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Tuli Adventure Trail, my first journey to Botswana

March 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment

By Juan Cooper

Abraham Ramonwana, our guide at Tuli Safari Lodge

A leopard during one of several sightings
After a five hour drive from Johannesburg we arrived at Pont Drift, the border post where Abraham Ramonwana, our ranger, was waiting; he welcomed us to Botswana with a kind smile. Our native guide had enough knowledge and love for [...]

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Film explores community oriented conservation issues facing Africans

January 4th, 2010 · No Comments

Milking the Rhino
One of the biggest challenges facing conservation minded individuals and organizations in Southern and Eastern Africa is native populations and their cultural dislike, even hatred, of predators. While many animals live within protected areas such as national parks and private reserves others compete for natural resources and land with local populations. As [...]

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Rattrays for deluxe, exclusive accommodations within Mala Mala reserve

July 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Many travelers familiar with luxury safari lodges in South Africa know of or may have stayed at the Mala Mala Reserve, one of the oldest reserves within the larger Sabi Sand Reserve. The well known reserve fronts a fenceless portion of the Kruger National Park.
The family owned property offers accommodations for 54 guests in the [...]

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Our elephant back experience at Camp Jabulani

June 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Article by Elena del Valle and photos by Gary Cox
Carl met us at the Kapama Gate and we drove behind him to the camp where we would spend the next two nights. On our arrival, Elsie, his wife and camp co-manager, welcomed us with moist refresher towels. After a few minutes we followed our luggage [...]

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Thornybush property offered privacy, creature comforts in style

June 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Tucked within the Thornybush Game Reserve near the town of Hoesdpruit in South Africa’s safari country there is a luxury oriented enclave favored by game viewing enthusiasts and the rich and famous. The Big Five game viewing property near Kruger National Park has six luxury suites and an on site spa. There are also two [...]

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