What to Take and What to Leave?
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What 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
Read More“Just When you Think you’ve Seen it All!
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 … Read the rest
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“When is the Best Time?”
So 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 … Read the rest
Read More“Is it Dangerous?
“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 … Read the rest
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