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"Drama in the Mara"... epic account of a lion cub rescue

				Here's an epic sequence of photo account attributed to Jean Largot in which a lion cub is rescued by its mother in the Masai Mara. It happened during the annual migration last month. See the full sequence and rescue on ZambeziZone or Facebook.

Last minute safaris and preparing for 2012
 

• The Zambezi & Luangwa River Safari: 3 nights in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe plus 5 nights in the Luangwa Valley, Zambia; that's 8 nights on safari including activities and local flights.  Valid until May 2012.
• The Zambezi and Chobe River Safari: 3 nights in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe plus 3 nights on the Chobe River, Botswana; a 6 night safari including activities and local transfers.  Valid until March 2012.

Check availability with Liz Ferreira and quote "Two Rivers Safaris"

2011 safaris at peak!
 

• Namibia: Damaraland and the Kunene region have had a spot of early rain; rhino sightings have been excellent; scenery is always dramatic as summer approaches.

• Botswana: Okavango water levels are slipping leaving a complex quilt work of waterways; elephants have been "testy" at Vumbura; artist friend Noel Smith has returned with inspiration for another year;  7 separate leopard sightings were recorded in a single day at Chitabe; Duba Plains has reported epic lion and buffalo battles; the Selinda Pride now numbers 20 lions

• Zimbabwe: Leopard, lion, wild dog and aardvark have provided excitement at Ruchomechi in Mana Pools as the Zambezi levels recede; Hwange's action is centred around the last waterholes at Little Makalolo and lions remain the big drawcard at Davison's.

• Zambia: Hot weather has been punctuated by some early rain; lodges are full; Zambia's migration time is approaching - wildebeest in the Liuwa Plains, Bats in the Kasanka.  Last minute space available on one Liuwa safari in December.

• Uganda: Praveen Moman recently opened the new Kyambura Gorge near Queen Elizabeth NP in western Uganda.  A practical ecotourism initiative connecting guests with the conservation of local wildlife, chimpanzees and the communities nearby.

• Tanzania - Mahale: There's been lots of drama with the Mahale chimps over the last fortnight - Primu was tragically ousted at the beginning of the month and Alofu has declared himself king.  Watch this space.

• Tanzania - "river crossing mayhem":
  Festo reported "about 3,000 wildebeest completely blocking the river, creating four or five lines of nearly 20 metres wide";
  Ole encountered a wildebeest crossing of around 10000 on the Mara River about 7km from Lamai;
  Fadhili described the biggest group of around 100000 wildebeest he's ever seen.
  If the annual wildebeest migration is on your wish-list then see our early bird offer!

River crossing mayhem!  Mara River, northern Serengeti, Tanzania

Capture an extraordinary offer!

First-come-first-served: 6 nights, two people, with Norman Carr Safaris in Zambia.  Valid in November only.  Quote "Norman Carr Safaris" for Jackie.

Early bird special: Book a week long migration safari with us before the end of November.  Valid through 2012, Tanzania or Kenya. Early bird migration safaris.

Honeymoon offers: 25% off in Tanzania (Sand Rivers, Kiba Point, Greystoke Mahale, Chada Katavi, Lamai Serengeti Jan-Mar and Nov 2012; Serengeti Safari Comp, Nduara Loliondo Mar-May 2012)

Wilderness Safaris: Nov-April 2012 except Xmas and Easter.  Practically unbeatable offers in 23 spots across Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.