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White Hunters: The Golden Age of African Safaris

From roughly 1890 to 1970, American and European aristocrats, movie stars and business tycoons converged on East Africa, hiring professional white hunters to lead them on lengthy, luxurious shooting expeditions.

This book about “classical” safaris re-creates the legary big-game safaris led by Selous and Bell and the daring ventures of early hunters into unexplored territories, and brings to life such romantic figures as Cape-to-Cairo Grogan, who walked 4,000 miles for the love of a woman, and Dinesen’s dashing lover, Denys Finch.

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The Kruger National Park (KNP) is in north-east of South Africa and and runs along the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north, and the southern border is the Crocodile River. The park covers 20,000 square kilometers and is divided in 14 different ecozones, each supporting different wildlife. It is one of the main attractions of the country and it is considered the flagship of South African National Parks (SANPark).

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Wildebeest migration at Masai Mara

Masai Mara, with an area from 1519 sq. km., is located in southwestern Kenya and is a natural extension of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It is covered by savannah, open plains and riparian forests, inhabited by 80 kinds of mammals: lions, zebras, elephants, gnus, crocodiles,… meet them in Masai Mara.

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When people think of an African safari the images of the savannah with all of the animals comes to mind like something that looks like a show on the Discovery channel. In some ways it will look familiar to people, but there is so much more to see in real life that will change a person forever.

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If you are planning on going on an African safari, the last thing you would want to do is spoil the trip right out of the chute by forgetting some essential things. Make yourself a list of things to do and check everything off as you go along. There are some important things to consider before you head to Africa.

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American view of Africa from 1839

This Africa travel guide encompasses a diverse range of countries that span across the continent. Africa is a vibrant country full of raw, natural beauty and fascinating wildlife. The rich cultural heritage of the country adds a new dimension to travel across the continent. A haven for adventurers and explorers, Africa boasts unspoilt lands and a range of activities to get your adrenaline pumping. Embrace the exuberance of the locals and their lust for life by joining in on some traditional African dancing. Africa will leave you with unforgettable experiences and memories for life. 

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As any parent knows, toddlers love learning about animals. They love the park for the birds, the zoo for the monkeys and the aquarium for the whales. So why not take them on a safari of the Animal Kingdom in Africa?

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Female lion at Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

Tanzania has a lot to offer when a real African safari is your main goal. The north is the most visited part of the country, but in the more central parts of Tanzania are some spectactular parks as well, less visited but at least as impressive and with some possibilities to see different wildlife compared to the north as well. Getting there, on the other hand, can either be time consuming or expensive, or both.
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