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Justin Bell

Justin Bell

Mokoro ride
Botswana, Justin Bell

The mokoro ride

There were no thundering hooves of fleeing buffalo or barking of zebra this afternoon. Even the coos of the turtle and wood doves were…

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Contrast of giraffes and gnus
*African Destinations, African Safari, History, Justin Bell, Serengeti, Tanzania

A long, long time ago

As I stand on the western slopes of Ngorongoro Crater looking out over the vast Serengeti Plain, heads of giraffes appear and disappear between…

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African Safari, Justin Bell

On safari in the Coronavirus era

Updated on 12 April, 2021 The Serengeti Plains and Ngorongoro Crater, normally almost overrun with visitors at this time of year, are now quiet. …

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Journeys, Justin Bell, Tanzania

Traveling in a downturn

I described the wilderness experience as being one of the most essential ingredients to a great safari in an earlier blog post. Over the…

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Serengeti game drive
*African Destinations, African Safari, Justin Bell, Serengeti

The Wilderness Experience

A safari in the African bush is likely to be one of your most memorable life experiences. It is like no other. Many of…

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*African Destinations, *Kilimanjaro Climbs, 9 best places in Africa, Justin Bell

Nine special areas in Africa

Dave and I have decided to write a series on our favourite areas in Africa. Normally in May we are preparing for upcoming dry…

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*African Destinations, 9 best places in Africa, African Safari, Justin Bell, Serengeti, Tanzania

The Great Migration

It is not easy to describe to someone who has not been what it is like to be in the midst of one of…

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Dave Christensen, Justin Bell, Squack Evans

Qualities of a Guide

Why does A Step Ahead place such importance on your guide when you travel with us? Recently the travel industry, and especially the luxury…

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Dave wins award
Dave Christensen, Newsflash, Zimbabwe

Dave awarded accolade

Last month (in December 2019) A Step Ahead professional guide Dave Christensen was awarded the Zimbabwe Professional Hunters and Guides Association “Guide of the…

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Our masks are on to protect the chimpanzees from disease
*African Destinations, 9 best places in Africa, African Safari, Gorillas and Chimps, Journeys, Justin Bell, Mountains and hikes, Rare species, Tanzania

Family time with chimpanzees

December 2018 I looked out of the window of the Cessna Caravan 12-seater aircraft as it banked and descended. The aquamarine waters of Lake…

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young lioness at sunset
*African Destinations, African Safari, Justin Bell, Major predators, Namibia

Desert Lioness Update (2019)

When I was last in Namibia in January 2018 I was concerned about the chances of survival for the 3 one year old cubs,…

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*Luxury, African Safari, Gorillas and Chimps, History, Justin Bell, Mountains and hikes, Rare species, Rwanda

Gorillas, hardship and luxury in Rwanda

Africa is still the Dark Continent. It is replete with mysteries, wonders and misconceptions, among other treasures. Consider Rwanda, for example. This is a…

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