Showing posts with label Southern Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Southern Africa. Show all posts

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Botswana part 1 - Botswana's capital Gaborone


Botswana's capital Gaborone - Gaborone GabCity - Botswana

Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, has the usual facilities of any modern capital city, small though it may be by world standards. Today Gaborone is a vibrant cosmopolitan capital, and although small in size, is a melting pot of diverse cultures and practices. There are numerous busy shopping malls offering a full range of imported and locally produced goods, excellent restaurants, international-quality hotels, sports clubs and various night clubs. New buildings (such as Phakalane) sprout like mushrooms wherever exists a block of land to fit them, resulting in a mix of low-cost housing, blocks of flats, shopping centers and industrial complexes. By value Botswana is the largest producer of Diamonds.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Zambia part 1 - Zambia Wildlife and Location


Zambia Wildlife and Location

Described by many as "the Real Africa", Zambia is a country of wide open spaces rich in wildlife, with magnificent forests, wild rivers and wetlands - studded with lakes and impressive waterfalls.

Zambia part 2 - South Luangwa Zambia. World Big Cat Safaris


South Luangwa Zambia - World Big Cat Safaris - Zambia Wildlife Safarisin the South Luangwa Valley, Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls.

South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, the southernmost of three national parks in the valley of the Luangwa River, is a world-renowned wildlife haven. It supports large populations of Thornicroft's Giraffe, and herds of elephant and buffalo often several hundred strong, while the Luangwa River supports abundant crocodiles and hippopotamuses. It is one of the best-known national parks in Africa for walking safaris. Founded as a game reserve in 1938, it became a national park in 1972 and now covers 9,050 km².

Zambia part 3 - Best of Lusaka

Zambia part 3 - Best of Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. One of the fastest-developing cities in Southern Africa, Lusaka is located in the southern part of the central plateau at an elevation of about 1,300 metres (4,265 feet). As of 2010, the city's population is about 1.7 million. Lusaka is the centre of both commerce and government in Zambia and connects to the country's four main highways heading north, south, east and west. English is the official language of the city, but Nyanja, and Bemba are also common.

Zambia part 4 - A trip to Lusaka


A trip to Lusaka - We take a drive around Lusaka the capital and largest city in Zambia.

Music: Jason Shaw - Navajo Night. Thank you to Jason Shaw for the royalty free music. Video taken using a Sony HDR-SR12 Handycam.

Zambia part 5 - Victoria Falls the Largest Waterfall in the World


Victoria Falls the Largest Waterfall in the World - Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia is the largest curtain of water in the world. 

Zambia part 6 - Swimming in the Devil's pool at the Victoria Falls

Swimming in the Devil's pool at the Victoria Falls - Devil's Pool, Victoria Falls
Near the edge of the falls, accessed via Livingstone Island, when the river flow is at a safe level, usually during the months of September and December, people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls within the pool, known as Devil's Pool, without continuing over the edge and falling into the gorge; this is possible due to a natural rock wall just below the water and at the very edge of the falls that stops their progress despite the current.

Zambia part 7 - Extreme Route: Zambia.

Extreme Route: Zambia. Zambia: Victoria Falls, fishing on the Zambezi, crocodiles and hippos, as well as the tribe of zombies.

Zambia part 8 - Safari in Zambia. Elephants invade the Hotel

Safari in Zambia - Elephants invade the Hotel
Elephants invade the reception of the Mfuwe Lodge. For your Holidays and Safari in Zambia choose House of Wonders

Zambia part 9 - Explore the Beauty of Zambia on an African Safari Vacation

Zambia Safari Tours: Explore the Beauty of Zambia on an African Safari Vacation
Perfect for those who want to experience an African honeymoon safari, birding safari, or walking safari, Zambia is one of Africa's most wildlife-dense countries. Whether you want to enjoy Zambia safari tours through the South Luangwa National Park, or wish to explore the region on a Zambia family safari or Zambia honeymoon safari, you'll find adventure and immense beauty in Zambia.

Zambia part 10 - Kafunta River Lodge, South Luangwa


Kafunta River Lodge, South Luangwa, Zambia.

A fantastic home away from home, but with thousands of animals at your doorstep. With 20 years of safari experience, Kafunta pride themselves on faultless customer service, and some of the best safaris in Africa.

Zambia part 11 - Visit Zambia

Visit Zambia - A brief introduction to Zambia
The territory of what is now Zambia was known as Northern Rhodesia from 1911. It was renamed Zambia on the occasion of its independence, in 1964. The new name of Zambia was derived from the Zambezi river (Zambezi may mean "God's river") which flows through the western region of the country and forms its southern border.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Zimbabwe part 1 - Victoria Falls the Largest Waterfall in the World


Victoria Falls the Largest Waterfall in the World

Zimbabwe part 2 - Encounter with a lion on a safari

Encounter with a lion on a safari in Zimbabwe. It is home to lions - Safari in the wild bush on the border of South Africa and Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe part 3 - Antelope Park, Zimbabwe

Antelope Park, Zimbabwe - Lions and other young animals or why tourists travel to Zimbabwe
On my second cub viewing these little guys were far more playful.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Mozambique part 1 - Portrait of Pemba

Portrait of Pemba

Mozambique part 2 - Restoring Gorongosa

Restoring Gorongosa - National Park Gorongosa

Mozambique part 3 - Diving in Mozambique

HD Diving in Mozambique - 1/2

Mozambique part 4 - Diving in Mozambique

 HD Diving in Mozambique - 2/2

Mozambique part 5 - Maputo Driving

Maputo driving in Mozambique - Shots of us driving through the streets of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique