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Stephen Frink Photography – Zambia and Botswana Safari

Photographer Stephen Frink’s blog from his latest EXPLORE African Safari to Botswana and Zambia (http://stephenfrink.blogspot.com/2010/08/african-safari-zambia-and-botswana.html):

Click here to see the photographs of Stephen Frink’s daughter, Alexa (http://stephenfrink.blogspot.com/2010/07/alexa-shoots-africa.html):

I’ve recently come home from an extraordinarily productive photo tour, on safari in Southern Africa, Zambia and Botswana specifically. Organized by our friends at Explore Africa, http://www.exploreafrica.net, this [...]

Extraordinary 3-tusk Elephant Sighting at Nxai Pan!

From our friends at Kwando Safaris:

While staying at Kwando’s Nxai Pan camp, Stuart Arnold, a Botswana-based professional photographer was amazed to spot an unusual elephant drinking at the waterhole at the front of the camp.  Upon closer inspection it was discovered that the elephant carried an amazing 3 tusks!!

The tusks of an African Elephant grow continuously throughout [...]

The Heart of Southern Africa with Singer Rankin (WorldWomenWork)

Botswana and Zambia – September 2011

Our intimate journey through Southern Africa will be led by Singer Rankin, founder of WorldWomenWork (WWW).  “I had been traveling extensively in Africa and Asia for 25 years and was becoming increasingly concerned about the loss of habitat for wildlife and the seemingly endless cycle of poverty.  One day as [...]

Cohen “Outstanding” South Africa & Botswana Experience

“Our trip to South Africa and Botswana was outstanding!  There was beautiful wildlife, amazing landscapes, interesting and helpful people, meticulous planning and new experiences – what could be better?

While all of our guides varied in background, personality and guiding experience, all were excellent.  We learned a lot and had much pleasure doing so.  Private guides/vehicles [...]

The Brand New Zambezi Queen

I must admit, life doesn’t get much better than relaxing and being pampered aboard a 5-star cruise boat… unless of course you are in the midst of Africa’s most beautiful ecosystem cruising the Chobe River.  Bordered by Botswana and Namibia, the Chobe is home to the largest concentration of elephants on earth and a huge [...]

Epic Flooding in the Selinda Reserve

In northern Botswana the floodwaters have brought an epic event that may truly turn out to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  As if the Okavango Delta didn’t offer enough, last year, for the first time in nearly 30 years, the waters of the Delta connected with the Kwando-Linyanti system and flooded the gorgeous Selinda Spillway to [...]

When to go on Safari in Southern Africa

Kind Thanks to Kevin Leo Smith who complied this wonderful and insightful calendar…

This calendar is designed to highlight the benefits of a safari during every month of the year (it was originally written for Botswana but applies to most of Southern Africa). We are often asked “what is the best time of the year to [...]

Exploritas program #15583

 

The following is an excerpt from an email to EXPLORE from Exploritas participant Anita Balch:

My trip to South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia had been a dream for over 15 years.  On my 68th birthday, I headed to South Africa from Hawaii with my good friend Ellie Katz.  It was a highly organized, efficiently [...]

Botswana at its Best

When is the best time to go to Botswana?

If you are looking to go mainly for wildlife viewing, mid June to early October is the ideal time to visit as the days are generally pleasant and the wildlife congregate around nearby water sources. June through August is winter so early [...]

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