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    Terrance Talks Travel: A Pocket Guide To African Safaris
    Terrance Talks Travel: A Pocket Guide To African Safaris
    Terrance Talks Travel: A Pocket Guide To African Safaris
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    Terrance Talks Travel: A Pocket Guide To African Safaris

    By Terrance Zepke

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    No one ever died saying "I wish I had traveled less"...and safaris are one of the BEST trips you'll ever take!

    Did you know that African safaris are as affordable as many U.S. vacations?

    Did you know there are many wonderful family safaris?

    Did you know that WHEN you go is just as important as the type of safari and destination you choose?

    Did you know there are lots of safari options, such as overland safaris, foot safaris, and canoe safaris?

    Learn Terrance'S "TEN STEPS TO A PERFECT SAFARI", the five best family safaris, a list of the best safari parks throughout Africa, a list of reputable safari companies and cruises, a safari animals checklist, packing checklist, tips for saving money on safaris, and much more!

    Terrance Zepke is the host of Terrance Talks Travel on Blog Talk Radio and an award-winning author of two dozen books, including THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CHEAP TRAVEL: SAVE UP TO 90% ON LODGING, FLIGHTS, TOURS, CRUISES, AND MORE!, COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA: WELCOME TO THE LOWCOUNTRY, and TERRANCE TALKS TRAVEL: A POCKET GUIDE TO SOUTH AFRICA.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTerrance Zepke
    Release dateJan 12, 2015
    ISBN9780996065047
    Terrance Talks Travel: A Pocket Guide To African Safaris
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    Terrance Zepke

    Terrance Zepke has a B.A. in Journalism and a Masters degree in Mass Communications and has also studied parapsychology, which is the study of paranormal phenomena, at the renowned Rhine Research Center. She is an award-winning and best-selling author of more than fifty books. Terrance has traveled to every continent and enjoyed all kinds of amazing adventures, such as piranha fishing on the Amazon River, an elephant safari in Nepal, dog-sledding in the Arctic, and spending the night in the famously creepy Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum as part of a paranormal investigation. She is in demand as a speaker and has been featured on NPR, The Learning Channel, History Channel, Around the World, CNN, Rick Steves Show, Good Morning Show, and the Travel Channel. She is the host of TERRANCE TALKS TRAVEL: UBER ADVENTURES and co-host of A WRITER'S JOURNEY: FROM BLANK PAGE TO PUBLISHED. More about this author, her books, and dozens of free repots can be found on www.terrancezepke.com and www.terrancetalkstravel.com

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      Terrance Talks Travel - Terrance Zepke

      Terrance Talks Travel:

      A Pocket Guide to African Safaris

      Terrance Zepke

      Copyright © 2015 by Terrance Zepke

      Smashwords Edition

      All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, and photographic including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

      All queries should be directed to: www.safaripublishing.net

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Zepke, Terrance

      Terrance Talks Travel: A Pocket Guide to African Safaris

      America/Terrance Zepke p. cm.

      ISBN 978-0-9960650-2-3

      Travel-Africa. 2. Adventure Travel Africa. 3. Safari-Africa. 4. Africa. 5. East Africa. 6. South Africa. 7. Africa-Tour Operators.8. National Parks-Africa. Africa- Wildlife. 9. Family Safari-Africa.I. Title.

      First edition

      10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

      CONTENTS

      Introduction

      Fun Facts

      Ten Steps To Planning A Perfect Safari

      Step #1: Decide Where & How To Go

      Step #2: Best Time To Go

      Step #3: How To Get The Best Price

      Step #4: Book Your Safari

      Step #5: Find A Flight

      Step #6: Buy Travel Insurance

      Step #7: Vaccinations

      Step #8: Visas & Passports

      Step #9: What To Pack

      Step #10: Get Psyched

      Safari Animals Checklist

      List of Safari Companies & Safari Cruises

      Titles by Terrance

      Pix & Notes

      Introduction

      I have been to Africa many times and still feel as if I’ve barely scratched the surface. There are so many things to do and see that it is a perfect vacation destination for all ages. In fact, one of the best family vacations you can have is a safari trip. Young and old can appreciate the many splendors and activities, such as a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and seeing giraffes and gazelles up close during a bush walk. Africa holds a special place in my heart and I am sure that it will for you too—if you decide to participate in this truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

      But there’s a lot you need to know before you go. For one thing, Africa is a continent—not a country. Fifty-four countries make up this enormous continent. In fact, Africa is the second largest continent in the world. Africa makes up more than twenty percent of our world’s land mass. It is three times bigger than the United States of America.

      Africa has more than 1 billion inhabitants from 3,000 ethnic groups. Each country has its own currency. Roughly 2,000 languages are spoken in Africa. South Africa alone has 11 official languages!

      Some places in Africa are high in crime, just like other places around the world. Most of these are not even places where tourists go, such as The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Somalia, and a few pockets of Nairobi, and Zimbabwe. For the most part, however, Africa is quite safe.

      While there are lots of other things to do in Africa besides safaris, let’s face it, they are the main attraction—and rightfully so! For the most part, Africa’s wildlife is confined to national parks and reserves. But then again, most of Africa is comprised of game reserves, World Heritage Sites, and national parks. There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, such places scattered throughout Africa. This book is about making sure travelers find the perfect safari experience for them. After all, a safari is not one size fits all. One traveler may be looking for a particular experience, such as a birding safari in the Okavango Delta while another traveler is interested in gorilla trekking in Uganda. Some travelers will choose participatory camping safaris in Namibia while others prefer to stay in the luxurious William Holden Safari Club in East Africa. The point of this book is to make sure you know all the options and then take you step by step through the

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