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Wildlife in Africa

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South Africa, The Southernmost Country On The African Continent, Renowned For Its Varied Topography Great Natural Beauty, And Cultural Diversity, All Of Which Have Made The Country a Favored Destination For Travelers. From Breathtaking Mountains To Wild Coastlines, From Wine Country To Urban-Chic Foodie Heaven, South Africa Really Does Have It All. It’s The Unbelievable Diversity Of The Big Five Safari Experiences Which Get Our Hearts Racing.

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Marvel At An Elite Grouping Of Africa's Most Famous Residents: The Big 5. Comprised Of The Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant, And Rhino, The Big 5 Are The Crowning Glories And Likely The Most Recognized Symbols Of Africa. The Mere Mention Of The One Cannot Continue Without The Other! 

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The Real Wild African Bush Experience Will Include:

Gap Year Odyssey:

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  • Big Five - Guided Game Drives and Endangered species Interactions. Observe and Photograph Wildlife, Watch a Rhino or an Elephant Charge, a Giraffe Drink and Explore Scenic Places and Natural Wonders

  • Hiking, Camping, Orienteering - Hiking, Being Self-Sufficient, Orienteering Using a Compass. Setting Up a Camp And Building a Shelter

  • Astronomy - South Africa Is One Of The Best Destinations To View The Magnificent Carpet Of Constellations Adorning The Sky

  • Foraging and Wilderness Bush Craft - How to Survive in the Wild and Live Off-the-Grid, Build a Shelter, Foraging For Food, Making a Fire, Outdoor Cooking, Tracking, Living Off The Rock Pools

  • Marine Biology - Marine Ecology & Ecosystems, Tides, Ocean Life, Rock-pools, and Conservation. Dolphins, Whales, Rays, Turtles, Sharks, Seals. Watch a Turtle Laying Eggs On The Beach, Watch The Baby Turtles Hatch And Make Their Way Into The Ocean

  • Guiding & Tracking - Species Identification & Diversity, Animal Behaviour, Tracking, Anti-Poaching, Climate, Geology, And Guiding

  • Bird Watching And Identification - Zinkwazi is a Phenomenal Spot For International Birders (Fish Eagles, Palm-Nut Vultures, Kingfishers, Barbets, and Hornbills)

  • Bee-Keeping - Understanding, Building, Managing, Robbing and Maintaining Hives and Keeping Bees

  • Snake Handling - Myths, Biology, Behaviour, Identification, And Catching Of Snakes, Treatment of Bites

  • Trees and Plants - Species Identification and Studies

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MasterClass:

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  • Big Five - Game Drives and Animal Interactions In Big Game Reserves. Go Up To a Reserve, Stay Overnight, And Do a Guided Private Game Drive. You Will Also Get To Visit The Cheetah Rehab Institute

  • Hiking, Camping, Orienteering - Hiking, Being Self-Sufficient, Orienteering Using a Compass. Setting up a camp.

  • Astronomy - South Africa Is One Of The Best Destinations To View The Magnificent Carpet Of Constellations Adorning The Sky

  • Marine Biology - Marine Ecology & Ecosystems, Tides, Ocean Life, Rock-pools, and Conservation. Explore Rock Pools On Foot And With a Snorkel. Watch a Turtle Laying Eggs On The Beach, And See The Baby Turtles Hatch And Make Their Way Into The Ocean

  • Bird Watching And Identification - Zinkwazi is a Phenomenal Spot For International Birders (Fish Eagles, Palm-Nut Vultures, Kingfishers, Barbets, and Hornbills)

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