Category Archives: African Safaris

Pic of the week : Hippo by Stephen Raffay

ShareHippopotamus amphibius  – “river horse” This great shot of a hippo showing off his incisors was taken by Stephen Raffay, a professional photographer who is currently on safari in the Kruger National Park area care of africansafaris.com.   Contrary to popular … Continue reading

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We’ve been nominated for Travel & Leisure magazine’s A-List Travel Agent awards!

Share“As long time T&L (Travel & Leisure Magazine) readers and subscribers, we want to tell you about our recent trip to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia & Namibia, and to nominate our Tour Operator, African Safari Consultants, for your 2012 A-List. … Continue reading

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Obituary : Africa’s Tree lady

ShareThis week, Kenyans and environmentalists are mourning the death of their Tree Lady. Wangari Maathai was a most remarkable woman who dedicated her life to sustainable development, democracy and peace. She was 71. This charismatic Kenyan woman was known around … Continue reading

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Wildlife pic of the week: The African Buffalo

ShareThe African Buffalo is a respected member of the Big Five even though he might look like a mellow bovine. His cousins in the East, the Asian Water Buffalo, can be domesticated. Not this guy!  He is extremely dangerous, and … Continue reading

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