Africa Safari Resorts Combine Luxury And Adventure

If you are searching for a vacation that will combine luxury and adventure for the experience of a lifetime, perhaps an Africa safari resort vacation is the choice for you. There are a number of luxurious lodges and resorts that you can select from in various regions of Africa that will offer plenty of pampering and relaxation. At these resorts there are numerous opportunities for wildlife viewing and education about the culture and people of the area.

Keep in mind that Africa is not just about the wildlife either; there is ample opportunity to soak up the sand and sun at many of the beach resorts throughout the African coast as well. No matter what type of vacation you are looking for, you will undoubtedly be able to find a satisfying experience at one of the many Africa safari resorts.

Kruger National Park

One of the best places to find an Africa safari resort is in the Kruger National Park, located in the southern region of Africa. Not only is this a perfect location to spot the ?big five? of Africa (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino); it is also a spot that offers a number of luxurious Africa safari resorts to meet all of your vacation needs.

For example, two of the lodges in this area, Ebony Lodge and Boulders Lodge, offer understated luxury and plenty of amenities, combined with ample opportunity for wildlife viewing. These lodges each offer nine suites that include private baths, a double-side fireplace and a game viewing deck complete with a private plunge pool. The staff is trained to meet all of your needs by offering first-class accommodations, food and vintage wines.

Advantages to Africa Safari Resorts

There are many advantages to selecting an Africa safari resort as opposed to mobile safaris where tent camping is the primary accommodation. First, an Africa safari resort makes it possible for you to experience an African safari no matter what your age and physical ability.

You can go directly from your lodge to an air-conditioned vehicle that will transport you to some of the best wildlife viewing areas, allowing you to have the best of both worlds in your vacation.

You can bring your entire family, without having to worry about comfort or safety with the youngest of your bunch. You can enjoy the beauty and adventure of this amazing region without sacrificing your creature comforts.

You can even indulge in a swim or round of golf at many of these Africa safari resorts. If you are hunting for a vacation that will offer your family an experience to remember, look at what an African safari resort can give to you.
Ann Marier has written articles about African safari trips providing helpful tips and advice. Another favorite topic of hers is camping where she writes about camping gear and equipment

An East African Safari, a dream of a lifetime

An East African Safari is the ultimate safari experience. Experience the wild life and sceneries from the safari parks in Kenya, the city of Mombasa, and the unspoiled exotic beaches.

The wildlife and sceneries of an east African safari in Kenya as one have experienced or might experience on their first or next safari is an incredible journey. From dawn to dusk the wild life of east Africa is breathtaking. Kenya is also the home to The Big Five. This is what everybody talks about and wants to see when going on safari. The Big Five is the Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, and the Rhino.

The Big Five got their name from the old days where these animals were the ultimate goal for a hunter to bring down. These animals are considered the most dangerous and the toughest to hunt. The best time of the year to see the big five is from July to October. To have the best chance at seeing the big five it is recommend visiting more than one park.

Safari experiences are possible almost all over Kenya, the experiences are varied. It is therefore natural to get different experiences by visiting different parks. The most famous safari park in Kenya is Masai Mare, with its large savanna that lies on the border to Tanzania in the southwestern part of Kenya. This is the place for a lot of animals. Another magnificent safari park is Amboseli, with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background offers a unique nature and wildlife experience. A stay at a Tree Top lodge gives the opportunity to get really close to the wildlife. No matter what, Kenya will give a unique safari experience for life.

An East African Safari is an unforgettable experience that one should at least experience once in a life time. Going to the zoo to watch animals is one thing, but be out close in the wildlife's natural habitat is something completely else.

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Martin Pruss is a nature and wildlife photographer. For the love of nature and wildlife he has traveled around the world.

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But Why Zambian Safaris and Tourism?

Because Zambian safaris are Africa's best kept secrets! Theyve made Zambia the most enticing destination in African safari today.

Livingstone in Zambia is now acclaimed, and rightly so, the southern Africa Adventure Centre!

The World Tourism Organisation (WTO) has ranked Zambia as Africa's No 1 emerging tourist destination.

The UK 2004 Trends and Spends Survey also awarded Zambia the No 10 ranking in the "best long-haul destinations". At No 10 Zambia is the only other African country in the top ten ranking

Zambia, the Land

Covering a total surface area of 752,614 square kilometers, Zambia is a large country. It is slightly larger than Texas State in the USA or slightly larger than France and Belgium combined. Zambia is generally a high plateau averaging between 1,060 metres (3,500 ft) and 1,363 metres (4,500 ft) above sea level. This makes the countrys weather mild and pleasant.

Zambias water surface is 11,890 square kilometers equivalent to 2% of the land surface. The water bodies are mainly from the three natural lakes in northern Zambia. The fourth is in the south, the exciting man-made Lake Kariba. When commissioned in 1957 Lake Kariba was the largest man-made lake in the world. It measures 280 kilometres long and 40 kilometres at its widest.

Zambia, the People

There are over 73 dialects spoken in Zambia, but the official language is English. All media and business is in English and most Zambians speak it fairly well. Out of the 73 ethnic groups (tribes) 20 celebrate special cultural ceremonies on an annual basis. These manifest customs, social life, rituals, oral history, material and spiritual culture. Visitors are welcome to watch these ceremonies.

During these traditional ceremonies the music and dance characterize quiet beauty, bustle, bounding life or brimming joy. The emphasis will vary from breathless acrobatic spectacle amid propulsive drumming to fine subtleties of sound and movement.

There is freedom of worship in Zambia with over 15 different churches. However, 60% of Zambians follow the Christian faith.

Zambia, the Natural Resources

Zambia has 19 national parks and 34 game management areas. The parks alone cover 47,662 square kilometres. This accounts for 6% of Zambian land. Some game reserves are privately owned while the major ones are state controlled. Zambia has a wide variety and a large profusion of wildlife, both large and small and including over 741 bird species.

Apart from its abundant wildlife in parks and reserves, rivers, and lakes, Zambia holds 6% of the worlds copper reserves. It also has world-class quality emeralds, aquamarines, amethyst and tourmalines.

Vegetation is savannah type with lots of trees varying in density. The climate makes Zambia suitable for a wide range of farming crops. Vegetables and fruits such as citrus, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, avocadoes, all grow everywhere.

Zambia, the Climate

Although Zambia lies in the tropics, the general height of the plateau ensures that the climate is seldom unpleasantly hot, except in the valleys. There are three seasons: the cool, dry winter season from May to September; the hot, dry season in October and November; and the rainy season, which is a little hotter, from December to April.

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Enestle Zimba is geologist of over twenty years and manages Zambia African Safari (ZAS) part time. Enestle is dedicated to the promotion of safaris and tourism in Zambia and the conservation of wildlife and the environment.

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