The Giraffe is not officially part of the African Big 5. But I believe seeing one live in the wild clearly leaves an impression just as memorable as any of the Big 5. A safari is not the same without seeing this magnificent mammal. From watching them run in Zimbabwe near Victoria Falls, to seeing […]
The Zebra: Black or White Stripes?
by Craig Zabransky on August 10, 2010 in Photo
Although my first view of a Zebra was through a bus window on traveling in the land of Zs – Zambia and Zimbabwe, it was not until South Africa where I watched the African equids up close and personal. It was at Kruger National Park where I enjoyed a few Zebra sightings. See if you can […]
Drifting along the Chobe River, Botswana
by Craig Zabransky on August 6, 2010 in Destination, Photo
Here two Hippos are joining friends in the river. you don’t often witness Hippos on the move, we were fortunate. In the distance, you can see a few other tourists taking in the view of the elephant in the back. And all this is just a few meters from the herd of thirsty elephants. The […]
The Thirsty Elephant Herd along the Chobe
by Craig Zabransky on August 3, 2010 in Photo
After witnessing the excitement of a single elephant on the edge of the river taking a drink, the boat headed a bit deeper into Chobe National Park. Then as we drifted, a breeding herd came for a sip. By the end of my African adventure, my ‘elephant in the wild’ counter may have topped 100 across […]
On the road from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
by stayadventurous on July 30, 2010 in Photo
I wanted to share a photo I took in Namibia on the road from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund. To me this photo speaks. It simply and softly says, “Africa.” And to get you excited as July ends, I want to explain “All Africa – All August” here at Stay Adventurous. Starting this Sunday, August 1st (or really today) […]
Stars & Stripes with the Vuvuzela
by Craig Zabransky on June 23, 2010 in Photo
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