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*African Destinations, African Safari, Carl Nicholson, Dave Christensen, Justin Bell, Major predators, Zimbabwe

On foot in Mana Pools

It was August 2021. I made the most of a rare break due to the pandemic and travelled to Zimbabwe with my family. A…

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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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the dominant giant sable antelope bull
African Safari, Dave Christensen, Rare species

Giant Sable In Angola

The highlight of our safari in August 2019 to Angola was a visit to Cangandala National Park, to find an animal that I had…

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Dave Christensen

A safari The Way It Was

As we sit back and contemplate dreaming of our bucket list, few seasoned safari-goers won’t dream of going on safari again “the way it…

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8 most special animal sightings, Namibia, Rare species

On Rhinos

We came across a distinctive track in the dust. A large three-toed pad, unique in the African bush. They identify the presence of the…

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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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