Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’

View Fall Colors Like No Other Place On Earth

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

The Smoky Mountains located in the United States gives visitors a chance to step into one of the most scenic places on earth. Whichever time of year you see this magnificent region, you will find activities that will allow you to enjoy the pristine beauty of nature at its best. When you are planning your vacation, choosing a cabin rental or getaway home designed to fit your needs will be very effortless.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is found in Tennessee in addition to North Carolina and is a popular vacation destination for people and of course families who enjoy hiking, biking and climbing. With over 800 miles of groomed trails, a person can decide on less arduous hikes to enjoy the nature and unique plant species or more challenging adventures that take over a day to complete and take you through some of the most challenging landscape around the area.

As with the National Reserve found in South Carolina, you’ll find a multitude of holiday rentals in this region. In order for you to enjoy the same amenities as you could have in your own home, you may want to stay in one of the fabulous vacation homes which are among the rentals available. These homes and even cabins are located within the parks and reserves with many on the waters edge so it is easy to enjoy boating, fishing along with additional water sports within a few feet of your accommodations.

Log cabin rentals dot the region and you can easily gaze at the wildlife of the region wander past your cabin rental as you sit on your porch. The parks and reserves are sanctuaries for bear, elk and several other sizeable animals as well as home to some of the top fly-fishing and stream exploration in the world.

From October through early November the changing season turns the foliage to a maze of color as the whole region becomes an incredible backdrop for artists and photographers who want to capture the full glory of the Fall. In the wintertime, some of the park roads are closed since the elevation of the mountains range from 875 feet to more than 5,000 feet.

No matter what the size of your group, you will discover vacation rentals which will meet all your needs and requirements. If you’d like to be nestled in the mountains with an incredible view of the valley below, you will learn that there are cabins and homes available which have been fully furnished and have all the amenities of home.

The costs for your vacation accommodations will vary based on the location and activities that youíre planning on taking part in. Generally you will find that staying in holiday rentals is more reasonable when you make your reservations early. A lot of the cabins and homes are rented by people who make a tradition of visiting at the same time each year.

The cabin rental accommodations and bed breakfasts that you choose will give you the perfect opportunity to totally enjoy the Smoky Mountains and the countless activities that are offered in the towns near the park and reserves. Many people plan their vacation around the outdoor activities available within the parks and to enjoy the sights and events that the villages present.

Serengeti Tanzania Africa largest national park

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

If you are thinking of catching the February wildlife great migration in the Serengeti national park, now is the time to book.The Serengeti played host to our honeymoon and 40 of our friends from around the world. We timed it just right mid February we arrived.
It was amazing like a scene I had seen on a documentary the plains were full of gnu and zebra’s the sight was spectacular and the sounds amazing with lions roaring in the background. In the morning light we watched the mothers around us giving birth, with only a brief moment to give birth some mothers had calves half in and half out as they had to continue with the herd.
In an amazing sequence we watched as calves were born then encouraged to stand and stagger with the herd. With mixed feelings we watched animals being born, nurtured and encouraged to get up and move off with the herd while others were chased and eaten by stronger predators, not able to take our eyes away from the dreadful scene we knew this was the survival of the fitest.
We went deep into the Serengeti where the scenery was spectacular, but the biggest concentration of game we saw was near lake Ndutu. A vital part of the Serengeti and valuable to the wildlife that migrates through there is the stunning Lake Ndutu this gorgeous setting is surrounded by enormous acacia trees the lake itself is a long-awaited site to the thirsty animals.
We stayed two nights at Ndutu Safari Lodge which is quite small (I think we filled it) but was full of old style game lodge charm and is the only lodge where you can sit and watch the migration of the wildebeest as they give birth and feed on the grass. Soon it was time to turn homeward bound ourselves, it was then that we realised that leaving Ndutu safari lodge, the lake Ndutu and Serengeti was going to be the hardest thing we have done because at some point of our Tanzania safari, Africa had captured our hearts