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On Safari with John Stevens - Christmas in Africa
This year, some people have chosen to spend Christmas on safari in the warmth and mellow magic of Africa – enjoying the generous spirit and pure enchantment of Christmas, whilst an able and willing “someone else” mixes the cocktails, stuffs the turkey, cooks, cleans and tidies up – what a pleasure! All camps and lodges are open in Kenya, Northern Tanzania and South Africa in December right through into the New Year, while only a few remain open in Southern Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana, as the rainy season has arrived in these parts of Africa. Camps and lodges that are open make extra special plans for their guests over this time – exotic meals in secret locations, carols sung to the deeply moving accompaniment of powerful African choirs, champagne bush brunches, wild evening dancing around a bonfire and more! Perhaps this tempts you for next year?
Over the last year, Nicci and John have sent many people to countless wonderful places in Africa. Sometimes, John has privately guided his guests; other times, drawing from his vast knowledge and experience, he has created their own private safari itinerary and they have travelled independently. Recently, Nicci attended the World Travel Market in London, meeting old friends and colleagues from the safari world and coming away with a host of fresh information, bright ideas and renewed enthusiasm for all that this truly remarkable continent has to offer.
Following is a selection of exciting photographs, many taken by John himself, portraying the extensive choice available when planning a safari. It’s not always easy to choose, but there will be a style that suits you down to the ground!
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African Culture and Tradition
All the warmth and wonder of Ol Donya Wuas, Chyulu Hills, Kenya with Mt Kiimanjaro in background
African Sunsets
A magnificent end to a perfect day, sundowners in hand, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Get close in confidence with John’s wonderful approach to all things wild and wonderful!
Africa's Last Eden
Disover Gabon
African Hospitaity
Always a friendly welcome, impeccable service, interesting people – your hosts provide it all
African Style
Bona fide tented camp, Hwange, Zimbabwe
Africa Unexplored
The quiet and vast magnificence of Mozambique
Pretentious Style
Wimbeldon has come to the Serengeti
Colonial Africa
Grand old Dame of Hotels, the 100 Year Old Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe
Ethnic - tented camp with north African influence, Tarangire, Tanzania
Tree house - Chamilandu Bushcamp, Luangwa Valley, Zambia
Wilderness - Tana Delta Camp, North Kenya Coast
Light Mobile Tented – Serengeti National Park Tanzania
African Game Viewing
on foot, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
on horseback - Okavango Horse Safaris, Botswana
by 4 Wheel drive - Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi Valley, Zambia "spot the leopard"
by camel train - Lewa Laikipiak, Northern Kenya
by elephant back – Okavango Delta, Botswana
by air - Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Africa Location, Location, Location...
Rekero Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya
Sarara Camp, Mathews Range, Kenya
Beguerra, Mocambique Coast
Lap up the atmosphere, Luangwa Valley, Zambia
Peaceful and Powerful – this is the spirit of Africa.
Little Abu – born 2006, Elephant Back Safaris, Botswana
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We wish you a merry Christmas and the year ahead filled with peace and joy.
John, Nicci and Sarah
© Copyright 2006 - John Stevens Guided Safaris Africa - All rights reserved.
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