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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
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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 Mozambiqueis 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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