By Julie-Anne Edwards, on July 5th, 2011
About Rock Art
Ancient rock art depicting animals and San occur throughout Southern Africa and our country, Zimbabwe, has a considerable number. Thousands of rock paintings were discovered in caves and up kopjes, and from a youngster I would delight in exploring them. The colours used to paint on the rocks were generally obtained from minerals in natural deposits located near the sites of these paintings. The ‘reds and yellows were usually ‘from the oxides of iron, haematite and limonite. It is not known what was mixed with the colour to make it adhere so well, possibly gum from Acacia trees, latex from Euphorbias, blood, urine, animal fat, egg white or yolk and any combination of them. Age of rock art obtained for the cultures found in middens below the paintings using Isotopic Carbon 14 method, dates range from more than 60 000 years to 1000 years ago.’ (Source: A Guide to rock Art of Rhodesia by C.K.Cook).
 Julie Anne Edwards with Bushmen Guide at Tsodilo Hills World Heritage Site - Photo copyright www.julieannedwards.com 2012
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on June 30th, 2011
Follow Migration Patterns … Intimate Camps … The Classic Safari Experience …
Remote… Exclusive…
The northern Serengeti, an Exclusive Safari Camp perfectly positioned to witness the Great Migration crossing the Mara River.
The camp overlooks vast Serengeti plains, home to staggering wildlife, great numbers of big cats, giraffe, elephant and buck and an increasing population of rhino. During the Migration season, millions of zebra and wildebeest arrive to share the fertile land with the permanent inhabitants.
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By Julie-Anne Edwards, on June 29th, 2011
Passionate About Nature …
The Hide Safari Camp is surrounded by ancient elephant paths, overlooking a busy waterhole, the multiple award-winning tented safari camp offers a true wilderness and wildlife experience inside the world famous Hwange National Park – one of the richest and most diverse wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. A haven for over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, the park protects populations of all of Zimbabwe’s endangered species, elephants numbering in excess of 20,000 (up from around 4,000 when the park was proclaimed), and what is thought to be one of the largest populations of African wild dog left in the world. Large prides of lion and buffalo are frequently seen here and you have a good chance of spotting leopard and rhino in addition to cheetah and spotted hyena. The wild and woolly brown hyena also occurs here and is something of a rarity.
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on February 24th, 2011
This exclusive safari offers guest wild bush experiences tracking the rare and highly endangered Black Rhino and array of other exciting safari activities.
Your safari with Plains of Africa begins inside the majestic surroundings of the Hwange National Park a haven for wildlife and is one of Africa’s premier game parks. The exclusive tented camp accommodation is an experience that combines some of the best game viewing with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on December 3rd, 2010
“The Scottish explorer, James Bruce, travelled to Gojjam in 1770, in search of the source of the Nile, identified the Mountains of the Moon with Mount Amedamit, which he described surrounded the source of the Lesser Abay “in two semi-circles like a new moon … and seem, by their shape, to deserve the name of mountains of the moon, such as was given by antiquity to mountains in the neighborhood of which the Nile was supposed to rise.” Today known as the Rwenzori Mountains, the peaks are the source of some of the Nile’s waters.”
It is in these mountains that the rare and highly endangered Mountain Gorilla inhabits the Albertine Rift montane cloud forests of the Virunga Volcanoes, ranging in altitude from 2,200–4,300 metres (7,200–14,100 ft) which were brought to the fore by Diane Fossey, “known for her extensive study of gorilla groups over a period of 18 years, studying them daily in the mountain forests of Rwanda, initially encouraged to work there by famous anthropologist Louis Leakey. Fossey was found murdered in the bedroom of her cabin in Virunga Mountains, Rwanda on December 27, 1985. The last entry in her diary read:
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By Julie-Anne Edwards, on November 25th, 2010
 The latest Dec issue of South Africa’s Country Life magazine features the Kalahari Horsetrek for Rhinos – page 62 to 67 – story and photos by Dale Morris http://www.countrylife.co.za
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By Julie-Anne Edwards, on October 22nd, 2010
‘An incredible true story of an amazingly brave woman whose passion and love for the wild fights for the survival of the rhino, an endangered animal of Africa, with nothing but a bicycle and a menacing horse who became her best friend. Julie Anne Edwards takes us on a fearless journey of passion, madness and love. Covering Europe and down into the continent of Africa meeting extraordinary people who admired her strength and purpose. This book is not just about animals or a biography, this is a cry from the animals, Julie Anne is their voice.’
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on October 7th, 2010
Safari Experience
Get connected to a true wilderness experience in the real Africa! The animals are free to move throughout the camp and area, there are no fences. Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints. Appreciate the opportunity to silently glide past a large array of birds and mammals feeding and drinking at the river’s edge, undisturbed by our tranquil passing. This is a very special part of your explorer safari customised by Plains of Africa
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on October 6th, 2010
“Take a ride on the wild side.” A horse safari in the Land of Giants will arouse the explorer in you. Allow the spirit of your horse to carry you in rhythm with the African beat, to return you to an age-old Africa.
Africa is perfect for riding; good going with natural pans, ditches, and logs to jump gives an exhilarating ride. Regular game sightings not only of the elephants and cats but also of antelopes, wild dogs, jackals, bat eared foxes, giraffe and the occasional canter with zebras and wildebeest across the plains leaves you with unforgettable holiday memories. Guests are normally accommodated in lodges or Mobile Tented Camps where they have the opportunity to participate in a full horse safari. Experienced riders is advisable with most reputable operators.
By Julie-Anne Edwards, on October 1st, 2010
 The Victoria Falls " Mosi - oa - Tunya / Photo by Plains of Africa Safaris / Copyright 2010 The first time I visited the Victoria Falls, I was no more than 5 years of age, in the old Rhodesia days! My parents drove from the small village of Essevale in Southern Matabeleland, via Bulawayo, on little more than a strip road traversing beautiful Rhodesian Teak forests of the Bembezi and Gwaai Valley’s. The halfway stop and only refueling station at the old Gwaai Hotel was a welcome break from the long drive of more than 400km.
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