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Posted in Zambia Safari on Oct 30th, 2009
There has been some excellent game viewing in the South Luangwa this season with plenty of wild dogs and predator activity. With just one month of peak season left everyone is starting to think about the rains which will fill the lagoons and rivers. This is a great time to enjoy the natural wonders of [...]
Posted in Botswana Safari on Oct 30th, 2009
At this time of year everyone is talking about the long awaited rains. The animals are desperately looking forward to an end to the dryness and dust that consumes the plains. The temperatures are high by day and by night and the game viewing gets better towards the middle of the month when the first [...]
Posted in seychelles on Oct 27th, 2009
Weather
September weather on North Island, Seychelles was rather unpredictable - by mid month everyone had thought that the monsoon season over but it dissapointed by returning for the remainder of the month. October has brought calmer ocean conditions with diving conditions steadily improving .
Marine Life
The conditions on the northern sections of Silhouette Island have also improved considerably. The waters [...]
Posted in Botswana Safari, Uncategorized on Oct 26th, 2009
Botswana is very hot in October but the game viewing is superb - at its best and well worth the sweat! Temperatures during the day often rise above 40 degrees celcius and the nights average 20 degrees. The best approach to game viewing at this time of the year is to start your mornings early [...]
Posted in Kenya safari on Oct 20th, 2009
Although Kenya has seen a drought this year, the Mara has had some relief with localised afternoon showers bringing a flourish of green grass that has been grazed by the migration. The new green growth has brought all the animals together and the marsh areas are bursting with life. During the migration bulk grazers like zebra and [...]
Posted in Namibia Safari on Oct 14th, 2009
Hobatere Lodge is Namibia is well known for its fantastic big game sightings and October month has been no exception. Lions were seen attacking and killing a zebra in front of the main hide - creating wonderful photo opportunities for guests. The elephant breeding herds are another source of amazement - entertaining guests by frolicking [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, Zambia Safari on Oct 2nd, 2009
The River Club has recently joined a group of select lodges known as Eco Luxury. Eco Luxury is a partnership of the worlds best luxury retreats - combining eco and luxury. One of the main aspects of this project is to give guests and consumers the opportunity to experience the community projects in which its members [...]
Posted in Zambia Safari on Oct 2nd, 2009
The rising temperatures after a long winter has resulted in more frequent sightings at Old Mondoro Bushcamp. There have been daily sightings of elephants in the camps and the Zambezi in front of the camp. Predators have been busy - one night game drive produced three leopard sightings and it is not uncommon to see [...]