These travel blogs across Africa and India offer the opportunity to get motivated, gain insights, expand your knowledge.
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Travel Blogs Across Africa and India
Walking in the Wild in India
There is nothing quite like being out in the wild in India. Smelling, hearing, and sensing nature is the highlight of any safari.
The chaos of Food Shopping in an African Market
There is something wonderful about the chaos of shopping in an African market. Here are my experiences of the “Crazy Market” in Eswatini.
Sensational sensory safari for the blind
Who said that a safari is just for seeing? It’s a little unusual, but a safari for the blind or visually impaired is a fantastic experience.
What to do before you travel
Here are our top tips on what to do before you go to Africa – covering mobile phones, dealing with banks, sorting visas, and COVID-19 rules.
Feeding White Rhino Calves
It’s not often that you’re woken at midnight to feed white rhino calves. I got roped into helping with this unusual task in exchange for a bed!
The stupid 5 (as opposed to the Big 5)
Most people have heard of Africa’s famous Big 5 safari animals. But what are Africa’s dumbest animals, or the Stupid 5?
Where have Namibia’s wild horses come from?
Horses are rarely found in southern Africa. Despite this, wild horses have flourished in Namibia. But where did they come from?
Transporting Elephants in Zimbabwe
In 1992 the largest elephant ever translocated happened in the Save Valley Conservancy, Zimbabwe – it was memorable in more ways than one!
Chased by an Ostrich in Eswatini
I was chased by a bird! Admittedly it was a big bird, but being chased by an Ostrich does not do much for your bush credibility.
Patience needed with public transport in Africa!
Patience and public transport in Africa will never go together, well not in my lifetime anyway. Ordinarily a 3-hour journey, took over 7hrs.
Walking with rhino – too close for comfort
“Anyone need a change of underwear?” It has been a heart stopping, nerve wracking and exhilarating moment. How close had those rhino been?
Tracking buffalo in Zimbabwe – too close for comfort
I put a tree between myself and the buffalo I was tracking, it was a thin tree, but still a tree, what ever the size, it was better than none.
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How to Pack for India?
When packing for a holiday to India, less is definitely more. Most things you need can be bought there, don’t worry if you forget some items.
Packing made easy for your holiday
To make life a bit easier here are some top packing tips from the Sense Earth team to remove the stress from the start of your holiday.
What to pack for your holiday
What to pack for your holiday can be a bit overwhelming. We have created this helpful guide and general kit list to give you suggestions.
Top 10 items to take on safari
We are often asked what items you should take for on safari. There are the obvious but there are other things that you might not think of.
