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In the beginning, Serval used to be the same tawny colour as lion, but he was much smaller and nowhere near as strong. The other animals often teased him, calling him “Lion’s Little Cousin.”Serval dreamed of having a magnificent coat like Leopard or Zebra. If he could not be big and strong, he could at least be handsome.
South Africa is a fantastic destination for travelers looking to combine an authentic “Big 5” safari with the experience of South Africa’s cosmopolitan cities and rich culture. From the food and wine of the Cape region, to the stunning safari experiences in world-class game parks, there is something for everyone! What you take away from your visit to South Africa will be distinctly personal too—those small moments of joy, revelation, and relaxation are what make for incredible memories.
Joint travel and tourism industry effort will provide financial investments to support the local tourism industry so that Nepal tourism can recover in the long term.
Céline Cousteau, filmmaker and granddaughter of famed French explorer Jacques Cousteau, sat down with Lucille Sive, President, Lion World Travel and the TreadRight Foundation’s Shannon Guihan to discuss the importance of social responsibility and sustainable travel.
I have been on numerous safaris over the past years and I have my packing down to a fine art! So I thought I would share some of my suggestions and packing experience with you.
With eleven official languages, South Africa is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world. In 1994, Archbishop Desmond Tutu coined the phrase “rainbow nation” to describe South Africa’s unique multicultural makeup. Needless to say, the phrase stuck and it serves as an excellent metaphor for travelers to discover the many diverse peoples of South Africa.
As difficult as it was to pull myself away from the magnificent views of Ngorongoro Crater, I was excited for the third and final leg on my safari in Tanzania: a stop in Tarangire National Park. En route I got a glimpse of the local culture in Karatu, and, in Tarangire, I experienced incredible elephant and bird sightings, learned about ancient baobab trees and stayed in accommodations that I can only describe as magical.
After experiencing wonderful game sightings on the Serengeti at the beginning of my safari in Tanzania, I wondered how other areas, such as Lake Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater, could possibly compare. I didn’t have to worry. I was absolutely blown away by what I experienced in both Ndutu and Ngorongoro: the awesome landscapes and the diverse wildlife made the second leg of my Tanzania trip just as memorable as the first.
I thought I was prepared for my first African safari in Tanzania—I packed light, brought a good camera, and was ready to become very familiar with my safari vehicle, where I would be spending many hours watching animals. But what I wasn’t prepared for was the feeling of being on safari. It’s difficult to describe, but when you are sitting in your safari vehicle, mere feet away from a lion out on the Serengeti, you feel both tremendously excited and calm. Time seems to slow down, and you acquire a deep sense of connection to the natural world around you that is truly unique. It’s an experience I will never forget, and one that I am delighted to be sharing in this new series of blog posts.
