Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is found some 500km north-east of Johannesburg in a small area of the Kruger National Park. Sabi Sabi was established during 1979 and offers luxurious accommodation and safaris to view the park and hopefully see the Big 5 animals of Africa – the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo and elephant. There will be plenty of opportunity to see many smaller species of wildlife and some quite close to the accommodation surrounds.
Sabi Sabi Game Reserve’s luxurious accommodation includes the Selati Camp, Little Bush Camp, Bush Lodge and Earth Lodge. Each of the sites include a number of suites and each with a presidential suite (with a private pool) other than the Little Bush Camp. Relax on the verandah and enjoy the views. Dine under the African night skies. Absorb Africa.
Fodor’s ‘The Complete African Safari Planner’: South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia & Tanzania
One great reason to visit Sabi Sabi Game Reserve is without a doubt for the wildlife. Sabi Sabi can boast one of the highest concentrations of the big 5 African animals, so there’s a very good chance you will see them all!
The Galapagos Islands lie nearly 1,000km off the west coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean and belong to Ecuador. They are an archipelago consisting of 19 main islands and all vastly different. The Galapagos Islands were inscripted as a UNESCO World Heritage site during 1978, largely for its most notable feature, its fauna and flora. These endemic plants, invertebrates and vertebrate species have evolved over time due to the isolated island existence. It was this that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection following his visit during 1835.
The best way to thoroughly experience the Islands is to enjoy a cruise over a period of 4-8 days. This will allow you to visit a number of islands to truly experience the diversity of each island.
A Great Introduction to the Galapagos Islands on DVD
Kakadu is a World Heritage National Park located in the north eastern region of the Northern Territory. Kakadu is one of Austalia’s most prized ecological and cultural treasures. There are a number of locations where evidence of Dreamtime legends and day-to-day living can be viewed. In particular at Ubirr and Nourlangie Rock. Beautiful and extensive aboriginal paintings can be seen. The area beside Kakadu is known as Arnhem Land and special permits must be purchased if you wish to enter the large Aborginal Reserve.
Kakadu is largely flood plains, a result of the tropical rains. The water lily covered billabongs are a stunning sight and a boat trip at Yellow Waters is a must. Here you will experience the vastness of the flood plains, water lillies, crocodiles (by the scores!), birds such as the Jabiru, Heron, Magpie Geese, White-Bellied Sea Eagle, Whistling Kite and numerous others.
The tropical rains also create magnificent water falls. Unfortunately, the time of year I was there during 2000, access to all the falls were still closed. A must see inclides Jim-Jim Falls, Twin Falls and Gunlom.
A beautifully presented hardcover book ‘Kakadu: The Making of a National Park’ by David Lawrence
One great reason to visit Kakadu is for its sheer natural, wilderness wonder. An abundance of fauna and flora that just can’t be experienced any where else in the world.
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