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One of the most important considerations when planning a safari is what to take and what to leave. By this I’m referring to how to pack for a safari. I recently gave a talk on this subject, to a group of interested travelers at our local Rootens Luggage shop, here in Orange County. I’m always…
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Have you ever wondered where the phrase, “Big 5” comes from? Most clients will ask, when requesting a safari, “are we going to see the Big 5?” The term is attributed to the hunters of old, who used the term to describe what they determined were the most dangerous animals to hunt in Africa. They…
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Jim Holden explains ? “What is a Safari?” What are the different activities you can do while on Safari? Jim Holden explains this in a short video.
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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…
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