By Julie-Anne Edwards, on February 9th, 2012%
14 Days Tsodilo Hills Walking/ Trans Okavango River Expedition
 Early Dawn Over A Rain Pan, Okavango delta, Photo copyright Lloyd Wilmot 2012
“In the flat barren landscape of the western Kalahari, some 50km west of the village of Sepupa on the banks of Panhandle, the sheer quartzite cliff-faces of the four Tsodilo Hills rise majestically above the surrounding savannah. The four hills form a line and are referred to by the San people as “The Male” – the largest hill which reaches a height of 410 metres above the surrounding plain; “The Female” – a smaller hill, about 300m, but has an overall area of almost three times that of The Male; and the next in size of 40m is referred to as “The Child” and lies about 2km away from The Female. Beyond these three is a much smaller unnamed knoll, located 2.2km northwest of The Child, which legend has it was The Male Hill’s first wife who was discarded when he met and married the taller Female Hill…
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By Julie-Anne Edwards, on February 8th, 2012%
Safari Package: 3 Countries Safari / 6 Nights,
Zimbabwe | Botswana | Namibia
Day 1 & 2
Transfer by road from Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (Zimbabwe) for 2 nights.
Includes: Road transfer from Vic Falls Airport | All meals | A tour of the Falls | A village tour | Selected drinks on activities
Day 3 & 4
Transfer by road to Kazangula Border, this is where the four countries meet. Once you have cleared customs, you will be met for your road transfer to Elephant Valley Lodge (Botswana), for 2 nights.
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By Julie-Anne Edwards, on February 8th, 2012%
 - Flamingos on Magadigadi Salt Pan, Painting by Julie Anne Edwards
10 night Magadigadi Walking Expedition/ Boteti / Okavango Safari
 - Magadigadi Salt Pans: Photo Copyright J. Haskins 2012
Includes: 5 nights comfortable camping walking safari
Full back up provided for walking safari in Makgadikgadi Pans
All meals, drinks, support, transfer from Maun, satilte radio phones and professional guides
2 nights at Boteti at stay in Tented Safari Camp
Includes transfer from Kubu Island to MAK, all meals and private activities provided in the park. Game drive into the Magadigadi National Park
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on February 4th, 2012%
“A once in a lifetime opportunity, to travel an age-old route across Africa from Cairo to Cape Town, but this time by private plane…
Imagine – a flying safari from the Pyramids at Giza, to the Gorillas in Rwanda, over Victoria Falls, all the way to the Southern tip of this breathtaking continent, with everything in between.
The journey begins in Cairo, and after visiting 17 of Africa’s most fascinating and memorable spots, it ends in Cape Town.
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on January 17th, 2012%
Amur Falcons (Eastern Red-Footed) Falcon Falco vespertinus
Birding field trips exploring bush areas in Northern Eastern Botswana adjacent to the Zimbabwe border is a very rewarding experience for those that are interested! In late December early January, I visited an area along the Inchye River, which, incidently is dry for most of the year until the first rains arrive when it springs to life flooding the parched sandy riverbed.
 Ichye River, Botswana photo copyright julieannedwards.com 2012
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on November 22nd, 2011%
  
As a 4×4 safari enthusiast, I have experience with a wide selection of 4×4′s over the years including the old series 1, 2, 3, Discovery 110 & Discovery 2 Land Rovers. In 1989, donating two Land Rover 110 to “Operation Stronghold”, “Ride For The Rhino Campaign”, as a result of cycling from Glasgow to Zimbabwe for “Save The Rhino” in 1987/88!
This year, I was recently a guest of Land Rover at their 4×4 field day. These courses provide familiarisation of Land Rovers to their owners in order to obtain the best out of their 4×4, build confidence for novice drivers in handling their 4×4′s correctly in rugged conditions, and, understanding their vehicles capability and strength.
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on September 21st, 2011%
 Kilimanjaro Photo copyright 2011 “We headed south, and as the altitude dropped the temperature rose. The open plains, typical savannah with its acacia tortilis trees with their umbrella shapes offered relief from the midday sun. I looked up into the sky, way above the clouds, and noticed a mountain, rising 4,600 m (15,100 ft) from its base; it was the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,340 ft), a dramatic sight to view from the surrounding plains. It was the legendary Kilimanjaro, a Maasai word meaning Large Rock.” Extracts from Hokoyo, Silent Spoors & Parting Blades by Julie Anne Edwards 2009.
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By Julie-Anne Edwards, on July 14th, 2011%
 Julie Anne cycling out of the Rift Valley, Central Tanzania, 1988 On safari is an opportunity to not only track the “Big Game”, but also observing different tree species and their ranges, unlike animals and birds, trees also have neiche habitats. In 1988, whilst riding my bicycle across Africa to “Save the Rhinos”, I noted the changes in terrain and vegetation types, I travelled through.
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By Julie-Anne Edwards, on July 5th, 2011%
Bushmen painting at ‘White Rhino’ Shelter, Matopas National Park
Photo copyright julieannedwards.com 2011
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on July 1st, 2011%
 
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