The Budget Safari Blog
The latest on travelling Africa the way it should be travelled – on a shoestring, experiencing all that the rugged, beautiful birthplace of mankind has to offer. Expect tales of budget travel heroism, up to the minute destination info and specials aplenty.
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International Nature’s Best Photography Competition Now Open
The 15th annual Windland Smith Rice International Awards is open for submissions of wildlife photographs by amateur and professional nature photographers worldwide.
Kenya’s Elephant Populations Outgrowing Parks
Good news - elephant numbers in Kenya are increasing strongly! The not so good news is that conflict between humans and the elephants roaming into villages and onto ranches is also increasing. However conservationists and government are working to protect Kenya's elephants.
Man Riding Hippo in South Africa
Earlier this month a South African farmer made online news headlines in South Africa, the USA and the UK and even on StumbleUpon. The reason – he is riding a hippo that has befriended him through lakes on his 400-acre farm!
3 South Africans Cycling up Africa - Cape to Cairo for Charity
In March 3 South Africans will be setting off on an epic 12 500km cycle up Africa, pedalling from Cape Town to Cairo through 10 countries to raise funds for the Hear Us Foundation!
Name a New Species of Iris - bidding from R55000!
The bid to the naming rights for this newly discovered species of Iris is currently sitting at R55 000! Funds raised by this auction will be used to protect the rare new flower species and the threatened Cape Fynbos Kingdom.
Man Living with Lions to Raise Funds for his Wildlife Centre
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Living with two African lions for a month to raise funds for a wildlife centre, this American man has caught people’s attention with his bold and risky (some say reckless) stunt.
Surprise White Lion Twins Survive after C-Section
Rare twin white lions were born in an emergency Caesarian operation lasting seven hours in Germany, narrowly escaping death last month.
Top 7 Reasons to go to Zanzibar Islands
Zanzibar is an alluring beach destination ideally located off the coast of East Africa's Tanzania, one of the best safari destinations in Africa. Safari goers often combine their game viewing adventures in Africa with a relaxing getaway to the beautiful white sand beaches of Zanzibar and with good reason.
Cycling through Africa for Charity - England to Cape Town!
Cycling through Africa on a solo mission to raise money for charity, Peter Gostelow crossed from Nigeria into Cameroon today after almost 16 months on the road.
African Mountain Gorilla Numbers Up
A recent census has shown that the number of mountain gorillas has increased in the Virunga Massif area in central Africa - great news for one of the most critically endangered species in the world!