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56 days - Cape Town to Nairobi Overland Safari
This trip starts in Cape Town and travels north through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and finishes in Nairobi, Kenya.
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GBP �1,795 per person
Overland Trip
56 days
This Overland Trip cannot be customised
Starting in:
South Africa
Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda
Ending in:
Game Parks:
Chobe NP
Etosha NP
Okavango Delta
Victoria Falls
Serengeti NP
Namib Naukluft NP
Ngorongoro Crater
Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru NP
South Luangwa NP
Game Drives, Game Viewing, Gorilla Watching, Snorkelling, Wildlife Viewing, Elephant Riding, Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Sand Boarding, Skydiving
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This epic fifty six day safari covers all the highlights of nine countries in east and southern Africa. Stare into the soft brown eyes of a gorilla, watch thousands of animals trample the plains of the Masai Mara and the Serengeti, bask on palm-backed beaches on Zanzibar, and idle away sunny days on the banks of Lake Malawi. Further south are the thundering Victoria Falls, the vast wilderness of the Okavango Delta, the giant sand dunes in Namibia�s Namib Naukluft National Park, and dynamic Cape Town, easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
This trip departs from Cape Town early on Sunday morning. Should you wish to explore Cape Town, an earlier arrival should be planned and accommodation booked through us
Trip price
�1795 per person
Plus Local payment
US$1470 per person
Please Note:
This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road & weather conditions, political situations and group decisions.
All prices & Local Payments are subject to change.
Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries we visit, there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. Your arrival transfer and pre-trip accommodation in a dorm bed is included in your trip price. Should you choose not to make use of these, or in the event that we are not updated with your arrival details, no refund will be paid for services not used.
For booking purposes please notify our office as soon as possible should you choose not to trek the Mountain Gorillas.
Included Highlights
Township Tour, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Namib Nauklift National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Cheetah Park, Etosha National Park, Chobe Overnight Excursion, South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Zanzibar Ferry, Dar Es Salaam & Meserani Snake Park and Cultural museum, Kampala & Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Great Rift Valley & Masai Mara National Reserve
DAY 1: Cape Town to Cederberg Area (L / D)
Before leaving Cape Town, we depart on a township tour in and around Cape Town. This is an included highlight allowing everyone to experience it. From here we head around Table Bay and continue north through the wheat growing �bread basket� of South Africa. We cross the Piketberg Pass into the rich fruit growing area along the Olifants River, named for the vast Elephant herds that used to roam in this fertile valley.
DAY 2: Cederberg Area to the Gariep River (B / L / D)
From the Cederberg we travel further north through the region known as Namaqualand, well known for its prolific display of Namaqua wildflowers that occur each spring. After stopping for supplies in the small mining town of Springbok, we continue on through the desert area of the Richtersveld to the Gariep River, the natural land border between South Africa and Namibia, where we camp at a beautiful campsite on the South African bank of the river.
DAY 3: Gariep River to Fish River Canyon (Namibia) (B / L / D)
This morning we have the option of a half-day canoe trip on the beautiful Gariep River, affording us the opportunity of some bird watching or just a scenic and relaxing paddle. After lunch we cross into Namibia where, after a short drive, we reach the Fish River Canyon. At 161 km long, 27 km wide and about 550 m deep, it�s the second largest canyon in the world. The outer canyon was formed by tectonic activity, while the erosion of the Fish River formed the inner canyon. A road follows the eastern rim, giving us access to several viewing points from where we can take in the spectacular vistas.
DAY 4: Fish River Canyon to Sesriem (B / L / D)
An early start today, heading north we enter the area of the Namib-Naukluft desert, one of the oldest in the world. We base ourselves at Sesriem, a good place to experience the Namib and its many moods. A short distance away is Sossusvlei, surrounded by a dramatic sea of sand dunes reputed to be the highest in the world. Magnificent views of the desert can be seen from the top of the dunes, some over 300 m high. Make sure you look up at the stars tonight; the desert puts on a show like nowhere else in the world!
DAY 5: Sesriem (B / L / D)
This morning we enter the Namib-Naukluft National Park where we spend the morning exploring this amazing area. View the sunrise from the top of Dune 45 - a truly memorable experience. Following our sunrise experience you will have the option to take the desert shuttles a further 5kms into the desert where you can take a walk to Sossusvlei and explore the surrounding area.
DAY 6: Sesriem to Swakopmund (B)
This morning after breakfast we head off in a north-westerly direction to meet the Atlantic Ocean at Walvis Bay. Our drive takes us across the Tropic of Capricorn � the �imaginary line� that shows the southernmost point of direct sun, and signals the southern hemisphere�s mid-summers day. From Walvis Bay, we follow the coast for some 35 km to arrive at Namibia�s prime holiday resort - Swakopmund where we enjoy 2 nights of rest, relaxation and a little bit of adrenalin for those that are keen! Accommodation will be in dormitories for the next 2 nights, upgrades into private rooms are possible, but depend on availability and can be booked with your trip leader.
DAYS 7: Swakopmund (B)
Founded by the Germans in 1892, their colonial influence is still evident today. Swakopmund has a selection of excellent coffee shops, restaurants & bars as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian curios. There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit. Alternatively, the lovely beach and promenade make for a great relaxing walk � though bathing in the ocean waters may be somewhat chilly! Some of our fellow passengers may leave us in Swakop, to be replaced by new passengers joining us for the rest of our trip.
OPTIONAL excursions include
sky diving, quad biking, sand boarding, scenic desert flights, dolphin cruises, fishing trips, golf, horse riding and more. An activity briefing will be held on arrival in Swakopmund (see price guide at the end of this document).
DAY 8: Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe (L / D)
Our departure from Swakopmund takes us to the �Matterhorn of Namibia� - Spitzkoppe. The 1728 m high rock formation, one of Namibia�s most recognised landmarks, is well known as an ancient San sacred site. The area we camp in is managed by the local community who offer local guides for guided walks to the San Rock Art at an additional cost. Explore the surrounding area and its San rock paintings or simply enjoy the magnificent views. Tonight we bush camp (no ablution facilities) under the African stars.
DAY 9: Spitzkoppe to Cheetah Park (B / L / D)
Today�s drive takes us further north through the Namibian countryside is to the Cheetah Park - a private farm dedicated to conserving Namibia�s cheetah population. While Cheetah are endangered in Africa, Namibia has a high population of wild, free roaming cheetah who cause immense damage to some of the local farms by hunting their livestock. As such, there are many local farmers who have offered a sanctuary to those that have been trapped, or injured. We get to meet the resident cheetahs, a photo opportunity not to be missed!
DAY 10: Cheetah Park to Elderado (B / L / D)
After stopping briefly in Outjo to get stock up on supplies, we head to the area of Etosha National Park. Covering 20 000 km2, Etosha is Namibia�s premier nature and wildlife reserve. Situated around the Etosha Pan with a large variety of animal and bird life, the extensive network of gravel roads affords us the opportunity of accessing even the most remote areas of the park. After lunch, and once it has cooled off a bit, we spend the remainder of the day exploring the park�s southern area. Keep an eye out for the striking Oryx and Springbok as these are endemic to desert National Parks! Tonight�s camp is situated just outside the parks boundaries, only 10kms from Anderson Gate. Perhaps a quick dip in the pool or a sun downer on the deck before dinner, followed by a relaxing evening in this interesting bar.
DAY 11: Etosha National Park (B / L / D)
Today we make our way 150 km across the park, keeping a look out for the many different mammals, reptiles, birds and insects in the various regions. As the vegetation types change, so does the animal and bird life that relies on it, and so different sections of the Park offer a variety of different game options. After a full day of game viewing, we spend the evening relaxing at our camp in the north of the park, Namutoni. After dinner why not head to the waterhole where you can sit and observe the animals may come to drink in the evenings.
DAY 12: Etosha National Park to Grootfontein (B / L / D)
After our breakfast we head out of the park while doing a game drive. Today is a short driving day to our next destination where we set up camp for the night. Tonight�s campsite has a Thatched dining area, bar, swimming pool & curio shop.
Day 13: Grootfontein to Divundu (B/L/D)
From Grootfontein, we head in a north-easterly direction toward Namibia�s Caprivi Strip, and the lush Kavango region of northern Namibia. We stop at the border town of Rundu for supplies before heading to our spectacular campsite located on the banks of the Kavango River � Watch the sun go down from the deck over the river, but keep a watch for the occasional hippo grazing on the lawn!
DAY 14: Divundu to Maun (Botswana) (B / L / D)
Following the Kavango River south, we enter Botswana and travel east along the course of the Okavango River to the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta and our destination, Maun. Maun is the starting point for travel into the Delta and it is from here that we set off to explore the Okavango Delta. Tonight we prepare our provisions and packs for our 2 night excursion. We suggest bringing along a smaller daypack on your trip as this can be used to pack the supplies needed for this short excursion. Your trip leader will brief you fully on what is needed, and what to expect prior to your trip to the Delta.
DAY 15: Maun to Okavango Delta (OPTIONAL) (B / L / D)
The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has travelled from the Angolan highlands, spreading out to form the largest inland delta in the world. Studded with exotic islands, The Delta is renowned for its incredible variety of bird life and animals and is unique to Southern Africa.
Here we have the opportunity to take the optional 3 Day / 2 Night Drive In/Mokoro Excursion into the Delta. After an early rise, we pack our expedition vehicle and from Maun we drive north for a couple of hours to reach the mokoro poler�s station. The Delta region is studded with many local villages where many families live in a traditional way. Some of the villages are very remote and can only be reached by the traditional mode of transport � the Mokoro. Mokoros are dugout canoes manoeuvred through the waterways by local guides who �pole� them through the reeds. At the Mokoro station, we meet our �Polers� and pack our supplies before heading out into the waterways. After a couple of hours along the waterways, our guides find us a place to camp, and later in the afternoon we set off on an afternoon game walk, allowing us to experience The Delta wilderness. The camp is situated in an open wilderness area with no ablution facilities.
For those who�d prefer not to explore The Delta, spend the next 2 days at the lovely campsite relaxing by the swimming pool or challenging each other to a game of volleyball. There is also a crocodile farm nearby that has it�s feeding times open to campsite visitors. The driver and cook remain behind in Maun during the excursion.
DAY 16: Okavango Delta (B / L / D)
A day of rest, relaxation and Delta experiences await. Today we have the opportunity to partake in a number of activities including swimming, game walks, mokoro cruises and even a chance to try our hands at poling our own mokoro! There is also ample time to relax and rest during the hotter hours of the day, so challenge your new friends to a game of cards, or chat with your guides about their culture and lifestyle, or simply lie back and enjoy the sounds of the surrounding wilderness...
DAY 17: Okavango Delta to Maun (B / L / D)
This morning affords us a final opportunity for a game walk before packing up and setting off back to Maun. After our Mokoro ride and vehicle transfer, we arrive back in the afternoon and have the chance to complete our picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional scenic flight over The Delta (dependent on weather conditions & availability).
DAY 18: Maun to Chobe National Park (B / L / D)
We travel east and then north to the town of Kasane where we set up camp on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe River forms a border between Botswana and Namibia and Zambia and is the main water source to the Chobe National Park. Elephant, hippo and many bird species can be viewed from the campsite while we watch another glorious African sunset. Listen out for the resident hippos!
DAY 19: Chobe National Park (B / L / D)
This morning we have a chance to sleep in or explore the town of Kasane. When we are packed and prepared, we leave for our Chobe National Park Overnight Mobile excursion � an overnight experience in the wilds of the Chobe National park. Chobe is one of Botswana�s premier game parks, renowned for its large elephant herds. Spend the afternoon in search of wildlife while we game drive to our camp within the park where we spend the evening surrounded by the night-time noises of the local wildlife. Look out for the rare Sable and Roan Antelope on your game drive, with their majestic backward slanting horns, or try keep a count of the Lilac Breasted Roller�s that swoop by! After our night in the bush, we head out early to continue our search for wildlife, before packing up the camp and heading back to Kasane, and Victoria Falls.
DAY 20: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) (Brunch)
Once returning to camp, we get back on our truck and continue to the border of Zimbabwe. Once we�ve completed border formalities, we have a short drive to the nearby Victoria Falls. Named after the famous World Heritage site and Water Falls, the town of Victoria Falls is situated on the Zambezi River and surrounded by the Victoria Falls National Park. Our campsite is conveniently situated in the centre of town, and within walking distance of the adventure booking agents, restaurants and shops. A 20 minute walk down the main road takes you to the entry point to view the falls, which are situated between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Victoria Falls, or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders), was named by David Livingstone on his explorations, and is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. At 1700 m wide and around 100 m high, this is the world's largest sheet of falling water and a memorable sight on any African Safari! After our adventure activities briefing (see price guide at the end of this document for options), the afternoon is spent relaxing at the campsite�s swimming pool, viewing the Victoria Falls, or exploring the many sights and delights of this town!
DAYS 21 & 22: Victoria Falls (B on both days)
The next 2 days are spent relaxing or participating in a myriad of Optional Excursions. Some of our fellow passengers will leave us in Vic Falls, to be replaced by new passengers joining us for the next leg of our trek.
OPTIONAL Excursions include
elephant back safaris, horseback safaris, walking with lions, a visit to the crocodile ranch, boat cruises and golf at The Elephant Hills Resort. Adrenalin junkies can bungee from the Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia or abseil down the Batoka Gorge - neither activity is for the faint hearted! All year round, flights in fixed wing, micro light and ultra light aircraft or helicopters provide an aerial perspective over this magnificent World Heritage Site. White water rafting on the Zambezi is world class. Beside the excitement of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the "floats," where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.
Day 23: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, Botswana (B / L / D)
We head out from Victoria Falls to the border crossing to Botswana. Once we�ve completed the border formalities, we continue to the town of Kasane, situated on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe River forms a border between Botswana and Namibia and Zambia and is the main water source to the Chobe National Park. After lunch, we have time at leisure to relax. In the afternoon, we leave for our Chobe National Park Overnight Mobile excursion � an overnight experience in the wilds of the Chobe National park. Chobe is one of Botswana�s premier game parks, renowned for its large elephant herds. Spend the afternoon in search of wildlife while we game drive to our camp within the park where we spend the evening surrounded by the night-time noises of the local wildlife. Look out for the rare Sable and Roan Antelope on your game drive, with their majestic backward slanting horns, or try keep a count of the Lilac Breasted Roller�s that swoop by! After our night in the bush, we head out early to continue our search for wildlife, before packing up the camp and heading back to Kasane.
DAY 24: Chobe National Park to Livingstone (Zambia) (Brunch / D)
Once returning to the camp at Kasane, we get back on our truck and continue to the town of Livingstone. This afternoon we have the opportunity to view The Falls from the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia or partake in a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River. Another fantastic photo opportunity!
DAY 25: Livingstone to Eastern Zambia(B / L / D)
An early morning start sees us head north through southern Zambia. As we drive, we pass through a few of the villages and towns of Zambia along the way. Prosperous during the copper boom in the 60�s, Zambia was able to build infrastructure at the main mining and farming communities. After the fall of the copper industry, the country was left virtually bankrupt and existing infrastructure was left to fall to ruin. Due to foreign investment and a rise in the mining industry, Zambia is today once again starting to prosper. The difference is evident in the cities with the availability of foreign stores, banks and imported cars, while the villages and smaller towns are still to catch up. Our campsite is home to some local wildlife including the largest antelope � Eland.
DAY 26: Eastern Zambia to South Luangwa National Park (B / L / D)
This breath taking park is situated on the Luangwa River in the Eastern part of Zambia, and it is the southernmost of three national parks in this region. South Luangwa was founded in 1938 as a game reserve, 1972 was the year it was declared as a national park, and today it covers over 9000 kilometres squared. Animals such as Giraffe, buffalo and Elephants can be found in abundance. The Luangwa river is home to many a hippo and croc.
Day 27: South Luangwa to Chipata (B/L/D)
From Luangwa we head north east on the old �East Road� to a beautiful little campsite located just 10 km before the Zambia/Malawi border. In the days of old, the route from Cairo to Cape Town passed through Lusaka and it�s along this route to Malawi we travel today. While today is mostly spent driving, we do cross the impressive Luangwa River Bridge which is heavily guarded due to its close proximity to the Zimbabwean & Malawian borders. We�ll also stop off to purchase some fresh produce and coal from the local sellers along the way. Mamarula�s campsite is where we spend the night before heading into Malawi.
DAYS 28 to 30: Chipata to Lake Malawi Beaches (Malawi) (B / L / D)
Leaving Zambia we cross into Malawi, the �Warm Heart of Africa�. We stop off in the capital, Lilongwe, a small city distinctively divided into the old town and the new administrative centre. Malawi is a landlocked country with 20% of its total area made up of beautiful Lake Malawi. We camp first at the central Lake, and then in the northern area over the next 3 days.
Spend the days learning the game of bao from the locals, scour the markets for a bargain or simply relax on the pristine beaches. Malawi�s temperate climate allows for swimming in the clear blue fresh-water lake all year round. Explore the beautiful shore where you�ll happen upon the local fishermen sorting their catch. Traditional fishing techniques are still practiced and to appreciate their boating skills, try to paddle a dugout canoe yourself! At night you�ll see the �fairy� lights of the fishermen out on the lake. The various beachside campsites along Lake Malawi�s shores offer many optional Excursions including a variety of water sports, horseback rides and a visit to the local village and school (see pricing guide at the end of this document).
DAY 31: Lake Malawi to Iringa (Tanzania) (B / L / D)
After a relaxing 4 days, we leave Malawi, entering Tanzania through the border post at Songwe. Winding our way through the beauty of the Tukuyu tea and banana plantations, we head towards Iringa where we spend the night in the beautiful rustic �Farmhouse� campsite famous for its Amarula Hot Chocolates and its steamy showers!
DAY 32: Iringa to Dar es Salaam (B / L / D)
This morning we head off early and make our way to Dar es Salaam. We pass through the Mikumi National Park where it is possible to view a range of wildlife from the roadside, totally impervious to the passing traffic. Today�s drive time is extended due to the heavier amount of traffic heading in to the city, but the sights and sounds of Dar�s vibrant outer suburbs are sure to keep you entertained. Look out for the colourful shop-fronts with their sometimes humorous �catch phrases�. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, we make our way to our lovely seaside campsite and prepare for our departure to Zanzibar the next morning.
DAY 33: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (B)
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island,� where we have the option to spend the next 3 nights. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in their quest for new lands. New passengers may join us to replace those that�ll leave us at the end of our excursion to Zanzibar.
Accommodation and Meals are for your own account whilst on Zanzibar, as it is our experience that passengers prefer to explore the island on their own, and in accordance with their own budget. The Trip Leader joins you and can arrange your accommodation, while meals can be enjoyed from a wide selection of restaurants. There are also a wide variety of optional excursions on offer � please see the price guide on the end of this document for more details.
For those not opting to visit the island of Zanzibar, the next 3 days are spent at leisure at the beach campsite in Dar es Salaam. There are various optional excursions available from the camp including diving, snorkelling and fishing trips. The driver and cook remain behind in Dar es Salaam during the excursion.
DAYS 34 & 35: Zanzibar
History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast empires on the spoils of the slave and ivory trade. The island is famous for its spices and an excursion around a spice plantation is always a fascinating experience. Other options include a trip to the beautiful beaches and giant tortoises of Prison Island, a full day scuba dive in Nungwe or a fishing trip in a traditional dhow. Mopeds are available for hire if you�d like to explore the more remote areas of the island. Zanzibar is a seafood lover�s paradise. Numerous restaurants offer a great variety of the freshest catch from the ocean - crayfish being a popular speciality. Alternatively, mingle with the locals for dinner at the Forodhani Gardens seafront market, where delicious, inexpensive seafood is on offer.
DAY 36: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam (D)
Leaving Zanzibar in the afternoon, we return to the mainland and another night in Dar es Salaam. Arrival back to camp is usually in the late afternoon, or early evening.
Day 37: Dar Es Salaam to Pangani* (B/L/D)
This morning we leave early and leave the hustle and bustle of this major Tanzanian city, and head towards the farmlands of this beautiful country. Today is used as a transit day to get us closer to Serengeti.
* Some trips may choose to forego this night at their own cost.
DAY 38: Pangani to Arusha (B / L / D)
From Dar es Salaam we have a long day�s drive through vast sisal plantations and African bushveld to Arusha. On the way, we pass The Pare and Usambara Mountain ranges before driving through the town of Moshi. Moshi is the base for Mount Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions and weather permitting; we may even catch a glimpse of this magical mountain�s snowy summit - a photo opportunity not to be missed! Tonight we stay at a campsite in Meserani on the outskirts of Arusha, before heading out on our Optional Excursions to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater tomorrow.
DAY 39: Arusha to Karatu (B / L / D)
This morning we visit the Meserani Reptile Park and Masai Cultural Museum. A few minutes� walk from the campsite is a gallery selling the bright and iconic Tinga Tinga paintings. Alternatively the town of Arusha is nearby to explore. After enjoying lunch at our camp against the backdrop of Mount Meru we meet our Tanzanian guides and transfer into locally operated 4WD vehicles. These vehicles have been adapted for safari use and allow excellent viewing and photographic opportunities through the opening roof hatches.
Leaving our camp we travel via the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) that lies adjacent to the Lake Manyara National Park and then up the Rift Valley Escarpment to the higher lying village of Karatu. Karatu offers magnificent views over the surrounding hills and has many well established wheat farms that add to the picturesque panoramas. Tonight we spend the evening at a very pleasant campsite in Karatu (campsite has ablution facilities).
DAY 40: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park (Optional) (B / L / D)
This morning we depart early for the Ngorongoro Conservation area and head into the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken, unflooded caldera in the world. Comprising of open savannahs, acacia forests and both soda and fresh water lakes, the Ngorongoro Crater is truly a miniature �Garden of Eden�. This World Heritage Site boasts some of the best game viewing in Africa � including the elusive Black Rhino.
After our game drive in the Crater, we head down the Crater rim and past the �Cradle of Mankind� on our way to the Serengeti National Park. We cross the vast plains as we game drive through the southern and central areas in the park. Tonight we camp (no ablution facilities) in the bushveld surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Without any fences surrounding our campsite we are truly in the midst of nature!
DAY 41: Serengeti National Park to Arusha (B / L / D)
In the morning, we head off for another game drive and explore the landscape in search of the resident game. With some luck, we may see some of Africa�s �Big 5�! Following our morning drive, we retrace our journey back across the plains and along the lush Crater rim to our truck at Arusha, where we spend the evening musing over our thrilling wildlife experience.
DAY 42: Arusha to Nairobi (Kenya) (B)
We set off early this morning and make our way to the Tanzania/ Kenyan border and the small border town of Namanga. After completing the border formalities, we continue on our journey to the Capital City Nairobi and our campsite on the outskirts of the city.
The rest of the day is yours at leisure to enjoy some of the many options available in this bustling city; visit The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where you can view the orphaned baby Elephants at feeding time, or head to the Giraffe Centre in Langata, if you haven�t had your fill of game viewing, then Nairobi National Park offers some great day trips or if you haven�t quite got all those souvenirs you wanted, take a �Matatu� to the local curio markets close by the campsite. This evening why not try the fair on offer at the famous Carnivores restaurant.
DAY 43: Nairobi to Masai Mara (L / D)
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Nairobi we climb the escarpment to our first stop, a viewpoint overlooking a section of the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Descending into the Rift Valley, we enter Masai land where these habitual pastoralists are often seen tending their cattle from the side of the road. We pass through the town of Narok, and continue our drive possibly getting a glimpse of some wildlife along the way. We arrive at our campsite, Acacia Camp in the late afternoon. Acacia Camp looks on to the Meguarra hills and the stream that meanders by on the bottom end forms a natural border to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
DAY 44: Masai Mara (B / L / D)
We depart shortly after sunrise on our game drive into the Masai Mara Reserve. The Masai Mara is well known as one of East Africa�s best National Reserves and is home to a wide variety of wildlife species. Most famous for the Annual Migration, that consists of the impressive herds of over 1 million wildebeest, zebra and Thomson�s gazelle that cross over from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania; the Masai Mara is most popular between July and October when these vast herds feast on the fresh grazing here. Following these herbivores are Africa�s predators that are often seen at a kill during this period. We game drive through a section of the park in search of the �Big 5�- elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion & leopard; along with the many other species of animals, reptiles and birds who make call this wilderness home.
After our game drive, we have the option to visit one of the nearby Masai Manyatta�s � this is a traditional hamlet where the Masai still live in their traditional way. This evening we sit around the camp fire, and watch the sun set over this �Garden of Eden�.
DAY 45: Masai Mara to Eldoret (B / L / D)
Leaving the Masai Mara early, we head out of Masai Land pass through the scenic tea plantations of Kericho before descending the Rift Valley Plateau, on our way to Eldoret.
DAY 46: Eldoret to Kampala (Uganda) (B / L / D)
This morning, we cross the border into Uganda where we overnight it the capital city, Kampala. Uganda is a small country of striking physical beauty. Its landscapes vary from the fertile green areas around the northern shores of Lake Victoria to the snow capped Ruwenzori Mountains in the west and the semi-desert region in the north. The political instability that has haunted Uganda in the past has actually had the positive effect of leaving the country free of the over commercialism so common in other parts of Africa. The current administration under President Museveni has devoted considerable effort and funds to return Uganda to its former status as one of Africa's most prosperous and, from a tourist�s point of view, one of the most appealing and interesting countries to visit.
DAYS 47 - 50: Kampala to Lake Bunyoni (B / L / D)
After an early morning departure from Kampala we drive west into the depths of Uganda to our base at the tranquil Lake Bunyoni.
Lake Bunyoni, the deepest Crater Lake in Africa and home to a large and varied number of beautiful birds, is the base from which the optional Gorilla trek takes place. Dependant on where trekking permits are available, we trek in the Magahinga or Bwindi National Parks in Uganda, the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or the Ruhengeri National Park in Rwanda. The prices of trekking permits fluctuate and may change without prior notice � currently they are priced at US$500. There is a local transport & handling fee of US$65 to US$70 per person (this covers the return public transfer and the Wildlife Authority�s booking fee).
For trekking in the DRC or Rwanda (the trip leader will advise at the pre departure meeting as to where the permits have been secured, and will assist with the online visa application for Rwanda en-route if needed), we will also have to purchase an additional visa to enter either country, as well as renewing our Ugandan visa upon re-entry. We also advise budgeting a little extra for tips for the local guides and rangers. Please budget accordingly as payment for the permit must be made in US$ cash at the pre departure meeting.
Trekking Procedures:
The mountain gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla Berengei), of which there are still only about 700 remaining, are one of our closest living relatives. A visit to these gentle giants in their natural environment is a unique and wonderful experience - one you�ll never forget. The park rangers monitor the gorillas on a daily basis and have a fairly good idea of where they are. However, they are free roaming animals, and their sighting cannot be guaranteed. As the gorillas share much of our DNA, anyone with even the slightest cold or transferable illness will not be permitted to trek. Trekking is also only open to people over 16 years old.
Due to the restrictions on the daily numbers of visitors to these incredible animals, we depart from our base in Bunyoni in small groups over 3-4 days, depending on the group size. We wind our way through arguably some of the most picturesque scenery in Africa en-route to the National Park. Dependant on where permits are available, we may spend a night in either Kisoro or in Rwanda. The following morning, after packing our picnic lunch, we are transferred to a ranger�s station where the trek commences. Your rangers will lead you through the cultivated lands and then into the dense rain forest and on to a gorilla family. Trekking can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 8 hours (not including transfer time) and it can be quite strenuous, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. To ensure the gorillas do not get too used to the presence of humans and because they share many of our genes (and therefore able to catch our diseases), the maximum time permitted to spend with them is 1 hour. You will have plenty of time to watch their activity and to take photographs. The rangers will be able to provide you with a background to the family you are visiting. Once your hour is up, you trek back out of the rain forest to your meeting point where you will be transferred back to the Lake Bunyoni campsite.
You needn�t feel like you�re exploiting these animals. The ever-growing number of tourists trekking them each day play a vital role in their survival. For years they have been ruthlessly hunted for their hands and heads, which have been sold as ashtrays and lampshades! In addition, large numbers have been killed whilst trying to stop poachers stealing the babies for sale to zoos, where they have never lived long. 100% of the gorilla permit cost is used to by the parks authorities to finance patrols that are instrumental in protecting the gorillas from poachers and their lethal snares and on promoting these wonderful animals.
Depending on where the trek takes place you may also pass through some of the local villages that have settled in this region due to the high number of refugees fleeing from the Rwandan Genocide, or from the continued unrest in the DRC. The villagers in this area are mostly subsistence farmers, and families that farm against the slopes of the volcanoes. It is impressive to see how they have ploughed, planted and harvest their crops in such an unlikely landscape.
DAY 51: Lake Bunyoni to Kampala (B / L / D)
After marvelling at the experience of our gorilla encounters and enjoying the peaceful Lake Bunyoni, we begin our drive back to Kampala. We cross the Equator for the second time and stop for the classic �one foot in each hemisphere� photo opportunity. We overnight in Kampala and have the opportunity to sample its night life!
DAY 52: Kampala to Jinja (B / L / D)
Today we have the option of visiting the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary or heading to Jinja for a selection of adventure activities including white water rafting at the source of the White Nile, quad biking or visiting a volunteer and community project. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the banks of the river, or ticking off the wide variety of water birds in this area.
DAY 53: Jinja to Nakuru (Kenya) (B / L / D)
Departing early, we head back to Kenya, stopping for lunch and supplies en route. We overnight outside Nakuru at a lovely campsite on a local farm. Nakuru is Kenya�s 4th largest town and capital of the Rift Valley Province and lies adjacent to the small but wildlife rich Lake Nakuru National Park. *EAMO Orphanage
DAY 54: Lake Nakuru National Park (B / L / D)
This morning we begin our exploration of the Lake Nakuru National Park - famous for the thousands of lesser and greater flamingos that flock to this soda lake�s edge. The numbers vary depending on the water level, and when it�s low, the lake almost turns pink. A truly spectacular sight! The park was established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are often seen. We spend the day searching for these pre-historic looking beasts as well as the elusive leopard, encountering buffalo, giraffe, various antelope and the occasional hippo along the way. After our game drive, we head to our campsite, arriving in the late afternoon.
DAY 55: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha (B / L / D)
Lake Naivasha, is home to a multitude of bird life, the most magnificent being the African Fish Eagle with his regal cry. At 1880 m, this is the highest of the Rift Valley lakes. We spend the day enjoying optional excursions like Elsamere (former home to Joy & George Adamson of Born Free fame), a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary or a bike ride around Hell�s Gate National Park.
DAY 56: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi (B)
After breakfast, we head back to Nairobi usually arriving by late morning, or early afternoon.
What�s not included?
International flights, Airport departure taxes, Departure transfer, Visas, Meals unless otherwise stated, Travel Insurance, Laundry, Gorilla permit, Personal Items, and Tips.
Optional Activities
Wine Tasting 15 US$
Canoeing on Orange River (Min 4) 50 US$
Quad Biking � 1Hr/2 Hr 100US$
Sand Boarding � Lie Down/ Stand Up 55US$ / 70 US$
Township Tour 80 US$
Tandem Skydive (Weather Permitting) 350 US$
Horse Riding (2Hrs) 100 US$
Fishing 145 US$
Dolphin Cruise 80 US$
Kayaking 95 US$
Paragliding (Weather Permitting) 150 US$
Scenic Flight (various) (Weather Permitting) As per Operator
Hot Air Ballooning (Weather Permitting) 450 US$
Okavango Delta (3 Day/ 2 Night) 170 US$
Scenic Flight Over Delta (300-350US$ per plane max 5 pax) 100 US$
Chobe NP Game Drive 70 US$
Please ensure that you pay for activities in Victoria Falls with Cash
Victoria Falls National Park Entry (viewing the Falls) 35 US$
Trip T-Shirt 30 US$
White Water Rafting-Full Day 140 US$
River Boarding combo Raft & Board 180US$
Canoeing on the Zambezi-Half Day/ Full Day 140 US$
Half Day Adrenaline - George Swing,ZipLine & Flying Fox 165 US$
Bungee Jump (111m) 150 US$
Tandem Bungee Jump 180 US$
Elephant Back Safari 150 US$
Walk with Lions 140 US$
Micro Light over the Falls-15mins 170 US$
Helicopter Flight over the Falls 12 mins 155 US$
Helicopter Flight over the Falls 19 � 25 mins 265 US$
Freshwater Diving at Kande Beach 55US$ (Additional dives 30 US$ each)
Horse Riding at Kande Beach 2Hr / 3Hr (Bush, Beach & Swim) 70 US$ / 100 US$
Village Walk & Meal at Kande Beach 20 US$
Traditional Healer Visit 10 US$
Livingstonia Mission Hike - 30km return 10 US$
Carving Lessons & Local Fishing. *Price to be negotiated on arrival
Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater From 500 US$
Masai Village Visit From 15 US$
Olduvai Gorge 10 US$
Transfer to Nungwe 20 US$
Zanzibar Accommodation From 40 US$ - 60 US$ per day
Spice Tour including lunch 40 US$
Prison Island Snorkeling Trip 30 US$
Diving, Snorkeling & Fishing From 40US$
Dhow Sunset Cruise 40 US$
Motorbike/ Car Hire From 60 US$ - 80 US$
+local drivers license / insurance at 5 US$
Masai Mara Balloon Safari (when available) 550 US$
Masai Village Visit 15 US$
Masai Warrior Dancing 10 US$
Naivasha Boat Hire (Max 7 Pax) 60 US$ per hour
Naivasha Horse Riding 25 US$ per hour
Gorilla Trek (excl. transfer & booking fee) From 600US$
White Water Rafting on the Nile 160 US$
Nile Bungee Jump 120 US$
Soft Power Community Project 35 US$
Quad Biking 2 hrs 100 US$
Horse Riding 2 hrs 65 US$ + transfer approx 20 US$
Trip T-Shirt 35 US$
*Please note that this is not a full list of available activities. There are many more to choose from.
** Prices are approximate and can change at any given time. Only to be used as a guideline.
***Please note that all activities in Victoria Falls must be paid for in US$ cash
*** Transfer fee will occur starting from US$65
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Tricia Kolp
- from South Africa
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rating 10/10
I recently completed the ten day Best of Botswana tour and it was wonderful!
Although I was unable to see the Makgadakgadi Pans due to flooding at this time of year, I thoroughly enjoyed all the time spent at the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.
My guide, Shaba, and cook, Gee, were outstanding. They were both capable, conscientious and professional. They were also very friendly and a lot of fun. It was a great trip
I would rate it a 10!
Scott Barlow
- from United States
24 Day Gorillas, Game Parks & Zanzibar
rating 10/10
I'd give me trip an easy 10/10. I absolutely loved the trip, everyone that I travelled with and got know, and all the activities we did. It was such a great combination of activities.
Of course there was a handful of animal game drives which was a major reason to do the trip, but there was also a great mix of other activites like the white water rafting, bike ride, and Zanzibar.
On any trip like this, the group you end up travelling with is always important in making the trip great, and fortunately I had a great group on both legs of the trip. It's such a great experience to interactive with others from all over the world and go through the various experiences together. I still communicate with many of them.
Everyone always asks me what my favorite part of the trip is, and I simply cannot answer. There was such a great mix and I loved everything we did.
John Finlayson
- from Australia
35 Day Gorillas & East Africa Overland Safari
rating 10/10
In October 2012 my 3 sons and I did a 35 day overland safari. It had been a dream of mine to go to Africa since I was very young and finally after a lot of planning it was time to go aged 53.
I chose this operator from looking up trips on the Internet as they had a Safari that covered all of the things we wanted to do and see from the Gorillas in Uganda to the Masai Mara with an awesome balloon flight and game viewing to the Ngorongoro crater with 3 mock charges from a bull elephant and lions eating a wildebeest right by our vehicle to the Serengeti spotting leopards and having 2 cheetahs walk right up to the four wheel drive and much more all the way to Victoria Falls.
The scenery and country side we saw over the entire trip was just great. On a trip like this you have to able to just go with the flow and adapt if need be, as Kevin said at the start of the trip this is Africa, so I think we really enjoyed it because we all just took what each day bought and we were well satisfied.
Our travel guide Kevin and our truck crew were brilliant. We would travel with them again any day. The food was great from Jarred and Isa our driver took care of us on the roads to with driving very well. But it was their friendship at our campsites in the evenings that we really enjoyed. They made the trip for us. It was my birthday on the trip and the effort they made to get me a cake and celebrate with us was really appreciated.
To do this trip my 3 sons aged 26, 28 and 31 was very special and we definitely had expectations and they were well and truly met over and above. Kevin went to a lot of trouble to accommodate us all and our different wishes to make our trip special. The company of our group was excellent and we are still emailing today. We made some life long friends from different countries around the world.
It was an awesome trip and it was sad to leave our new friends our great travel team and the big green truck as we affectionately came to know it, but we left feeling well satisfied that we had done every thing that we went to Africa to do and see.
I was wondering how I would go on an overland trip of that length but it was no problems at all. Africa is an amazing place to visit still and I am not done yet. I will be back. If you are thinking of a trip like this go for it, it was awesome.
Nancy Casu
- from Australia
Victoria Falls, Botswana & Kruger NP family safari
rating 10/10
My 16 year old daughter and myself went on the Victoria falls, Chobe, Okavango Delta and Kruger National Park trip for 11 days in June. We had an amazing time and as it was a family trip the ages were varied so everybody got along.
The nights were quite cold but we had been prewarned and so we rugged up but the days were magical with the advantage of no bugs or flies or heat.
Do keep in mind that there is quite a few optional extras but they are not all to everyones tastes ie (we didn't do the bungy jump but did enjoy the village tours at Victoria Falls, and particuarly the horse riding at Maun and the Okavango camp out was not to be missed).
This type of tour is definitely for the more adventurous person and Gift (our tour guide) Tubby (our truck driver) and Florence (our cook) certainly looked after us.
I strongly recommend this tour. We had a blast.
Jay Lindsay
- from United States
35 Day Gorillas & East Africa Overland Safari
rating 10/10
I had a grand time on my 35 day plus 8 days overland Africa travel safari. I am 68 years old. Amy was great, also our driver Eloise was excellent and professional and the cook Duncan was first rate.
We ate a lovely variety of well balanced meals including a full roasted pig on one occasion. The fruits and vegetables were very fresh, bought from roadside stands on the way.
I will give it a 10 on all counts.
Peter O'sullivan
- from Australia
42 Day Nairobi to Cape Town Overland
rating 8/10
Trip was good and would rate as an 8.
Only criticism is that people come on camping tours expecting hotel accommodation - it is a camping trip!
Mandi Williams
- from Australia
11 day Johannesburg to Victoria Falls overland
rating 10/10
We travelled to South Africa and Africa with our 13 year old daughter and had an absolutely fantastic time.
This was our first time to Africa and the experience was amazing. The tour operator was a very professional company and we were very happy with the service, price and whole package deal. It all it was a good deal and enjoyable.
Our tour left Johannesburg and travelled through to Vic Falls. We had wonderful tour guides who were Gift, Tabby and Florence.
Our time in Africa was truly an amazing experience, we saw and learn't so much and the tour staff just added to that experience.
We have had a great taste to Africa and certainly want to return to see more.
We will recommend the operator to our family and friends and will use them again when we decide on our next African adventure.
Thank you.
Louise Dalgety
- from Australia
11-days Overland - Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
rating 10/10
We found the 11 day tour on the internet and compared to other tours we had priced the tour was by the far the best value for money.
Our email was answered by Liezl from reservations who could not have been more patient or helpful from start to finish, might I also add we were in Harare for a month prior and last minute from Harare I organised accommodation and transfers with Liezl also.
Moving on to the tour, our guide was Gift, our driver was tabis and our cook was Florence. The food was amazing and I will definately miss sitting around the fire talking stories with Tabis, Gift and Florence, three truly amazing individuals who are assets to the company
I will definately be recommending the operator and just want to thank everyone and keep up the good work and prices.
GraceAnn Noble
- from United States
14 Day Gorillas Watching & Game Parks Safari
rating 10/10
I took the Gorilla and Game parks tour from 3/13/11 to 3/26/11.
The tour itself. I won't go over everyday, but I highly recommend this company. I was very pleased with them and will be using them on my future trips to Africa.
The guide- Our guide, Mwangi, was hilarious! He was very friendly, gave LOTS of information about the animals we saw and the countries that we visited. He was highly approachable to ask questions or to just have a friendly chat by the fireside.
Our driver- Unfortunatly I didn't talk to our driver, Nicky, very much, but he was great. I know that if I had been trying to drive down some of those roads... well, we wouldn't have made it, Ill just put it that way lol. He always got into areas where we got the best shots of wildlife.
Our cook- Mwai (I think is how you spell it) was great. He was also funny and nice to talk to. I have NO complaints about the food. I eat a lot, and I never went hungry. Breakfast was usually the same (toast, eggs (cooked to order I might add, a luxury I'm not used to while camping) ceral, stuff like that) as was lunch (sandwiches that you made yourself). For dinner there was usually a soup followed by the main course. If you wanted to get seconds, no problem. We also stopped by many stores through out the trip and you could purchase snacks if you wanted to.
Camp life- I'm not gonna lie, driving for 7-8 hours most days was kinda rough. I\'m in pretty good shape, but at the end of two weeks I wanted nothing more than to have a nice shower and sleep on a really fluffy bed. Sleeping in tents was ok (I mean, how great do you expect that to be?), but again, after driving all day, setting up your tent, dinner, then sleep, wake up the next morning at 5am, pack your tent, breakfast, and it all starts over again (after we saw the gorillas our drive time dropped a lot which really helped). Everyone was expected to clean their own dishes and help around camp, which I think is a great idea, those 3 guys can't go everything by themselves.
Final thoughts- absolutely book a tour through this company... They are informative, friendly, and will make sure that your trip to Africa is nothing but amazing. I'm sure you can do more luxury safaris, but I have no regreats about 'roughing it'. You just have to keep an open mind, and be ready for the adventure of a lifetime :)
Joseph Goncalves
- from United States
21 day Victoria Falls to Cape Town Overland
rating 10/10
Absolutely AMAZING is a good way to describe the vacation.
The trip from Vic Falls down to Cape Town was incredible. The guide, chef, and driver were all very friendly and fun.
The service from the operator started far earlier than my holiday. All my questions prior to the trip (even from my original enquiry) were answered in great detail and so quickly.
The places we visited and people I met along the way all made this holiday one I will never forget. This was my first overland trip and I will certainly do another one.
Thanks again for an amazing holiday in Africa (my first and definitely not my last)!!
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The new bill will enable those who qualify for Tenncare, the ability to stay in their homes and receive home health assistance for a greater length of time.
It also expands alternatives to nursing homes for elderly and physically disabled residents.
It allows $1.2 Billion in Tenncare funds to be divided between nursing homes and other home and community-based providers.
Governor Bredesen says, "I think for families this just means some options and some choice, for older people wanting to stay at home, children and grandchildren who are trying to do the best for them and trying to keep them at home if they can, we're gonna give them a lot more options."
By the time the governor signed the bill into passage, virtually every member of the general assembly had signed on in support.
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Blickling Estate - National Trust
Blickling Estate - National Trust
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Nobody ever forgets their first sight of Blickling. The breath-taking red-brick mansion and ancient yew hedges sit at the heart of a magnificent garden and historic park in the beautiful Bure meadows.
The story of the estate unfolds over a thousand years. The landscape with its hedges and narrow tree-lined lanes has changed little over the centuries and is quintessentially Norfolk.
Blickling has always been a place of pilgrimage and tranquillity. Today, it continues to extend the warmest of welcomes to all who come here.
Venue Type:
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Opening hours vary throughout the year so please check the website before visiting.
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Whole property
Adult: £13.50
Child: £7.25
Family: £34.50
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £25.00
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Garden only
Adult: £8.95
Child: £4.95
Family: £26.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £18.50
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Child: £2.50
Family: £15.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £10.00
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Whole property
Adult: £12.15
Child: £6.50
Family: £31.05
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Group adult: £10.90
Group child: £5.85
Garden only
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Child: £4.45
Family: £23.40
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Group adult: £7.25
Group child: £4.00
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Adult: £4.50
Child: £2.25
Family: £13.50
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It's Time to Vote with our Forks
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21 Feb 13
"We have to stop eating lies," said Roberto Burdese, president of Slow Food Italy, as the horsemeat scandal spread to Italy and Spain where two of Nestle's pasta products are being recalled for mislabeling. "We mustn't think of this as just an isolated case. Today we are talking about horsemeat, but what will it be tomorrow? It is time to react and demand to know the whole truth about the food we eat."
Slow Food has always fought to defend a model of sustainable food that respects the rhythms of nature, telling the stories of those who produce good food and raising awareness of the benefits of choosing fresh, local and seasonal products.
"We need everyone's participation if we want to really change the current situation. We cannot accept a system that devalues the foods that are part of our culture, traditions and identity; unfairly branding them as an "elitist niche" and replacing them with lasagna that contains horsemeat that is not mentioned on the label and is of unknown origin. Health problems have been excluded for now, but at this point we hope for the best given the lack of any kind of certainty. We need to ask our politicians to fight for a more fair and transparent system, with comprehensive labels and more guarantees. But above all, we as consumers need to open our eyes, be more aware of our choices, start asking questions and realize that every purchase is a vote for one food system over another. If we want change, the journey will be long, but it surely starts with abandoning the "ready-made" food system that so often lets us down."
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Document Type Master's Dissertation Author Lindani, Sibusiso Lordwell firstname.lastname@example.com URN etd-01082009-145023 Document Title An abuse of power by certain senior ministers in the congregations : a challenge to pastoral care Degree Master of Arts Department Practical Theology Supervisor
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Date 2008-09-04 Availability unrestricted Abstract[This dissertation is] helpful because it does not only talks about abuse, which is a problem and trauma, it also brings a solution which is a healing for abusive ministers, the choice is left with abusive ministers, to remain in their abuse or go away with abuse and become good The purpose of this thesis is to research about the abuse of power by certain ministers in the congregations to the women members of the congregation, to the session, board of management, and by taking the money of the congregation without their concern.
The dissertation is not only highlight the above abuse, it also highlight the abuse of the entire congregation through coming late of the minister to the church services, This thesis is written in order to help ministers in the churches who are abusing their power to revisit their calling by God. It also helps those who are not abusing their powers not to fall in the same trap of abuse as their colleagues do.
Something written down is not easy to forget, because you can read as many times as you want in order to understand what it says. Life is not easy for ministers, life contains troubles, temptations, death, and diseases hence it is important to ask wisdom from God the source of spiritual power and love. This thesis will be very much pastors in the ministry. The bible version that will be used through out this thesis will be quoted from the new international version (NIV) This thesis also reveals tribalism as being used for wrong motives namely for supporting abuse of power by certain ministers who come from the same village, same tribe, same language and same culture.
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Alfredo Despaigne hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning as Cuba beat two-time defending champions Japan 6-3 to finish first in Group A of the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday.
Despaigne's home run off reliever Takeru Imamura at Fukuoka Dome put the game out of reach and allowed Cuba to set up a second-round showdown with Group B runner-up the Netherlands on Friday.
Yasmany Tomas hit a solo homer to left in the bottom of the third to give Cuba a 1-0 lead. Frederich Cepeda doubled in another run in the fourth and Jose Abreu made it 3-0 on a single to left in the sixth that scored Luis Rivera from third.
Japan, who scored three runs in the ninth, will face Group B winner Taiwan in the second round at Tokyo Dome.
Japan continue to struggle for offence without their top players from Major League Baseball. The three runs in the ninth were more a result of poor pitching by Cuba's relievers, who issued three walks in the final inning.
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The Conservative Political Action Conference featured a panel discussion hosted by the American Conservative Union Foundation at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The topic was gun control legislation and panelists included: Chris W. Cox, Executive Director of NRA-ILA; former representative Sandy Adams; Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke; and Emily Miller of The Washington Times.
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|"Run, Rudolph, Run"
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|Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie
"Run Rudolph Run" is a Christmas song popularized by Chuck Berry, written by Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie and published by St. Nicholas Music (ASCAP). The song was first recorded by Berry in 1958 and released as a single on Chess Records (label no. 1714). It has since been covered by numerous other artists, sometimes under the title "Run, Run, Rudolph".[1] The song is a 12-bar blues, and has a clear musical parallel to Chuck Berry's very popular and recognizable song "Johnny B. Goode", and is also melodically identical to Berry's "Little Queenie", released in 1959.
Even though the song was written by Johnny Marks—the writer of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"—and Marvin Brodie. On the 1958 45 rpm single, writer credits are "C. Berry Music - M. Brodie". The song was subsequently officially always listed as written by Marks and Brodie and published by Marks's St. Nicholas Music (ASCAP). All cover versions of the song show the composers as Marks and Brodie and the publisher as St. Nicholas Music.
This song has been covered by recording artist Whitney Wolanin who had the highest charted position of all time on Billboard at #2 in 2013/2014 with Whitney starring in an HD parody music film with the song about the original film A Christmas Story at the Christmas Story House.
Other artists include Conan O'Brien along with Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Emily Osment, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sister Hazel, Billy Ray Cyrus, Five Easy Pieces, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, Dave Edmunds, Hanson, Sheryl Crow, Bryan Adams, Lulu, Click Five, The Grateful Dead, Keith Richards, Brinsley Schwarz, Jimmy Buffett, Foghat, Paul Brandt, Whitney Wolanin, Kelly Clarkson, The Tractors, Dwight Yoakam, Reverend Horton Heat, Hanoi Rocks, Billy Idol, Cee Lo Green, Luke Bryan, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Joe Perry, Los Lonely Boys, Jane Krakowski, the cast of Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, The Yobs, Vincent Martella (as his character, Phineas Flynn, from Phineas and Ferb), The Muppets' band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem as well as a one-off supergroup consisting of Lemmy Kilmister, Billy Gibbons, and Dave Grohl for the 2008 album We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year.
Chart performance[edit]
Chuck Berry's original 1958 recording charted on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in December 1958, reaching a peak of number 69. Berry's version also made the 1963 UK list, peaking at number 36. In 2013, Whitney Wolanin released her rendition of the song, and has reached #2 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The only other recordings to have charted in the U.S. were by country music artists Luke Bryan, whose late 2008 rendition peaked at number 42 on the Hot Country Songs charts, and Justin Moore, whose late 2011 rendition peaked at number 58 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
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"Run Rudolph Run" has been played in many movies, including:
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- Diner
- Home Alone
- Jingle All The Way
- The Santa Clause 2
- Stealing Christmas
- Deck the Halls
- Party Party (Dave Edmunds version)
- ^ The Lynyrd Skynyrd version, titled "Run, Run, Rudolph"
- ^ "Whitney Wolanin Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Adult Contemporary for Whitney Wolanin.
- ^ "Luke Bryan Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Luke Bryan.
- ^ "Justin Moore Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Justin Moore.


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Summary: Seat belts cause accidents because well-protected drivers take more risks. This widely documented fact comes as a surprise to most people, but not to economists, who have learned, perhaps better than most, to take seriously the proposition that people respond to incentives in complicated ways. In The Armchair Economist, Steven E. Landsburg shows how economic thinking illuminates the entire range of human behavior. But instead of focusing on the workings of financial ...show moremarkets, international trade, and other topics distant from the experience of most readers, Landsburg mines the details of daily life to reveal what the laws of economics tell us about ourselves. As Landsburg shows, some behavior that strikes most people as utterly unremarkable is quite extraordinary when seen through economists' eyes. Why, for example, does popcorn cost so much at the movie theater? The "obvious" answer is that the theater owner has a monopoly. But if that were the whole story then he would charge a monopoly price for use of the restrooms as well. When a sudden frost destroys much of the Florida orange crop and prices skyrocket, journalists often point to "obvious" evidence of monopoly power. Economists see just the opposite: If growers had monopoly power, they wouldn't have to wait for a frost to raise prices. Why do restaurants earn higher profits on liquor than on food? Why are some goods sold at auction and others at pre-announced prices? Why don't concert promoters raise ticket prices even when they sell out months in advance? Why do box seats at the ballpark sell out before bleachers do? Why do corporations confer huge pensions on failed executives? Landsburg wields the tools of the economist's trade to solve these puzzles, often reaching conclusions that are at odds with our intuition. After revealing economic principles in readily apparent phenomena of everyday life, Landsburg applies these same principles to newspaper and media accounts of public issues. The author aims to demonstrate "the economist's way of thinking about everyday occurrences. . . . {This} compilation of questions {ranges} from why popcorn costs so much at movie theaters and why rock concerts sell out to why laws against polygamy are detrimental to women."(Libr J)Index. Witty economists are about as easy to find as anorexic mezzo-sopranos, natty mujahedeen, and cheerful Philadelphians. But Steven E. Landsburg...is one economist who fits the bill. In a wide-ranging, easily digested, unbelievably contrarian survey of everything from why popcorn at movie houses costs so much to why recycling may actually reduce the number of trees on the planet, the University of Rochester professor valiantly turns the discussion of vexing economic questions into an activity that ordinary people might enjoy.
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Syrian activists have called for protests on Friday over the dozens of children killed in anti-government protests, as the opposition continues to demand the "immediate resignation" of Bashar al-Assad, the country's president.
Rejecting government concessions, opposition groups at a meeting in Turkey called late on Thursday for parliamentary and presidential elections within a year of Assad's removal and vowed to work "to bring down the regime".
Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, said the international community needs to be more united on dealing with the Syria government's crackdown on the pro-democracy movement.
"Right now the attitude of the international community is not as united as we are seeking to make it," she said in Washington, apparently alluding to Russia's moves blocking a proposed UN Security Council condemnation of Syria.
Activists called for "Children's Friday" protests to honour the children killed in the uprising, such as 13-year-old Hamza al-Khatib whom activists say was tortured to death, a charge denied by the authorities.
"The people want the fall of the regime. Tomorrow, it's 'Children's Friday' of rising up against injustice, like the adults," the activists announced on their Facebook page "Syrian Revolution 2011", an engine of the revolt.
The UN children's agency UNICEF says at least 30 children have been shot dead in the revolt against Assad's autocratic rule which erupted in mid-March.
Escalating brutality
The more than 10-week-old revolt in Syria was sparked by the arrest and torture of 15 children and adolescents accused of painting anti-regime graffiti in the southern town of Daraa, which became a flashpoint of the deadly protests.
"A photo of a child who is dead or being tortured or being mutilated is much more powerful than of an adult," Patrick McCormick, UNICEF spokesman, said, referring to the Facebook campaign focused on the fate of Hamza.
"The use of Facebook or any image especially of children is incredibly powerful," he told AFP news agency. "They are innocent victims here, they get caught in the middle, it is not their fight."
McCormick said the situation would worsen with the end of the academic year. "It will leave the children and teenagers more vulnerable because they will be out and about and not sitting in a classroom."
On the ground, security forces armed with heavy machine guns shot dead 15 civilians in Rastan on Thursday, a human-rights activist said, adding to a toll of at least 43 killed in towns of the flashpoint Homs region since Sunday.
The UN chief's special advisers on prevention of genocide and responsibility to protect civilian populations expressed alarm on Thursday at the mounting death toll in Syria.
"We are particularly alarmed at the apparently systematic and deliberate attacks by police, military, and other security forces against unarmed civilians," Francis Deng and Edward Luck, the advisers to Ban Ki-moon, said.
More than 1,100 civilians have been killed and at least 10,000 arrested in a crackdown on near-daily anti-government demonstrations since March 15, human rights organisations have said.
The Syrian government insists the unrest is the work of "armed terrorist gangs" backed by Islamists and foreign agitators.
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The Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince William, Catherine Elizabeth Middleton (affectionately known to us as Kate Middleton) turned 31 today. The British style icon celebrates her 31st birthday as an expecting mother, which gives the royal couple even more to celebrate about.
Being an expecting mom, she definitely won't be able to drink any alcohol, but she can definitely enjoy a glass of bubbly. According to a close source, she spent her birthday privately as she's keeping a low profile.
Some reports claims that the Duchess and her husband spent the day at their rented home in North Wales. Happy Birthday Kate, we wish you live to see many many more Happy Birthdays.