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Wildlife in Africa
The nocturnal Aardvarks are found on savannah and bushland, south of Sahara.
What is of importance to these powerful diggers is a sufficient supply of ants and termites, water and not to hard soil.
found in: Serengeti np, Tanzania; Kafue np, Zambia; South Luangwa np, Zambia;
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Eastern Lowland Gorillas are said to be sociable and peaceful animals.
These creatures are the largest of all apes and they are only found in Congo.
Found in: Kahuzi-Biega national park, Congo; Maiko National Park, Congo; Tayna/Mboke community reserve, Congo (Zaire);
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The Cape Cobra is active during the day/early evening and inhabit areas in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
This snake is quick and might be aggressive. The venom is lethal to humans.
Found in: Kgalagadi np, Botswana; Fish river canyon, Namibia; Addo np, South Africa;
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The Puff Adder is a venomous snake found throughout most of Africa.
It might grow up to 1,9 m in lenght and weight as much as 6 kg. The venom is lethal to humans.
Found in: Etosha NP, Namibia; Hwange NP, Zimbabwe;
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The dwarf crocodile is the smallest of crocodile species. It is native to Africa and despite of beeing named "dwarf", it can reach 1,9 m in length.
This endangered specie is found in swamps and in slow moving rivers in the rain forest.
Found in:
Likouala swamp forest, Congo; Minkebe National Park, Gabon; Angola;
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Boboons are a usual sight in many African countries.
They are very adaptable when it come to habitat, as long as there is a water source available.
Found in: Amboseli NP, Kenya
Trees in Africa
Assegai tree (Curtisia dentata)
Bushveld honeysuckle-tree (Turraea nilotica)
Common coral-tree (Erythrina lysistemon)
Hat tree (Brachychiton discolor)
Honeysuckle tree (Turraea floribunda)
Kalahari Bauhinia (wild coffee beans) (Bauhinia petersiana)
Lebombo ironwood (Simbi-tree) (Androstachys johnsonii)
Pawnbroker tree (Excoecaria bussei)
Quinine tree (Rauvolfia caffra)
Red Bushwillow (Combretum apiculatum)
Rhodesian rubber tree (Diplorhynchus condylocarpon)
Shepherds Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Sickle-leaved Albizia (Albizia harveyi)
Silver Cluster-leaf (Terminalia sericea)
South African Honeysuckle (Turraea obtusifolia)
Transvaal Gardenia (Gardenia volkensii)
Trumpet thorn (Catophractes alexandrii)
Umbrella Thorn (Acacia tortilis)
Zambezi honeysuckle tree (Turraea zambesica)
Zimbabwe Aloe (Aloe excelsa)
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Safari and wilderness areas in Mozambique, south-east Africa |
Banhine National Park |
This park is situated between the Limpopo river and the Changane river, east of the Kruger national park in South Africa. Unlike Kruger, not many safari tourists visits the wilderness of Banhine.
Location: Southern Mozambique, Size: 7000 sq. km, altitude: ?,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Bazaruto Archipelago National Park |
The Bazaruto Archipelago is no good for a safari, but rather a good way to round of a safari. 5 tropical and pristine islands on the coast of Mozambique.
Location: Southern coast of Mozambique, Size: 1600 sq. km, Altitude: Sea level,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Chimanimani Transfrontier Park |
Location: Along Zimbabwe/Mocambique border, Size: ?, Altitude: ?,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Gorongosa National Park |
Sometimes described as Africa's "lost Eden"
Location: Central Mozambique, Size: 5370 sq. km, Altitude: ? - 1862 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Chitengo Safari Camp |
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Limpopo National Park |
Location: Southern Mozambique, Size: 10 000 sq. km, Altitude: ?,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: Machampane Wilderness Camp
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Quirimbas National Park |
Location: Northern Mozambique, Size: 7500 sq. km, Altitude: 0 - ? m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Guludo Beach Lodge |
Mipande Bush Lodge |
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Zinave National Park |
Location: eastern Zimbabwe, Size: 6000 sq. km, Altitude: 2 000 - 2 400 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Gile Reserve |
Location: Northeastern Mozambique, Size: 2100 sq. km, Altitude: ?,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Manda Wilderness Community Game Reserve |
Location: Northwestern Mozambique, Size: 1000 sq. km, Altitude: 500 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Manda Nkwichi Lodge |
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Maputo Special Reserve |
Location: Sothern Mozambique, Size: 800 sq. km, altitude: 0 - 30 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Marromeu Reserve |
Location: Central Mozambique, Size: 1500 sq. km, Altitude: ?,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Niassa Reserve |
Niassa reserve in northern Mozambique is sometimes called "one of the most pristine wilderness areas in Africa". With the planned 10 000 sq. km large and 160 km long Selous - Niassa wildlife corridor, a vast, nearly 100 000 sq. km large and even grander wilderness area will be created.
Location: Northern Mozambique, Size: 42 400 sq. km, Altitude: 200 - 1400 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: Lugenda Wilderness Camp, Moja Safari Wilderness
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Pomene Reserve |
Location: Southern Mozambique, Size: 200 sq. km, Altitude: ?,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Bilene |
Location: Southern Mozambique, Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Praia Do Sol Resort overlooking the San Martino Lagoon. A lagoon that lies along side the warm Indian Ocean,
A sunshine paradise. A rustic beach Escape. Where soft white coral sand and warm people await your arrival.
Chalets are A-frame, single and double-story structures are built up into
the hillside and in the natural bush. The Larger chalets have patios
overlooking the lagoon.
All accommodation comes standard with mosquito nets, towels, fans, Tea &
Coffee Stations.
Comfortable mattresses and white cotton bed linen is our quality
signature.
All rates are on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis and when you join us
for breakfast, lunch or supper, you won't be disappointed.
keep on eye on the outside world with our DSTV linked television, great
for sports fans !
P. Adr.:Praia Do Sol, Bilene, MOzambique
Website:Praia Do Sol websiteEmail:info@pdsol.co.za
Phone:+27 82 330 2383 Fax: GPS: S25 17 31.2 - E33 13 51
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Maputo |
Location: Southern Mozambique, Altitude: ?, Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Palmeiras Guest House
A Guest House with personalized attention, familiar surroundings and a
hearty welcome in Maputo City.
Conveniently located on a walking distance to any place in town. Entering
in Palmeiras Guest House gives you a warm feeling of coming home.
Palmeiras Guest House offers our clients 6 rooms with private WC, TV, AC
rooms, telephone, fax and wireless internet facilities provided with your
own computer, 24 hours security, car parking for a maximum of 3 vehicles,
laundry service, continental breakfast, and mini bar service.
Adress:Patrice Lumumba Avenue Nr. 948, Maputo, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Website:Palmeira Website
Email:carlos.pereira@tvcabo.co.mz
Phone:(+258) 82-3069200 Cell:(+258) 82 306 9200
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Pemba |
Location: Northern Mozambique, Altitude: ?, Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Ulala Lodge have taken care to use local materials (coco leaves, bamboo,teak
decks, red sand) in all construction, delicately blended with modern
facilities to provide comfort in a unique style.
We have one stilt bungalow and one double bungalow equipped with large rooms
and private bathrooms.
All rooms have hot water, large mosquito net, a safe, and king size or double
beds plus one single bed.
The rooms of the double bungalow can be joined for families..
At the moment all meals are taken on the deck of our house, it' s more like a
guest house, but soon a bar, a restaurant will open.
P. Adr.:Pemba, Mozambique
Website:www.ulala-lodge.com
Email: conntact@ulala-lodge.com
Phone:+258 82 74 15 104/+258 82 71 09 117 Fax:Gps: 5'17.00S and 40 33'.00 E
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Accommodation in Mozambique |
Caju Afrique Inharime Mozambique,
Barra Lake and Sea, southern Mozambique,
Esperanca do Mar, southern Mozambique,
Manico Camp, southern Mozambique,
Quatro Amigos, southern Mozambique,
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