Zambia Safaris, two Kings, a Scout and a Knight!
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Zambia Safaris, two Kings, a Scout and a Knight!
Zambia safaris, two Kings, a Scout and a Knight; how did King Msiri, King Leopold II, Frederick Russell Burnham, and Sir Alfred Chester Beatty, “King of Copper”, all play a part in the development of Zambia?
While today, most Americans … Read the rest
Read MoreEver wonder how many States there are in Africa?
Have you ever wondered how many States there are in Africa?
Four more than the USA!
The USA has 50 and Africa has 54.
Of course in Africa, States are actually individual countries, with their own forms of … Read the rest
Read MoreThe Peoples of Africa
Most folks going to Africa for a safari are mainly thinking about wildlife and Africa’s so called Big Five, Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cape Buffalo, and Leopard.
But what about the people?
It’s significant that the comment we see most … Read the rest
Read MoreWhere the Expression a Tower of Giraffes comes from?
Ever Wondered Where the Expression a Tower of Giraffes comes from?
Clients are often surprised by some of the collective nouns used to describe groups of animals on safari.
For example, a Tower of Giraffes. That might be more obvious … Read the rest
Read MoreWhat to Take and What to Leave?
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 … Read the rest
Read MoreThe Big 6 on Safari!
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 … Read the rest
Read MoreWhat is Safari?
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.
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreThe Rhythms of Safari
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 … 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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