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Archived entries for  February 2012

Our Top Child-Friendly Lodges in Africa

Children on Safari

Where The Wild Things Are “Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them.” -  Richard L. Evans Children are probably the most fearless of us all. Their heads are full of fantasy and wild adventures. Think Maurice Sendack’s “Where the Wild Things Are”.  A [...]

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Madikwe Through The Lens

Elephants of Africa

Rhino Africa MD David Ryan and videographer Ryan Rapaport recently embarked on an adventure in Madikwe Game Reserve, staying at several lodges and enjoying the abundant natural beauty the reserve has to offer for people on safari. They were lucky enough to stay at Madikwe Safari Lodge, Jamala Madikwe, Madikwe Hills and Etali Safari Lodge. [...]

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Gear Up & Go On Safari – The Essential Checklist

Have suitcase, will travel

There are people who love to pack, but I’m guessing that most of us would rather put our feet up on the couch while someone else does it for us. You’re about to embark on a wild African adventure after all; you need the rest. Well below is a list of essentials and extras that you’re not going to want to be without on your next safari – feel free to shout the items out to that family member or friend you sneakily roped in to do the dirty work for you.

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Happy Pangolin Day

Happy Pangolin Day

Is it an Anteater? Is it a Hero in a Half Shell? No, it’s a Pangolin! Pangolins are funny looking creatures. That’s not why they’re so rare and difficult to find in the wild though. They’re not hiding because they’re embarrassed by their strange scaly exterior and weird long tongues that resemble a stretched pink Fizzer.

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Saving Africa’s Wild Dog – Wildlife ACT Fund & Woolworths

Wild Dog

Wild thing, you make my heart sing… The African Wild Dog. It’s one of South Africa‘s lesser known and rarely seen endangered species. You can go on a week long safari in one of the reserves they inhabit in South Africa and still not lay eyes on them. It’s the greatest pity as these furry [...]

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20 Signs That You Need an Adventure

lion in tree

Adventure is the vaccine for boredom vac·cine – noun /vakˈsēn/ A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. bore·dom/ en·nui – noun /änˈwē/ Listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. We’re in the business of adventure, travel, exploration. Whatever you want to [...]

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Quotes to Inspire the Traveller in You

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From the Traveller’s Mouth We consider ourselves travellers here at Rhino Africa. You know, as opposed to “tourists”. We travel Africa and beyond for the experiences and sights, not for bragging rights at the bar after work. Travel is personal. Travel is life. Here are some of our favourite quotes about travel and adventure from [...]

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Durban’s Hottest Restaurants

Umhlanga Light Tower

So you’re heading to the Zulu Kingdom for a holiday? The first thing you need to arm yourself with is this list of the Horny Grazer’s favourite Durban restaurants. There’s a little something for every occasion whether you’re after fine dining or a cheap and cheerful, authentic curry. We’ve also tried to spread the love [...]

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Our Top 25 Books about Africa

Take one of these books on holiday with you

We like Africa and we like books so what better to feature in today’s blog than… African Books. We have compiled a list of some of our favourites that have stood out over the years – from reading them in the corridors of school to watching the films based on them to recommendations by friends [...]

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How To Say “I Love You” Throughout Africa

Love birds

Next time you’re travelling to Africa with a loved one and want to tell them how you feel, use one of these terms – depending on the country you’re in. Or if you happen to fall for a local… This is how to say “I love you” in the different parts of Africa. We’re sure [...]

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Africa At The Movies!

Watch Africa on Film

Dreaming of Africa? But on a continent far away from our own? We know a way to help you escape to the hot, red sands and deep, wild jungles of the continent for a few hours – in your mind at least. We went around the office and put together this list of top African [...]

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