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Study Tswana! Earlier Than Your Botswana Safari!

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

In case you are heading on a Botswana safari, or are simply fascinated with learning a number of phrases in much less-known languages, then Tswana or Setswana, a Southern African language spoken by over 4 million individuals, is one to look into. It is the official language of Botswana, however can also be spoken in wider Southern Africa and, in terms of first languages, is the sixth most common in South Africa.

One of many ‘Southern Bantu’ group of languages, among the phrases you learn may also overlap with different languages you are practicing for a broader African safari, akin to Sepedi or Sesotho.

Nonetheless it’s not an easy language to learn. Prefixes and suffixes to words are used to change a whole sentence that means, and as well as, it depends on tones. Moreover, within the Setswana language, there are several dialects for various international locations - from Botswana to Namibia and Zambia.

Despite this, a few key phrases should be straightforward enough to remember, and can hopefully endear you to the local individuals throughout an Africa safari - even should you make a few mistakes. So attempt the next:

Dumela:- Hi there or Good day

O kae? / Le kae?:- How are you? (for a single individual/ for a group)

Ke teng:- I am fantastic

Ga ke kgone go bua Setswana:- I don’t converse Tswana

Ke a leboga:- Thanks

The Tswana language was first described in the 1800s and its written kind developed by European missionaries translating the Bible, with numerous attempts made all through the 1800s.

Today, the responsibility for language improvement lies with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) whose function additionally covers language planning and the encouragement of its use.This has proven to be a challenge. Despite being the official language of Botswana, and spoken in other parts of Southern Africa, it is just used for all lessons in sure faculties, as many mother and father are opting to educate their children in English. Regardless of the decline of college texts in Tswana, you might discover other items to practice with on a Botswana safari, together with listening to the 2 radio stations and in multi-lingual newspapers for chosen articles.

So your efforts to be taught a little little bit of Sestwana will not be in vain. The grins you’ll receive throughout your Africa safari if you say ke a leboga will stay with you forever. Who is aware of, this may occasionally open the doors to lengthy lasting friendships, supplying you with a great excuse to return for a second or third Botswana safari.

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How To Get The Best Out Of Your Safari

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

If you’re looking to go on safari holidays or may have already booked one and are doing a little bit of background research, I’ve wrote some tips which will aid you in your Safari adventure if you follow these guidelines you will get the best experience you possible can out of your safari holiday.

 

Water

 

It’s hot out there on the tracks so remember to bring lots of water along with you, Sunstroke can be occur if you catch too much sun and are dehydrated, if you run out you can always head down to the local watering hole with the rest of the animals.

 

Suitable clothing

 

I say it again, Its going to be hot! Do not wear thick and heavy clothing as they circulate the heat instead try and wear shorts and T shirts ideally with breathable fabric.

How to act around the Animals

 

if your truck engine suddenly cuts its usually for a good reason, Game animals can be quite timid especially Big cats which are spooked easily and will flee in a flash wasting an opportunity to admire the great animals. This also applies to you also keep still and quite if the guide instructs you to.

 

Camera

 

What better way to document your safari adventure than with a timeless photo, bring lots of batteries and film as you may take many more photos than you bargained for?

 

Safari location

 

There are many safari parks throughout Africa each offering splendid array of safari wildlife.

Be sure though what else you want from your safari holiday. The Kruger national park South Africa offers the “big five” lions, leopards, rhino, elephants, wilder beast as well as established towns to spend your evenings unwinding, or safari in Mozambique, Pemba where you can safari in the morning and relax on a beautiful semi tropical beach.

 

Many tourists which take South Africa holidays usually enjoy a safari excursion as it a memorable experience that will last forever.

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Where can we go for the best Safari experience?

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Although Safari holidays are a luxury, over the past 2 years prices have started to come down to a more reasonable value. Nowadays people have to try and work out where they can go to experience these holidays. The two most famous of the Safari locations in the world are Kenya and Tanzania. Although Tanzania and Kenya are famous for there safari locations, the more specific locations for these great safaris are the Masai Mara in Kenya west of Nairobi and the Serengeti in Tanzania.

In Kenya the Maasai Mara is known to the world to be the finest national park in Africa. If you like Big Cats, then this is probably the best location in the world to see them in the wild, the Lions that is. Big Cat Safari’s are extremely popular in Kenya. The Big cats in this area are some of the most spectacular animals in the world, it is very moving when you seem them in the wild. There is also a yearly event that takes place in Kenya, called the Circular Migration. If tourists can time their Kenya holidays just right, then they can get the chance to see almost 2 million herbivores travel through the Masai Mara and into the Serengeti. This Safari is probably one of the most exhilarating, and provides tourists with many unforgettable experiences and plenty of photo opportunities.

The Serengeti national park is probably the second best known of all the Africa Safaris and the area it covers is considerably more than the Masai Mara. The Serengeti also has a large amount of woodland, making the animals that survive here a lot more diverse. The Serengeti is similar to the Masai Mara in the sense that the Circular Migration passes through here, however the Serengeti is much larger. Many holidays or Safaris in the Serengeti can be twinned with holidays to Zanzibar as well, also called the spice island. Although we can all take some nice pictures of all the animals, we do have to respect the fact they are wild, although the elephant seems quite tame, it can actually become very protective over young ones or family!

If you haven’t decided on one of these, personally I recommend Kenya holidays, although Tanzania holidays are great, the Maasai Mara has a lot to offer any tourist. Christmas Holidays are becoming increasingly popular, especially on Safari holidays.

 

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Three Resorts for you to keep in mind for your next Safari Holiday

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Provided here are some of the most astonishing and stunning Safari resorts in the world. Well Africa has always been the best place in the world where you can go on safari, so here are some of the best resorts.

 

In Kenya there is the Porini Wilderness Safari. The advantage with this place is that you book it as a Safari bundle. If you are looking for a wilderness safari holiday with the more environmental Safari then this place is for you, you travel to three camps that are all Eco Friendly. These Bush camps are specifically designed to have as little impact on the world as possible, so great for those that are eco-friendly. The guides are world renowned for being experienced and great tours; they are all accompanied with a 4X4 wheel Jeep.

 

This one is for those that want to see some of the most dangerous animals in the world. The Maasai Mara Big Cat Safari, this is in the Maasai Mara reserve in Kenya and offers some of the most amazing animals in the world. If you want to see a Lion, then this is the place to be, this is where they are most plentiful in one area, but you have to keep your wits about you. There is also a great night safari available to anyone who embarks on this safari!  Kenya Safari holidays have become th most popular in the world.

 

Next is a truly majestic safari, the Zambia Classic Safari. What’s also great here is that this safari crosses through several parks two of which are the Zambezi and Livingstone Park. This safari is even better for tourists because there is so much to see. Well there is the Elephant, what an amazing animal, this is by far one of the most popular animals in the world. This is one of the most amazing features on the entire planet, the Victoria Falls, known as one of the Seven Wonders, this simply looks like a waterfall that disappears into the land. Diving holidays have been very popular here for the falls have a hidden secret called the Devil’s Armchair.

 

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What could be better than a Safari holiday? - The Zoo?

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Many people will have the argument, you don’t need to fly around the world to see some animals, just drive down the road? The animals in the zoo will behave very differently to those in the wild, so you don’t really get the real thing. So let’s try and clear a few things up, let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of the two.

 

We’ll start with the Zoo. A Safari holiday will be considerably more expensive than heading to the zoo. These animals are great, and the zoo gives everybody the chance to meet them, although they are behind bars or a sheet of glass. The chance to see these animals is rare, but a zoo offers this chance to everybody, in some cases you can actually interact with these animals (probably not the dangerous ones). It isn’t exactly that far to travel either is it. Let’s go to the zoo, sounds easy and it is, easier than going on Safari. The zoo is a great place for you to take your children and a great lace for you and the family to have a day out.

 

So now let’s take a look at the Safari. If you want an idea of how amazing these holidays, then consider this, they are utterly amazing, life changing and unforgettable. This is a holiday that you only really need to go on once, but after you have been, you will want to go back again. The chance to see these animals in their true habitat and to experience life like they do. Imagine the feeling of sitting in your bed knowing there are Lions or rhinos walking around outside. Although they are quite expensive it is worth every single penny, and it is not recommended for young children either, mainly because they like to touch things. You will hear astonishing stories that your guide will tell you about and some of them are considered luxury holidays.

 

Think carefully when you go to the zoo the next time, the more you see these animals in captivity the more you will want to see them in the wild, you never know you might end up wanting a Kenya safari!

 

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