Articles, tagged with "black rhino", page 2
11th December 2010
Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest parks in the country. It was opened in April 1948 and it covers 11, 747 square kilometers. It located in Taita District at a small town called Voi. It borders other important parks like Chyulu Hills and Mkomaz...
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adventure africa expedition
26th November 2010
WWF has launched a campaign to raise support and funding for those rangers who put their lives on the line to protect Africa's rhinos. Rhino poaching has increased dramatically over the past year-and-a half, fuelled by demand for Rhino horns used in tradi...
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Steppes Travel
25th September 2010
Big 5 safaris in South Africa are a must-do for anyone fascinated by wildlife. Big 5 refers to buffalo, elephant, ion, leopard and rhino – the term comes from the animals considered most dangerous to hunt. Now the thrill comes from photographing them in t...
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bookmyroom-sa
15th September 2010
What could be more exciting and impressive to go out on a safari holiday with their loved ones? For a lover of nature is a dream come true. When you think vacation safari, African safaris are the first that come to mind. These have become popular in recen...
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hoteldelhi
08th September 2010
Aberdare ranges are found in Kenya at a place known as Nyandarua. They cover 160km on the northern part of the country and they have an elevation height of 3,350 metres or 11,000 feet. They form the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley on the north to ...
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adventure africa expedition
08th September 2010
Getting married is an exciting but stressful time in anyone’s life. But with that said you do have the delights of the honeymoon to look forward to afterwards!
For many happy couples there is nothing more exciting than knowing you have a week or tw...
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Paul Buchanan
02nd September 2010
If you're hoping to take a holiday that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted, then there can be few better destinations that Kenya. Home to spectacular landscapes and many fascinating animals, Kenya is the kind of place that leaves a lasting imp...
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Paul Buchanan
01st September 2010
Kenya is famed for its enthralling game parks that offer tremendous experiences to visitors. The parks are situated in different parts of the country. But right at the capital centre stands Nairobi National Park. For those who don’t like being far away fr...
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adventure africa expedition
27th August 2010
Rhino’s are part of the big five animals of the wild. They are also one of the biggest attractions to visitors in Africa. They are of two types; the white and the black rhino. They are also the second largest mammals after the elephants. They are mostly f...
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adventure africa expedition
12th August 2010
Of all the animals of Africa, the lion is the most iconic. One of the so called Big 5, Lions are the only big cats that live in social groups made up of mostly females with a resident dominant male. The largest of the big cats in Africa, your best chan...
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Daniel Collins
05th August 2010
A large volcanic caldera in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania is known as Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is a fascinating and unusual Conservation Area. This extraordinary volcanic landscape is rich and fertile, with stunning craters and lakes is th...
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wab15
14th July 2010
When you think Kenya safari, perhaps its Amboseli you are thinking. Indeed one of the popular images of an African safari in most wildlife documenteries is that of a herd of elephants strolling across the plains with the snow-capped peak of a mountain in ...
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Becky Jean
12th July 2010
I awoke startled by an unfamiliar ring of a telephone and scrambled to find the phone in my dark unfamiliar room. Shaken back to reality from a deep sleep, my memory returned to me slowly as I realised where I was. Our game ranger, Richard, sounding brigh...
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Claire
08th July 2010
Kenya is a place for adventure lovers. Kenya is known as the 'jewel of East Africa' due to its white sandy beaches, superb scenery, magnificent wildlife, savannahs and national parks. It's a country with over 50 reserves and parks and about 6 maritime par...
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righttravel
22nd June 2010
This is another member of the big five community found in Kenya. It consists of the white and black rhino. The black rhino is the one commonly found in Kenya. The name 'black' is derived from how it looks once it wallows in mud. Generally, it is not bla...
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Animal Passion Tours & Safaris