Ten African Safari Tips That You Must Know Before You Go
A little bit of pre-knowledge can go a long way on an African safari trip. Here are ten indispensable tips that will improve your own safari experience greatly.1. Take the early morning drives on safari even thought that often means getting up while it's still dark. You'll be very glad you did because your wildlife sightings will improve. The animals are a lot more active in the early morning and late evening because it is cooler and the nocturnal species are either getting up or going to bed so your chances of spotting them are generally much better.
2. A safari is not only about the big game. Take enjoyment from the surroundings and all the wildlife you see because if you turn it into a "big five" tick list exercise you might be disappointed. There are a multitude of insects, birds and smaller creatures that can be just as interesting if you take the time to look and find out more.3. A pair of good quality binoculars is absolutely indispensable on a safari so make sure you take your own with.
Some safari companies do provide them but they might be a little worse for wear after a lot of use and it can be frustrating to have to pass them along to the next person when you actually still want to look at that lion stalking it's prey.4. Wear insect repellent in the evenings to ward of those pesky mosquitoes and make sure you leave as little skin exposed as possible by wearing long trousers, long sleeved shirts and socks to cover the ankles. During the day they are a lot less active so you don't have to worry about them then.5. Any good safari operator will have some form of medication available but you might consider taking some of your own with on a "just in case" basis: Anti malarial pills, anti-diarrhoea medicine, motion sickness medication if you suffer from this, mosquito repellent and sunscreen.6. If you are taking photos using film, remember to bring at least two rolls for each day that you will be on safari and bring spare batteries for your camera because they will go flat at the worst times and you don't want to miss those once in a lifetime photo opportunities because of that.
You should be able to recharge batteries in most safari areas. Electricity in Africa is 220 - 240V AC50HZ. 7. When it comes to lions, a lot of patience is called for because they spend most of their time during the day asleep. But if you watch them for awhile you might be rewarded by an impromptu hunt or the appearance of cubs from the undergrowth or a similar drama.
Patience is the watchword here.8. Night drives on safari are a great opportunity to see the nocturnal animals that you will never see during the day but remember that the powerful spotlight which illuminates the surrounding bush and the glowing eyes also attracts a lot of insects so you might think twice before volunteering to hold it. 9. Generally the dry season is a time when you will be much more successful at spotting game because the vegetation is sparse and the wildlife is forced to congregate in the areas where there is still surface water available.10. It's not uncommon for safari vehicles to break down because most of the roads are dirt tracks and the cars take a pounding every day.
Any company worth their salt should be carrying spares and the driver or guide should have some mechanical experience..
5 Adorable Baby Halloween Costumes on a Budget
Have you thought about what Halloween costume to get for your baby? Here are some cute and inexpensive ideas for baby costumes. We know not everyone has the time (and the many assistants) that Martha Stewart has, so these costumes are designed to be E-A-S-Y to create.
* Strawberry: Dress your little one all in red. Red socks, shirt and pants. Place a green cap on her head and you're set to go. If you're feeling especially artistic, you can make a leaf or two out of green felt and attach it to the hat by sewing it or by using a safety pin or two.
(We know you're busy, so you might not have time to sew!)
* Leopard: It's fairly easy to find pants in leopard print for children. If you're on a budget, you can even visit a thrift store and find pants like these. Put your child in a leopard top, too, if you can find one. Put him in a black top if you can't. You can buy some inexpensive cat ears anywhere costumes are sold and voila! You'll have a little leopard...
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Holiday Health: Give Get-Fit Gifts
?Tis the season to celebrate -- and a time to eat! Most of us gain a few pounds during the holiday season. With family dinners, holiday parties and gift baskets loaded with goodies, who thinks of staying fit?Instead of giving a pyramid of chocolate, a basket of tempting treats or a bottle of bubbly this year, why not be different? Give your loved ones a Holiday Health Kit to start out the New Year right. With so many inexpensive or low-cost fitness products available, it's easy to combine several items into a customized Get-Fit Gift. Louise Roach, marketing director at SnowPack, a New Mexico-based company that manufactures ice therapy kits, has several suggestions:"If you have someone on your Christmas list who likes to walk or run, think of items like a pedometer, a gift certificate to your local running specialty store, energy bars, a water bottle, a portable CD player, books on stretching, sunscreen, and lip balm. Plus a SnowPack ice pack just in case they overdo it.
Put it...
Holiday Health: Give Get-Fit Gifts
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Holiday Health: Give Get-Fit Gifts
?Tis the season to celebrate -- and a time to eat! Most of us gain a few pounds during the holiday season. With family dinners, holiday parties and gift baskets loaded with goodies, who thinks of staying fit?Instead of giving a pyramid of chocolate, a basket of tempting treats or a bottle of bubbly this year, why not be different? Give your loved ones a Holiday Health Kit to start out the New Year right. With so many inexpensive or low-cost fitness products available, it's easy to combine several items into a customized Get-Fit Gift. Louise Roach, marketing director at SnowPack, a New Mexico-based company that manufactures ice therapy kits, has several suggestions:"If you have someone on your Christmas list who likes to walk or run, think of items like a pedometer, a gift certificate to your local running specialty store, energy bars, a water bottle, a portable CD player, books on stretching, sunscreen, and lip balm. Plus a SnowPack ice pack just in case they overdo it.
Put it...
Holiday Health: Give Get-Fit Gifts
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Baby Shower-Novel Way Of Arrangement
Baby shower games.Photo matching - enticing baby shower game- all the guests should bring the baby picture of themselves.
Arrange
all pictures on a board.
Give each picture a number.
Each guest has to match the adult guest name with the corresponding baby picture.
The guest with the most correct matches wins.
Top Baby Songs- entertaining baby shower game-divide the guests into teams.
Ask them to write down as many songs that have the word baby in the title in 3to 5 minutes.
The team with most song titles wins.
The losers can sing a baby song chosen by the winners. Baby shower invitations.Baby Shower invitations can be as formal or informal.
The baby shower invitation can be simple or complicated.
We can decide that.
However, it is worth putting some time and effort into baby shower invitations, because it sets the mode and tone for that special Baby Shower Party.The invitation must...
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