Luxury Safari Holidays » Tom Petrucci

My South African Safari

Tom Petrucci — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:09:34 +0000

How to spend 10 Days in South Africa

“You arrive in South Africa landing on the sticky tarmac of Cape Town International Airport. The sun bounces off the glass surrounding the terminal creating a shimmering box in which to collect your luggage. The rigmarole of checking in to South Africa is swift and unimposing, you get to the exit, coaches and taxis waiting.

Let the holiday begin!!”

The hustle of Cape Town is something to be savoured, so simply passing through would be a missed opportunity.

The Cape Grace Hotel is a perfect place to start your luxury holiday. The hotel is classically inspired and encapsulates the enchantment and intrigue of South Africa perfectly making it the only possible place to start your luxury South African Safari.

The Cape Grace Hotel

The hotel is situated on the harbour offering stunning panoramic views across the quay and into the ocean.

Cape Town is steeped in history with evidence of the apartheid years still visible as tourist attractions which act as a shocking reminder of years gone by.

A particular point of interest is Robben Island off the coast of Cape Town. Robben Island in recent history was primarily used as a prison to segregate political prisoners and activists. Nelson Mandela was held here for 27years. It is a sobering experience, but also a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit and one that shouldn’t be missed.

Cape Town offers all the modern amenities, with a great market and contemporary retailers. The tourism industry is thriving in Cape Town and you can therefore benefit from great service and facilities.

“After a couple of days perusing through the streets of Cape Town sampling fresh seafood and exquisite local cuisine it is time to set off further into the African savannah to sample more of what South Africa has to offer. How about further west, “Wine Country”…hmmm…There’s an idea.”

Franschhoek is about 2-3 hours west of Cape Town nearer to central South Africa rather than the coast. The landscape appears more “European” than African; luckily the heat will remind you instantly where you are. Franschhoek is a large rural area filled with grapes and vineyards. South Africa has now confirmed to the world that it is a serious competitor in new world wines. Australia, South America and South Africa are becoming the core countries pursuing winemaker’s recognition.

Le Quartier Français is one of the finest hotels in the world let alone Africa. The restaurant was voted 37^th in the reputable S.Pallegrino “best restaurant” award. The food is therefore out of this world, and the accommodation itself lives up to its Michelin star counterpart.

The rooms are elegantly designed with a great feel of contemporary design. The rooms each have a traditional wood burning fireplace to give a wonderful balance between old and new. ICi is one of the restaurants on the resort offering an incredible breakfast each and every morning.

Once you have taken breakfast the rest of the day is up to you. You can explore the region of Franschhoek visiting individual winemakers and vineyards sampling South Africa’s finest export, or you can

Môreson and Bread & Wine for the ultimate wine and food experience
Golf courses within fifteen minutes drive – Pearl valley and Paarl Golf Course
Tennis courts
Hiking and biking excursions
Horse-riding and wine tasting on horseback
Paragliding and helicopter trips
Chocolate tasting
Great restaurants and wineries to visit

I think because of its produce the area of Franschhoek is certainly an adult’s playground offering the finest luxuries no matter what your request.

“After a couple of days soaking up the sun, atmosphere and wine, it’s time to head out to the plains of Africa.

The real Africa is waiting, the chance for safari.

Heading further west will bring you to the largest National Park in Africa.

Kruger National Park.

Leaving Franschhoek is the first step to a genuine adventure, a chance to explore some of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Keep the camera on standby or at least within arm’s reach. The difficult thing about an incredible moment is that they are easily missed. Pack the camera!!”

Setting off to Kruger fills you with excitement, the chance to release the “inner-attenborough”.

Game lodges are dotted throughout Kruger National Park, each with its own incomparable views and game drives. Wildlife is rife throughout Kruger, giving you the opportunity to see the big 5 as well as exceptional birdlife.

The Royal Malewane lodge is one of the finest lodges in the entire park. It is a place for people who want to get away from modern life and really engage themselves with Africa. All suites are based in the African bush in an unspoilt environment giving astonishing views of landscape and wildlife alike.

Game drives are held throughout the day giving you a chance to see a plethora of wildlife, from Lions and elephants to exquisite bush and tree dwellers, what more would you need from a luxury safari in South Africa.

The Lodge manages to bring luxury to the most bucolic place on earth, the combination of opulence and the sounds of wildlife calling throughout the night is a combination like no other.

South Africa is a place that you will be talking about for years after you leave. It’s an emotional thing. I can’t imagine bonding with London, New York, Tokyo etc in a way you can bond with South Africa.

It has everything!

Discover the possible potential for a South African Safari.

World Big Cat Safaris launches

Tom Petrucci — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:25:06 +0000

World Primate Safaris is a very successful specialist tour operator that sends people out ot Africa and Asia to track some of the most endangered primates in the world, and at the end of 2008 their sister company World Big Cat Safaris was launched.

Again, World Big Cat Safaris relies on their expert knowledge of the areas they specialise in to make themselves different to everyone else. The 3 tour consultants in the office are ex tour leaders and guides from the various regions of Africa and so their first hand knowledge is second to none.

World Big Cat Safaris are specialists safaris to track the Big Cats of the world. They tailor adventure or luxury safaris with a selection of mobile camps and luxury lodges in some of the best wildlife areas in the world…Safari Holidays are our speciality whether it be a tiger safari in India or an African Safari to Botswana.

World Big Cat Safaris donates a percentage of each safari sold towards the conservation of endangered Big Cats throughout the world. Holidays can be tailored to meet each specific clients requirements including luxury honeymoon safaris, family African Safaris, walking safaris and much, much, more.

World Big Cat Safaris offers a selection of traditional Kenya Safari Holidays to see the savannah game of the Masai Mara. Kenya is at the forefront of wildlife conservation and community led initiatives and is perfect for a honeymoon safari or family safari and beach relaxation.

Tanzania is a prime wildlife safari destination. Your Tanzania Safari can combine the wonderful Serengeti National Park, the stunning Ngorongoro Crater and the pristine tropical islands of Zanzibar or Pemba. Your Tanzania Safari should make the most of the fantatsic selection of luxury lodges and camps that are now available throughout Tanzania.

Wildlife in Botswana is the highlight. The Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park provide the ultimate locations for your Botswana Safari. An expensive safari destination, Botswana provides luxury safari accommodation with unique access to private concessions providing the ultimate in wildlife safari viewing.

Your South African Safari can consist of a multitude of interesting activities including a wildlife safari in the Kruger National Park or its surrounding private concessions, the winelands of the Cape and some of the most scenic coastal drives in the world. A luxury South African safari is actually very good value for money in comparison to other African Safari destinations.

Zambia Safaris are up and coming as Zambia is new as an African Safari destination. Your Zambia Safari will concentrate primarily on a few areas, including South Luangwa Valley, Lower Zambezi, Kafue National Park and the renowned Victoria Falls. Walking Safaris are also a highlight with some of the best African Safari guides available on the continent.

A Tiger Safari in India is the highlight of any wildlife enthusiast’s career. A typical India safari may consist of the one horned rhinos of Kaziranga, the Asiatic Lions of Sasan Gir National Park and of course the endangered but majestic Bengal Tigers. The best places to visit for your India Tiger Safari include the historic Corbett National Park, Ranthambhore, Bandhavgarh and the tiger park of Kanha.

The large predators are what people want to see when they go on a safari and with World Big Cat Safaris they will put you in the best place to maximize your chances of seeing them………….

Trip to African Safari

Tom Petrucci — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:45:36 +0000

A visit to Safari is always an adventurous and full of excitement. For ultimate experience, Safari is the first preference. Here, is tailor made information about a trip to African Safari.

There are number of Safari in Africa, with enriched splendor beauty of nature. South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar are the safari can be visited in Africa. Among them, South African Safari is considered to be the best and famous in the world.

African Safari Tour serves with the maximum number of wild life parks to draw deep attention of viewers to itself. Safari lovers, from all over the world visit to the place to experience one of the best vacations in African Safari. The vibrant parks due to its topography are widely surrounded by varieties of birds and mammal attracting maximum tourist to it.

Major, vivid and rare species are dwelling to natures the African Safari trip.

Journey to African forestland, enables to witness wild life closely along with the flora and fauna of variety. There is vast variety of natural habitat and parks, which captivate the attention of the visitors to it.

African Safari helps to entertain, all the types of viewers comes to enjoy the African tour. Thrill loving viewers, can stimulate them, by witnessing the different types of wild animals and the natural beauty.

To enjoy the trip to African Safari and make the vacation worth joy, some planning to the tour is must. Following are the few tips to be remembered while preparing for Safari trip :

Consult the best company, offering the tour package to have hassle free trip

Choose to stay in hotel or permanent tented safari to find the true experiences

of visit in Safari.

During the Safari tour, carry full information on the park to visit to avoid

misguidance.

Carry safety aids to avoid any major injury during the African Trip.

Carry minimum and only essential things in the tour like food, water, shoes and clothes.

If one takes care for above tips, he/she will enjoy the African Safari to the fullest and remember it as one of the best tour.