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  Africa Archipelago   -   Specialist safaris, holidays and honeymoons
East and Southern Afrika [ Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe ]  & the Indian Ocean Islands
  Africa-in-Focus UK   -   wildlife photography overland travel
Africa-in-Focus runs specialist travel and photographic safaris that provide overland travel in comfort and style for the more discerning traveller [ not for the gap year student that wants to party every night ] but cater for clients who wish to gain knowledge of and appreciate the countries that they are visiting. You may be interested in wildlife, landscape, culture or just adventure travel, but with Africa-in-Focus you get so much more. There is the opportunity to learn about taking better photographs with our photographically knowledgeable Tour leader. While on tour he will run workshops and discussions round the campfire on various topics of photography, helping you gain a better insight into the places that you visit with them.
  African Safari Club   -   Kenya Beaches & Safaris

  Bush Art Safaris   -   African Painting Holidays
Enjoy expert tuition, luxury accommodation and superb local cuisine in an exclusive private game lodge on the edge of the Kruger National Park.
  Discovery Initiatives   -   Small group and tailormade nature travel specialists
inspirational small group and tailor made travel programmes, which combine high standard of service and expertise with some of the world's leading conservation organisations. Therefore during your stay, you will gain a privileged, behind the scenes insight into local cultures and wildlife around the world.
The Travel House, 51 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QD, UK
  Fly Africa Adventures   -   offering touring safaris in a light aeroplane
Paint yourself a dream picture - scudding through the skies in your own private aeroplane (you get to fly too if you want); orbiting the Victoria Falls, down the Skeleton Coast and the over mighty sand dunes of Sosussvlei in Namibia; landing at a dirt airstrip in the middle of nowhere, your camp only walking distance.
As you drift peacefully on Lake Kariba a fishing rod in one hand a cool drink in the other, the sun beats down upon your back. On the lakeside the game will gather at sunset to bathe and drink, each waiting their turn...
The Gatehouse, Main Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3BH
  Footprint Adventures   -   Adventure Travel
Trekking, Birding, Culture, Wildlife and Overland Adventures.
  Hidden Gambia 
Adventure holidays off the beaten track to explore up-river Gambia by boat and road. Discover the rich variety of birds, wildlife and people that live along the river banks of this peaceful West African country.
  Okavango Tours & Safaris
They've been there, eaten the food, walked the beaches and slept the beds. Their holidays are particularly special as they will have been designed for you. The itineraries shown here are suggestions only, to whet your appetite on what we can arrange.  We can organise the whole trip including all flights from the UK. Their safaris can be combined with spectacular beach holidays.
Botswana, Indian Ocean Islands, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  Real Africa Excursions   -   beyond your average safari
Tours and safaris, volunteer work visits and vacations, missions trips, school- college or youth exchange visits, cultural and community excursions, to Uganda for groups and individuals.
Real Africa excursions is a tour and outreach agency based in Uganda and Kenya with an office in the UK. Our objective is to provide a service that combines leisure with social community and cultural activities for the benefit of the local people and our visitors.
  Safari Drive   -  Self drive, walking, guided mobile and tailor made lodge safaris in Africa
Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya.
  Somak Holidays
  Sunvil Holidays 
  Trails 'n Tales   -   Holidays, eco-tourism and Adventure holidays in South Africa
 operates holidays which involve you in the trip and local culture. They will take you on a holiday which includes safaris, mountain hiking, biking or on horseback, scuba and introduce you to adventures, tours and trails not covered in most brochures.
  WDCS   -   see 'out of the blue whale-watching adventures'
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society is an active charity (Registered No. 1014705) dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (also known as cetaceans).
  Wildlife Encounters 
A unique mix of escorted and independent holidays as near as Scotland, to as far away as New Zealand. Whether you're a keen photographer of just passionate about wildlife, our opportunities for getting close to the action are outstanding and strictly on the animals' terms.
From polar bears in Canada to dolphins in Gibraltar to big game in South Africa, the choice is as diverse as the places they visit. WE also offer a number of whale watching holidays around the world, for people who like their encounters on the large size - including blue whales in Iceland or California. And they don't come any larger than that!

  Campwild Adventures - Overland 4WD Tours [ au ] -  Austalian Outback, 
Campwild Adventures run 4WD Adventure tours in Australia (and tell bad jokes). We specialise in 2 and 3 day Kangaroo Island wildlife adventures and a 9 day Adelaide to Alice Springs Expedition, visiting Uluru (Ayers Rock), Olgas, Kings Canyon and Outback South Australia.

Guides / Related Books

African Safari 
This guide explains everything you need to know about planning and choosing an African Safari holiday, with lots of exciting ideas and information. As well as planning, the book offers detailed information on the practicalities of the holiday for families and individuals. The guide also lists helpful telephone numbers, web addresses and contacts, as well as general tips on which safari to choose, where to go and what to take to help holidaymakers choose the right trip for them.
Paperback 208 pages (March 18, 2004);  Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1400012341
Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi - Princeton Field Guide 
Terry Stevenson, John Fanshawe
This field guide to a spectacular region for birding covers all the resident, migrant and vagrant birds of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, describing a remarkable 1388 species. The plates show 3400 images illustrating all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Set opposite the plates are concise descriptive accounts describing identification, status, range, habits and voice, and range maps for each species. Introductory sections provide notes on how to use the species accounts, the nomenclature adopted, conservation issues, where to send records, and maps of protected and other important bird areas.
Hardcover 500 pages (October 2001);  Publisher: Poyser;  Language: English;  ISBN: 0856610798
A Field Guide to African Wildlife  -   Alden Estes
A tour of African wildlife covers the climates, landscapes, and creatures of Africa's fifty-eight countries; profiles 480 species; and includes maps that show country borders and park locations.
Paperback 988 pages (October 1995);  Publisher: Alfred A Knopf;  Language: English;  ISBN: 0679432345
Hints To Hunters, Sportsmen And Travellers On Dress, Equipment, and Camp Life (Big Game Hunting / Safari Series) 
H.A. Levenson [ "The Old Shekarry" ]
During the author's hunting trips abroad he made many notes regarding the best sporting equipment and arms required for use in various countries. These formed the basis for this historical record, with four detailed and illustrated chapters on arms and ammunition. It is of interest to those who travel or hunt.
Hardcover 308 pages (August 1, 2005);  Publisher: Read Books;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1905124902


Links

  Longleat
As well as being the first stately home to open its doors to the public, Longleat was also the first place, outside Africa, to open a Safari Park. And, after more than 36 years, Longleat is still one of Britain's most popular tourist attractions.
From Safari Park to Stately Home, Mazes to Murals and Simulator Rides to Safari Boats there's always something new to discover round every corner.
You can enjoy really close encounters with some of the largest, fiercest, cutest, and strangest animals from around the world in the Safari Park. Drive yourself round the bend in the Longleat Hedge Maze, let the kids explore the turrets and rope bridges of the Adventure Castle and Blue Peter Maze… or pop along to meet Postman Pat and his friends in his very own Greendale Village!
  West Midland Safari Park 

  BIAZA 
BIAZA is the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in Britain and Ireland.
  European Association of Zoos and Aquaria
  European Centre for Nature Conservation (ECNC)


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