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Recommended destinations for photographing wildlife in Southern Africa

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Top 11 Game Viewing Tips : Kruger National Park

Reading Time: 6 minutes A self drive in the Kruger can seem daunting for the newcomer so here are the top 11 game viewing tips.
1. Drive at the right time of day
2. Search in the right areas
3. Do your research
4. Find water
5. Look in the trees
6. Listen for alarm calls
7. Check the sightings board
8. Talk to others
9. Drive the back roads
10. Be patient
11. Check in camp

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Do animals attack Safari vehicles?

Reading Time: 10 minutes Here are the five reasons you can feel safe from animal attack while on a safari vehicle:
1. Safety rules
2. Animals are used to tourists
3. Humans are not prey species
4. Expert guides
5. Abundance of natural prey

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Ultimate malaria – free Safaris | South Africa

Reading Time: 6 minutes Malaria remains the scourge of Africa. In 2020, an estimated 627,000 people died of malaria—most were young children in sub-Saharan Africa.  Most Safari destinations in Africa are malaria zones and it is important that educated decisions are made at the planning stage of your Safari if you wish to avoid malaria zones completely. Fortunately some …

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13 African Safari Activities

Reading Time: 11 minutes Your African Safari is likely to be THE holiday experience of your lifetime. As such you should spend a lot of time planning what you want to spend, where you want to go and (the topic of this article), what additional activities you wish to experience as part and parcel of your Safari. The activities …

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What is the difference between Alligators and Crocodiles?

Reading Time: 3 minutes So what is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?

They look similar and they do share certain attributes however, there are several important aspects that differentiate these reptiles.

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51 Safari Animals of the Kruger National Park

Reading Time: 19 minutes I have spent many years photographing the safari animals to be found in the Kruger Park and this gallery of safari animals has been compiled to help you know what to look for on a game drive.

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Leopard vs Jaguar – what is the difference?

Reading Time: 3 minutes So what is the difference between a leopard and a jaguar?

At first glance they certainly look similar and they do share certain attributes however, there are several important aspects that differentiate these spotted predators.

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