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East Africa Trip of A Lifetime

December 2010

"Sandra Mallinson chats to Go2Africa safari expert Lauren Johansson about her recent trip to Mnemba Island, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and the Masai Mara. "

By Sandra Mallinson

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An African Summer: Where to experience summer sun in Africa

December 2010

"Escape to a blazing hot African summer as the northern hemisphere is buried under a freezing winter. Emma Gass gathers the best places for an African beach holiday or a summer safari."

By Emma Gass

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Eastern vs Southern Africa Safaris

December 2010

"'Where's the best place to go on safari in Africa'? After a recent trip to Eastern Africa that's refreshed his knowledge of the region, and many years of guiding in Southern Africa, safari king Leigh Kemp referees the debate."

By Leigh Kemp

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The Porini Conservancies: Welcoming Home the Maasai

December 2010

"Kenya's Porini Camps are leading the way in sustainable tourism; not only do they employ Maasai from the local communities & contribute to conservation, they're helping displaced Maasai get title deeds to their historical land. Kimberley O'Sullivan finds out more."

By Kimberley O'Sullivan

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Sun, Sea and Safari: Safari and Beach Holidays

June 2010

"A safari and beach holiday in Africa includes the intense emotional experience of learning the secrets of Africa's smallest creatures and biggest creatures, as well as the freedom of living in a sarong and balancing the right amount of time in the sun with afternoon naps in the shade. Emma looks at the best safari and beach combinations."

By Emma Gass

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Our African Calendar: What's Happening for the Rest of 2010

May 2010

"Just because the final whistle of the FIFA Soccer World Cup™ is blown in July, doesn't mean Africa shuts down for the year. Kimberley Rood highlights some of the best events, festivals and migrations still to come in 2010."

By Kimberley O'Sullivan

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Discovering A First Timer's Kenya

January 2010

"When Africa Safari Expert Emma Harrop landed in Nairobi on a recent East Africa trip, she never realised just how vast and diverse Kenya really was. Check out her tips for a first time visit to Kenya, from the Mara to Mombasa."

By Kimberley O'Sullivan

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The Dark Continent - Kenya's 2010 Eclipse

November 2009

"When the day suddenly turns to night and an eerie silence falls across the earth, remember to grab your protective eyewear! Kimberley Rood discovers all there is to know about Kenya's January 2010 annular eclipse."

By Kimberley O'Sullivan

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Top 10 Places in Africa to Pop The Question

September 2009

"Proposing marriage is a life-changing experience, so make it memorable by choosing the most romantic spot in Africa to Pop The Question. Avril Field discovers 10 dreamy destinations. "

By Avril Field

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Zanzibar and Lamu: Diving, Donkeys and Dhows

July 2009

"Sandra Mallinson chats to three Go2Africans about their recent travels to the East African islands of Zanzibar and Lamu."

By Sandra Mallinson

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Quick Guide to an Epic African Safari

November 2008

"What would you say is the best place to go on an African Safari? Former guide Leigh Kemp gives us a quikc guide to an epic African safari and his thoughts on these iconic destinations. "

By Leigh Kemp

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Holidays With a Difference

November 2008

"With more and more travellers looking for more than just a holiday, Claudia Smargiasso explores socially responsible holiday ideas to inspire you."

By Claudia Smargiasso

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Beaches of Africa

November 2008

"A holiday in Africa is not only about thrilling drives and walks through game-packed reserves and watching magnificent sunsets, it's also about long stretches of powder-soft beaches and discovering the secrets deep within the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Leigh Kemp, a former guide, tells us more about the best beaches to visit in Africa. "

By Leigh Kemp

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Paradise Lost?

September 2008

"For some 'safari' conjures up Hemingway-esque visions of white canvas tents, hot baths and gourmet meals at the end of gung-ho days in the veld. For others it's almost any kind of excursion beyond urban confines. Being something of a purist, Dominic Chadbon seeks to define the essence of the classic African safari."

By Dominic Chadbon

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Planning your African Honeymoon

June 2008

"When planning a honeymoon in Africa your choices are so vast and diverse that it can be extremely helpful to ask yourselves five simple questions. These questions can lead you to exotic destinations and unforgettable memories."

By Emma Gass

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Great Migration Q&A

April 2008

"The Great Wildebeest Migration of East Africa is arguably the most dramatic wildlife spectacle in Africa - and also one of the most misunderstood. Leigh Kemp examines some of the questions asked about the migration ...."

By Leigh Kemp

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How the Migration Works

March 2008

"A guest comment received by the company recently pointed to the fact that the guests had not seen the Great Wildebeest Migration despite booking a safari in the Serengeti to coincide with the birthing period as laid out in countless information books and websites ..."

By Leigh Kemp

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Africa's Most Romantic Escapes

February 2008

"With Cupid's big day just around the corner, and shop shelves buckling under chocolate hearts, our attention this month has naturally turned to romantic getaways. Sandra Mallinson came up with a wish list of Africa's most divinely secluded getaway places."

By Sandra Mallinson

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The Situation in Kenya

February 2008

"No one goes to Africa in search of lions and elephants, and wants to deal with riots. So when an election goes wrong, as it did on December 27, 2007 in Kenya, the repercussions affect the disenchanted voters, the economy and travellers alike. Here's a picture of the situation from a Go2Africa perspective."

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Exploring Kenya's Amboseli National Park

January 2008

"In Africa today there is a constant battle for land - none more so than between conservation and traditional ways of life. Migrant peoples are been pushed into ever-decreasing land areas and this is causing much of the unhappiness. Amboseli National Park in Kenya is at the forefront of the issues facing the continent .... "

By Leigh Kemp

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Maasai - into the future

December 2007

"The Maasai of East Africa are the most recognised people in Africa. They are as big a part of an African safari as the landscape and wildlife and many Maasai villagers depend on tourist for their livelihood."

By Leigh Kemp

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Beers of Africa

December 2007

"Sometimes there's just nothing like an ice cold one, especially when it's downed in celebration of a day under Africa's open skies. A few Go2Africa travellers share their best brewed moments in the bush, up the mountain and on the water ... and the right beer for the job."

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Kenya's Special Samburu Reserve

December 2007

"In northern Kenya there is a place that never fails to impress all who visit there. The Samburu National Reserve is a place of haunting beauty, fascinating culture and teeming with wildlife .... "

By Leigh Kemp

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Restaurants of Nairobi

December 2007

"For many people who go on safari to Kenya, dining in Nairobi does not feature high on their list of things to do but as Leigh Kemp discovered there is much to rave about when it comes to Kenyan cuisine ...."

By Leigh Kemp

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Notes from the Masai Mara

November 2007

"The Masai Mara is possibly Africa's most utilised wilderness area but there is more to the reserve than people and animals as Leigh Kemp found out one morning when waking to an un-wilderness-like sound."

By Leigh Kemp

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Nakuru: Flamingoes and Big Game

November 2007

"Lake Nakuru National Park is a haven for millions of greater and lesser flamingoes but there is a great deal more than flamingoes in this exclusive park ..."

By Leigh Kemp

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Meat Galore at the Carnivore, Nairobi

November 2007

"Have you ever fantasised, or had a nightmare, about been force-fed meat, so much so that you had to call surrender ..... well at the Carnivore in Nairobi your fantasies, or nightmares, will come true ..."

By Leigh Kemp

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Where to Safari: Kenya or Tanzania?

November 2007

"It is often pointless to compare countries in regard to safaris as all have specific attractions, however, due to the friendly rivalry existing between the east African giants, Kenya and Tanzania, associate editor Leigh Kemp has taken it upon himself to add a new angle to the debate. "

By Leigh Kemp

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Treasured times at Trout Tree Restaurant

November 2007

"There are some places that are memorable for significant happenings but Trout Tree Restaurant is memorable for simply being there ...."

By Leigh Kemp

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Of Witchdoctors, Gorillas and Maasai Toyboys

September 2007

"Witchdoctors, angry forest elephants and charging gorillas coloured Go2African, Catja Orford's adventures in Gabon's rainforests. Marco speaks to the author of Tracking Bubu."

By Marco Monteiro-Silva

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The top 5 experiences in Kenya and Tanzania

July 2007

"Kenya and Tanzania are countries of extremes. Their diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife and exciting activities made for a tricky selection. We eventually managed to whittle the list down to five of our top experiences in this incredible section of East Africa."

By Sandra Mallinson

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Kenya Safari

Kenya Safari

January 2007

"If East Africa is the home of safari, Kenya is its birthplace. 14 flights and 8 days later, Alison and her travel companions had a good idea of why Kenya was - and still is - the essential safari destination..."

By Alison Westwood

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Kenya’s Great Parks

Kenya’s Great Parks

January 2007

"Shaped by the Great Rift Valley, the parks and reserves of Kenya have freshwater lakes and extinct volcanoes, dense forest and wide open savanna grasslands. Synonymous with big skies, vast landscapes, great herds and predators, Kenya's great parks preserve the original romance and wild beauty of Africa..."

By Leigh Kemp

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