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There is certainly more than one way to safari so we\u2019ve included some of the lesser known options below and ten ways to see the wildlife without a 4X4. We\u2019ve picked out places where you can expect the unexpected on Namibia\u2019s desert plains and even locations where you can safari with a purpose.<\/p>\n

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  1. Hop on a Dhow sailing boat in Mozambique through the\u00a0Bazarutu\u00a0Archipelago\u00a0<\/b><\/a>to Magaruque Island. \u00a0Teaming with over 260 species of birds flocking the lush vegetation, over 2000 species of\u00a0colourful reef fish and elaborate coral gardens. This is a snorkellers and bird lovers haven.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Take to the skies in the\u00a0Okavango<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and enjoy a flight over the delta. View four of the Big Five from up above \u2013 one of the most memorable ways to safari!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Flipper up in\u00a0Zanzibar<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and feast your eyes on the underwater wildlife.\u00a0\u00a0This is one of the world\u2019s most sought after dive haunts. The coral reefs are teeming with colorful fish, beginners and expert divers often spying dolphins and turtles in this underwater world.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Take on a walking safari in Zambia \u2013 a more intimate way to appreciate Africa\u2019s animal kingdom \u2013\u00a0South Luanwga<\/b><\/a>\u00a0where the walking safari is said to have originated. In Zimbabwe\u2019s Matobo Hills National Park<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0you can add rhino conservation to the mix and while the Namib Naukluft National Park<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is not a game rich area, desert walking safaris here still offer up some amazingly unique animals which have adapted themselves to the harsh environment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Go by Mokoro in the delta, Botswana\u2019s last remaining wetland wilderness.\u00a0\u00a0You can expect to see hippo frolicking in the waters of the\u00a0Okavango<\/b><\/a>, and an added plus, lion, elephant and giraffe are often spotted on the banks of the delta\u2019s many islands.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. For a birds eye view over the\u00a0Serengeti<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0book an optional hot air balloon flight!\u00a0\u00a0Whatever your currency, the adventure is worth its weight in gold as\u00a0\u00a0there are no 4X4 jams this highway to the skies and the wildlife rush has to be seen to be believed!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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              1. Try a horse safari?\u00a0\u00a0Take a ride through Swaziland\u2019s pioneer conservation area, The\u00a0Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/a>, \u00a0alive with history and progress. A variety of antelope, zebra and hippo will be seen up close and personal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                1. \u00a0Safari with a purpose in Zimbabwe and go walking with lions in\u00a0Gweru<\/b><\/a>. More than just a simple safari on the savannah, these walks help the lions orient themselves to their natural environment. Out in the bush they learn to play, explore and get a feel for their final destination \u2013 the wilds of Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. Cruise across the\u00a0Chobe River<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and you\u2019ll find a lot more watery wildlife – the hippo, elephant and crocodile making regular appearances\u00a0\u00a0on the adventure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    1. \u00a0Safari under the heavens in\u00a0Etosha<\/b>\u00a0<\/a>as we stay at a site offering round the clock wildlife viewing. When you\u2019re back at camp, why not relax with a Windhoek beer and spy Namibia\u2019s nocturnal animal kingdom, the black rhino a regular visitor at this floodlit watering hole.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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