Singita Sweni Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
National parks worldwide can be unforgettably green destinations.
Take South Africa’s Kruger National Park which is known for its stunning scenery and high concentration of wildlife.
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Cool National Park Holidays
August 30th, 2010Backpacking The World
July 15th, 2010
Cuba.
Backpacking can be an adventurous, green, budget travel way to see the world.
If you’re planning a round the world (RTW) backpacking trip, Round the World Experts creates tailor made RTW itineraries.
The company can combine a bargain ticket price with occasional doses of luxury like accommodation with drink offers and spas.
Round the World Experts, a division of Flight Centre, has launched a package that combines a bestselling world itinerary for backpackers with best value accommodation.
New Photography Holiday To India
June 28th, 2010
Mahabalipuram. Photo credit: Wild Photography Holidays
Wild Photography Holidays is launching a new, 16-day tour to Kerala and Tamil Nadu in southern India.
The travel company, which specializes in small-group photography holidays, has scheduled the new tour for over Christmas and New Years.
Says Geraldine Westrupp, co-owner of Wild Photography Holidays:
“I have drawn on my own experience of traveling and working in the Indian subcontinent for many years and the knowledge of local experts to create a truly colorful itinerary that explores the area of Kerala and Tamil Nadu taking our guests to the lesser known areas and behind doors normally closed to visitors.”
Finding Finland’s National Parks
June 24th, 2010
National parks everywhere are popular summer destinations.
In northern Europe, Finland is home to 35 national parks with vast woodland, rivers, fells, lakes and meadows.
Some of Europe’s most remote wilderness, these parks have wildlife ranging from elk, bears, wolverines to thousands of bird species.
This summer, Visit Finland is showcasing the country’s beautiful, wild national parks. Each month, one National Park will be featured on VisitFinland.com, highlighting key treks, trails, features, events and tips.
New Sahara Desert Camping
May 6th, 2010
Love desert landscapes and touring? Then you might fancy the new Camp Mars which gives adventure seekers a chance to live like the Bedouin in the Tunisian Sahara.
A true desert experience, Camp Mars, owned by adventure tour specialists SudXtrem, is located 45km from the nearest water-source. Guests will spend the night under the canvas of the traditional Bedouin tented community.
A Greener African Safari?
March 17th, 2010
Planning an African safari trip? Then you might be interested in the Conservancy Safaris Desert Lion Safari in Namibia with Dr. Philip Stander.
This 5 day/4 night safari follows Stander and his day-to-day work with the Desert Lion Conservation project. The safari itinerary is “dictated by the lions and could take the form of searching remote and rugged areas or investigating a human/predator conflict situation.”
Stander trains local men to operate tracking equipment, which alerts them if the lions approach the village or livestock and protects the villagers and predators. The Desert Lion Safari is one of the limited edition Specialised Safaris available with Conservancy Safaris Namibia.
Says Conservancy Safaris Namibia:
“Unlike many safari experiences where the focus is on game viewing in parks and reserves, Conservancy Safaris gets under the skin of the North West Kunene region of Namibia, giving an insight into the day to day lives of the people who live here as well as exceptional wildlife encounters. Your hosts are the Himba and Herero people who face the daily threats cohabiting with wildlife entails.”
Experts say Namibia’s community-based natural resource management program is resulting in increasing game count numbers. Reports show the lion populations in the area have increased from approximately 30 in 1995 to 120 in 2009.
For more info, check out Conservancy Safaris Namibia.
Image courtesy of Conservancy Safaris Namibia
How To Go Penguin Spotting
February 16th, 2010
Have you always wanted to go penguin spotting? Then take a look at Gap Adventures which is committed to responsible tourism.
One of the world’s largest independently-owned adventure tour operators, Gap Adventures offers 1,000+ small group experiences, safaris and expeditions on all seven continents to 100,000+ travelers a year. The company’s adventures focus on wildlife encounters, active travel and cultural interaction.
Right now, Gap Adventures is offering discounts of up to 15 per cent across several trips which all visit penguins in their natural environment. Travelers can choose from voyaging around the Galapagos, cruising in Antarctica or an overland tour in South Africa. Bookings must be made before 1 March 2010 and terms and conditions apply.
Make sure you quote PENGUINDAY10 (for Galapagos and Overland South Africa trips) or PENGUINDAY15 (for Antarctica trips) if you’re booking online at GapAdventures.com.
The following Gap Adventures trips are included:
Train Safaris In South Africa
January 14th, 2010
Fancy going on a luxury train safari in South Africa?
The Blue Train has announced a new package including a stylish safari in the Big 5 Pilanesberg Game Reserve with its new hotel partner Ivory Tree Game Lodge . The trip aboard one of the country’s tourism icons promises South Africa’s stunning landscapes, safari adventure, luxury train travel and fine dining.
In The Ocean Swims
January 13th, 2010
Photo credit: Blue Hole Espiritu Santo/David Kirkland
Fancy an ocean swim in a tropical paradise?
Vanuatu has just announced its annual Vanuatu Ocean Swim series. Two ocean swims make up this event coming up in Port Vila on June 12 and Espiritu Santo on June 15.
In Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila, the first swim will be the 3.2Km or 1.5Km swim around Iririki Island in Port Vila Harbour. The second swim will be in Espiritu Santo for 2.6Km swim across the Segond Channel to Aore Island. Among the main attractions here are the white sand beaches, kayaking between small islands and swimming crystal clear blue holes.
Says Georgia Ditton, tourism representative:
“Each year the number of international entrants to these swims is increasing, particularly from Australia. Vanuatu is just so close, three and a half hours flight from Sydney and two and a half hours from Brisbane, which makes it a great destination for sporting events because it is affordable and accessible for a whole range of travellers. The swims are a great way for visitors to discover Vanuatu and really feel like they have achieved something at the same time.”
In 2010, other upcoming Vanuatu events will include an international kite surfing competition, a half marathon, a team long distance running relay around Efate Island and the first Adventure Race.
10 Mountain Blogs You’ll Love
January 12th, 2010
We’ve just launched LiveTravelMountains.com, a new blog dedicated to mountain travel and living everywhere. Come by and tell us about your mountain business, organization, event or story.
LiveTravelMountains.com is inspired by mountain hiking blogs around the world. What are your favorite mountain hiking blogs?
Here are 10 Mountain Hiking Blogs You’ll Love:
1. i, cjw ~.::.~ hiking and climbing in japan
3. Modern Hiker
10. Hiking Blogs
