{"id":324,"date":"2012-02-03T13:33:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-03T13:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=324"},"modified":"2012-02-03T13:33:00","modified_gmt":"2012-02-03T13:33:00","slug":"first-friday-wild-post-tempting-tanzania-by-ivana-butler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/2012\/02\/03\/first-friday-wild-post-tempting-tanzania-by-ivana-butler\/","title":{"rendered":"First Friday Wild Post &#8211; Tempting Tanzania by Ivana Butler"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">Our February First Friday Wild Post comes courtesy of Ivana Butler, an interpreter, writer and avid traveller. If not getting creative in front of her laptop, you&#8217;ll find Ivana on some exotic destination. Last seen in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/yidrEw\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">Zimbabwe&#8217;s<\/span><\/a><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"> Hwange National Park, she also has a soft spot for <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/zFQs4I\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">Tanzania<\/span><\/a><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><\/span><br \/><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><a name='more'><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AV3435CHw4M\/TbFnhxtnEpI\/AAAAAAAAAoI\/Z-XsoiRVLgA\/s1600\/All+the+excitement+of+the+open+road+in+Tanzania.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AV3435CHw4M\/TbFnhxtnEpI\/AAAAAAAAAoI\/Z-XsoiRVLgA\/s320\/All+the+excitement+of+the+open+road+in+Tanzania.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">Going on an African safari is one of the greatest adventures of a lifetime, in fact, there is no other place on earth like Africa. A game drive heightens all your senses and makes you feel as though you\u2019re truly alive, but with a continent so vast you need to put in some planning.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">First, choose a location based on the activities that appeal to you, for example, adrenaline pursuits, cultural visits and of course wildlife viewing. Second find out the health requirements prior to flying out &#8211; based on the part of Africa you\u2019re visiting. Third, be sure to purchase the right&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/xsqs7r\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">travel insurance<\/span><\/a><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"> so you can enjoy your vacation without worry. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-f_J5jcr1GMs\/TDaxbq2ifPI\/AAAAAAAAAd8\/o8lqP2-MYmw\/s1600\/Wildebeests+and+Zebras+gather+together+on+a+Kenya+wildlife+Safari.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-f_J5jcr1GMs\/TDaxbq2ifPI\/AAAAAAAAAd8\/o8lqP2-MYmw\/s320\/Wildebeests+and+Zebras+gather+together+on+a+Kenya+wildlife+Safari.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">The Serengeti is a land of scenic beauty, filled with untamed wildlife, and when you\u2019re out on the endless plains, you can literally see for miles. While it&#8217;s not a Big Five haunt you&#8217;ll be treated to plenty of animal sightings giraffe, zebra and even prides of lions making regular appearances on the horizon. A major highlight is the annual migration, which occurs between December and September, and while the dates can vary, this is one of the biggest draws in East Africa.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pfAJpaLDYwQ\/Tyvf8b-KPfI\/AAAAAAAAAsE\/PO7esBLRDTM\/s1600\/Nungwi+beach,+Zanzibar+(c)+Toni+White.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pfAJpaLDYwQ\/Tyvf8b-KPfI\/AAAAAAAAAsE\/PO7esBLRDTM\/s320\/Nungwi+beach,+Zanzibar+(c)+Toni+White.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">image (c) Toni White<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">A year-round travel hub, Tanzania is also home to tropical beaches and the sparkling white sands of Zanzibar. Many people like to take advantage of beach stay in-between their wildlife tour, aquatic safaris and R&amp;R appealing to the chill out crowd.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-autospace: none;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">If you&#8217;re tempted by Tanzania why not check out our range of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/xvTIDN\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">overland safaris<\/span><\/a><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">. &nbsp;Solo travellers can <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ypHtHn\">make savings<\/a> of 20% on selected February departures, and we&#8217;re also offering a free trip for every four adventurers booking on the same tour and departure date (Excludes local payment. &nbsp;Book by 31 March. Subject to availability).<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"blogger-post-footer\">African Overland and Adventure Tour Operator. Safaris, Adventure Holidays, Small Group Tours in North Africa, South Africa, East and West Africa.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>> Our February First Friday Wild Post comes courtesy of Ivana Butler, an interpreter, writer and avid traveller. 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