discordant band tuning up before a…
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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 animals, colorful people and spectacular landscapes. So when it comes to choosing and planning to…
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Africa is an ideal destination for anyone who thinks that they’ve seen it all. I recall an around the world private jet group, when I was based in Africa, managing a safari operation. The group had chartered Concord, the world’s first supersonic airliner (this was back in the 90s) for an around the world trip.…
Read MoreLove to cook? What about tasting foods from different parts of the world? We are offering a unique opportunity to explore the tastes and the rich perfumes of traditional foods from North, East South and West African cuisine at the exquisite Jamala Lodge in Madikwe, South Africa. Join us on an exclusive “African Food Journey” with…
Read MoreSo often, when someone is thinking of going on safari they’ll ask, “When is the best time to go?” With a chuckle I always answer, “The time that best suits you!” No-one likes that answer. They think I’m being frivolous and avoiding the question, when in fact I’m being dead serious. I then go on…
Read More“The question I get asked most often by anyone thinking of going on safari is, “Is it dangerous?” Americans are mostly unfamiliar with Africa, as other than Liberia, America doesn’t have much of an historical colonial connection with Africa, unlike say the UK, which colonized large swathes of Africa. The stories out of Africa that…
Read More“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 local cattle, with immunity to many common cattle diseases, they were coveted by the local…
Read MoreThe 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 the year. Growing up in Zambia we would dread October as few houses, if any at…
Read MoreWelcome to Our New Club “Women Travel With a Purpose” WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK Which of the following 5 Safaris interest you the most? Village Visits, Schools, Community Interaction Wildlife Conservation, How to Alleviate Poverty Culinary Safaris, learning how to cook African dishes and visit to Spice markets Flower Safaris with…
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