If you want to learn something about the plant life of the Karoo, such as which plant is actually giving the famous Karoo lamb its unique taste, you should watch the video below and follow conservationist Sue Milton of Renu-Karoo on her walk through the Great Karoo just outside Prince Albert. Kudos to Go Travel Magazine for the video!
03 June 2011
Kruger National Park: Leopard vs. Crocodile
Wildlife photographer Hal Brindley was photographing hippos at a Silolweni Dam in Kruger National Park in South Africa when he witnessed a leopard attacking and killing a young nile crocodile.
According to the photographer, this photo sequence is the only time such behavior has ever been documented.
According to the photographer, this photo sequence is the only time such behavior has ever been documented.
Urban Adventures: Book a Friend and get 40% off on your booking
From the 1st to 30th June 2011 Urban Adventures is offering 40% off a their day tours for you when booking with a friend or partner. Just use the promo code LOCAL (enter the promo code in the checkout page) when booking online at www.urbanadventures.com.
Terms and Conditions- Booking must be between 01/06/2011 and 30/06/2011
- Travel must occur between 01/06/2011 and 31/12/2011
- Subject to availability and confirmation by Urban Adventures at time of booking
- Special offer applies to the Urban Adventure tour only and does not include accommodation, airfares, visas
- Please quote promotion code LOCAL at time of booking
- Offer must be taken up at time of booking
- Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or special offers
- Extensions are not permitted on the booking date or travel date
- Promotion applies to new bookings only and cannot be applied to existing bookings
02 June 2011
Etosha National Park: Dolomite Camp has finally opened its doors
The long awaited Dolomite Camp, nestled in the dolomite outcrops of the western Etosha National Park in Namibia, has finally opened doors to its guests on 01 June 2011.
The construction of Namibia Wildlife Resort’s 5th establishment inside Etosha and 19th overall in Namibia Protected Nature Park Areas began about a year ago in June 2010.
The 20 rooms and 40 bed Dolomite Camp is offering an intimate experience of one of the most scenic areas of Etosha. Staying overnight in one of the 17 Bush Chalet costs N$750 (offseason) and N$900 (high season), while the Deluxe Chalets cost N$1 200 (off-season) and N$1 400 (high season) per person sharing.
The Dolomite Camp consists of a spacious reception, lounge, bar and restaurant area – offering sunrise and sunset views over the surrounding savannah. From this point, a walkway leads to thatched, en suite chalets of which two are premier chalets. The Camp’s interiors reflect some of the features of western part of the Etosha National Park, characterized by dolomite rock formations, mopane, moringa and savannah woodland.
The construction of Namibia Wildlife Resort’s 5th establishment inside Etosha and 19th overall in Namibia Protected Nature Park Areas began about a year ago in June 2010.
The 20 rooms and 40 bed Dolomite Camp is offering an intimate experience of one of the most scenic areas of Etosha. Staying overnight in one of the 17 Bush Chalet costs N$750 (offseason) and N$900 (high season), while the Deluxe Chalets cost N$1 200 (off-season) and N$1 400 (high season) per person sharing.
The Dolomite Camp consists of a spacious reception, lounge, bar and restaurant area – offering sunrise and sunset views over the surrounding savannah. From this point, a walkway leads to thatched, en suite chalets of which two are premier chalets. The Camp’s interiors reflect some of the features of western part of the Etosha National Park, characterized by dolomite rock formations, mopane, moringa and savannah woodland.
01 June 2011
South African Tourism: new promotional video "Leave Ordinary Behind"
South African Tourism just uploaded a brand-new promotional video on youtube. It is part of the country's new global branding campaign "Leave Ordinary Behind", which was launched at the Indaba 2011 in Durban.
How do you like it? IMO it is one of the best promo videos I've seen in quite some time. Kudos!
How do you like it? IMO it is one of the best promo videos I've seen in quite some time. Kudos!
Iberia expands Africa route network
As a result of the merger between Spain's flag carrier Iberia and British Airways, both airlines, which continue to operate under their current brands, are now also operating under a codeshare agreement.
As of 31 May 2011 Iberia is offering British Airways flights to Lusaka (Zambia), Accra (Ghana), Riyadh and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to their customers, while British Airways has added its code to Iberia flights to Santiago de Chile, Guatemala and San Salvador.
Thanks to the codeshare agreement, customers can now also combine fares of the two airlines on certain routes and/or choose the most suitable.
As of 31 May 2011 Iberia is offering British Airways flights to Lusaka (Zambia), Accra (Ghana), Riyadh and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to their customers, while British Airways has added its code to Iberia flights to Santiago de Chile, Guatemala and San Salvador.
Thanks to the codeshare agreement, customers can now also combine fares of the two airlines on certain routes and/or choose the most suitable.
Wildlife declined by up to 70% in Kenya's Mara region
The wildlife population in Kenya's Mara region, including the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, has dropped significantly over the last 30 years. According to scientists writing in the Journal of Zoology, populations of almost all wildlife species have declined to a third or less of their former abundance both in the protected Masai Mara National Reserve and in the adjoining pastoral ranches. [src.]
The scientist identified human influences, such as activities of poachers, changing land use patterns, and the explosion in the numbers of domestic livestock grazing in the region, as the main reason for the decline.
The declines are even more worrying, because it was expected that the animal populations in the Mara region have recovered since 2000-2001 when major conservation programs and increase in local policing began in an effort to protect wildlife.
The scientist identified human influences, such as activities of poachers, changing land use patterns, and the explosion in the numbers of domestic livestock grazing in the region, as the main reason for the decline.
The declines are even more worrying, because it was expected that the animal populations in the Mara region have recovered since 2000-2001 when major conservation programs and increase in local policing began in an effort to protect wildlife.
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