Botswana is a land of contrasts: delta and desert; water and sand; verdant, thick bush and empty wide open spaces; human and wildlife; waterways and moonscapes… The Okavango Delta is one of the richest and most varied habitats in Africa. It is the world’s biggest inland delta – and is home to large numbers of [...]
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Fun in Namibia
Etosha National Park is one of the many places in Namibia to house the endangered Black Rhino, which is actually more of a grayish-white color.
Fun in Malawi
Northern Malawi Ntchisi Forest Reserve: beautiful unspoilt forested hills with accommodation now being transformed at Ntchisi Forest Lodge. Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve: rugged wilderness of the Rift Valley escarpment, but also containing large mammal populations. Accommodation as at two new international-standard lodges: Bua River Lodge (opened 2010) and Tongole Wilderness Lodge (opening 2011). Viphya Highlands: [...]
Fun in Kenya
Gedi is one of Kenya’s great unknown treasures, a wonderful lost city lying in the depths of the great Arabuko Sokoke forest. It is also a place of great mystery, an archaeological puzzle that continues to engender debate among historians. Haller Wildlife Park (Lafarge Ecosystems) is a former disused quarry that has been reborn as [...]
Fun in Zambia
Livingstone is an historic colonial city, a tourism centre for the Victoria Falls and a gateway to many activities in the area. Victoria Falls is known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The smoke that Thunders”). Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is situated along the upper Zambezi River.It stretches along the river for about 12km to the Victoria Falls. The [...]
Fun in Tanzania
Lake Manyara National Park: Beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, this park has a range of ecosystems and breathtaking views. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara is home to an incredible array of bird life. Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions. 2½ hour drive from Arusha. Ngorongoro Crater: Within the crater rim large herds of [...]
A Family Dolphin Retreat – Southern Mozambique
Monday 12th – Friday 16th December 2011 (Extra nights of 10th & 11th Available on request ) As the year draws to a close Halo Gaia is offering a Family retreat just before the mad rush of the December crowds … This retreat will offer the magic of the Dolphins combined with Sacred Sound journey’s, [...]
