News on Wildlife Tourism and African and Middle Eastern Destinations

Packing for an African Safari

2010-02-25T21:14:09Z

So you’ve saved money for a few years, and you’re finally making the leap-you’re going on an African safari! Luckily, you decided well enough in advance to make all the copious preparations and painstaking packing. Confirm your flights, and check for any special meals and deals. Most of the time, you should be comfortable in light, summer-appropriate clothing, but African nights can be surprisingly chilly, so bring a warm jacket. Pack sunscreen-several bottles-and a hat and s...

One Month Old Lion Cubs Take Their First Outing

2010-02-21T03:30:37Z

RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL - FEBRUARY 21: One-month-old lioness cubs explore their surroundings as they take their first outing on February 21, 2010 at the Ramat Gan Safari Park near Tel Aviv, Israel. The still unnamed cubs are the first triplet females to be born at the safari park and officials say their birth will ensure the continuity of the park's pride of li...

Britain Rhino

2010-02-04T09:46:08Z

In this photo released by the Blair Drummond Safari Park, a rhino calf named Ailsa is seen with its keeper Ailsa West, right, as it is weighed at the Blair Drummond Safari Park in Stirling, Scotland, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Ailsa is one of eight southern white rhinos born in captivity in Europe ...

The Animals of Bali ? Mild Vs Wild

2010-02-22T23:08:02Z

The warm climate and lush sub-tropical vegetation of Indonesia provides an ideal habitat for a diverse variety of animal and bird species. For visitors to Bali, holidays are invariably themed with at least some kind of brush with the wildlife. Despite Bali?s popularity as one of the world?s favourite tourist destinations, there are still many species of native fauna that live within the in the island?s e...

African Wildlife Safari - 5 Great Reasons to Choose an African Safari Holiday

2010-02-23T07:22:08Z

If you're looking for a vacation that includes exotic locations, wondrous landscapes and a host of cultural and action activities, look no further than an African safari in Kenya. An African wildlife safari will satisfy all your dreams of romance and action and give you a host of other benefits besides. Here are five great reasons to choose an African safari hotel now. Firstly there...

Safari Park Sends Young Male Elephants Abroad

2009-12-30T07:16:14Z

RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL - DECEMBER 28: African elephants Bakbuki (L) and Noah (R) look out from their cages at the Ramat Gan Safari Park as they leave for a zoo in Hungary on December 28, 2009 in Ramat Gan, Israel. The Safari Park said they need to transfer the two males at this time as they are rapidly approaching sexual maturity, and the park is trying to make ...

Travel Trip Sandusky

2009-08-03T15:16:38Z

In this August 2008 photo provided by African Safari Wildlife Park, a giraffe leans over the sun roof of a car to take some food from a visitor at African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, Ohio. (AP Photo/African Safari Wildlife Park)

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Boat Trips to Experience on a Reykjavik Holiday

2010-02-26T02:02:48Z

On a city break to Reykjavik you will discover that the mainland offers plenty to see and do in terms of visitor attractions. However, if you want to experience a different side to Reykjavik on your holiday then take a boat trip and explore the city from the water: Puffin Express The Puffin Express is one of few animal spotting trips that can successfully boast a 100% succes...

Whales worth more alive than dead, says new report

2010-02-26T17:44:57Z

<div>Whales are worth more alive than dead, an Australian minister said Tuesday, as campaigners publicised the billion-dollar whale-watching industry on the sidelines of the IWC conference.Environment Minister Peter Garrett welcomed a report by the United Kingdom - Thrilled visitors were treated to a dazzling dancing display as two of a Safari park's hoofed residents decided to give an impromptu tango. Zack and Zippy, two zebras at the famous West Midland Safari Park are known for their lively and playful behaviour but park vistors were left enthralled as the pair could...

(4)SRI LANKA-MIRISSA-TOURISM-WHALE

2009-04-23T12:31:04Z

090423) -- MIRISSA, April 23, 2009 -- A whale can be seen in the sea of Mirissa, a beauty spot which is famous of whale watching in southern Sri Lanka, on April 19, 2009. Liu Yongqiu) (jl

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(3)SRI LANKA-MIRISSA-TOURISM-WHALE

2009-04-23T12:31:00Z

090423) -- MIRISSA, April 23, 2009 -- A whale can be seen in the sea of Mirissa, a beauty spot which is famous of whale watching in southern Sri Lanka, on April 19, 2009. Liu Yongqiu) (jl

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Baboons Enjoys Spring at Knowsley Safari Park

2009-03-18T07:36:05Z

Mar 17, 2009 - London, England, United Kingdom - Baboon with a yellow daffodil at Knowsley Safari Park, in Merseyside, enjoying the Spring weather

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dwp tiger

2009-03-17T22:41:40Z

Tiger kills child at Chinese safari park A tiger strolls around a safari park in Beijing, China - a day after it killed one of three children who climbed into its enclosure. The two other children managed to escape. Beijing, China - 08.03.09

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Arctic Monkeys Enjoy The Snowfall In UK

2009-04-21T22:10:36Z

Feb 12, 2009 - London, England, United Kingdom - Arctic Monkeys pictured here at Knowsley Safari Park, in Merseyside.These baby monkeys experienced the heaviest snowfall in 18 years

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