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	Pumulani Malawi Pumulani is proud to be a member of the very exclusive Classic Safari Camps of Africa group. Situated on the southern shores of Lake Malawi, its 20 bed lodge is surrounded by a National Park and is secluded from the busy shore life. Owned by Robin Pope Safaris, Pumulani provides a relaxing 'beach solution' after a safari. The villas are spread across the mountain side and there is something for everyone to do, from families to honeymooners.
	Motswari Private Game Reserve Timbavati, South Africa Previously known as Timbavati, the entire staff at Motswari feel like they've come home in being members of Classic Safari Camps of Africa again. Welcome back Motswari. This exclusive South African resort is still the original traditional nostalgic bush camp owned by the Geiger family since 1979. "We have done much to maintain this image as well as conform to the ideals of Fair Trade in Tourism in habitat management and community involvement" says Evelyn Millard. This and the 25km open boundary between their traversing and the Kruger National Park ensure a rich safari experience.
	Tortilis Bordering Amboseli National Park, Kenya Christmas and New Year at the Tortilis Camp were celebrated in many ways - lions on the Tortilis Concession brought in 4 new cubs and they celebrated the early return of zebra and gnus. The famous Amboseli elephants streamed back into the Park, bearing with them many a lively batch of tiny calves while Mt Kilimanjaro proudly beamed over the Camp in full view. On Christmas eve, guests celebrated with the traditional Maasai chanting, jumping and stomping by the local Moran. New Year's eve was celebrated with a special wine-tasting sundowner atop Kitirua Hill while their guests gazed at the final magnificent African sunset..."
	Tena Tena Luangwa Valley, Zambia Tena Tena remains one of Africa's iconic camps. For over twenty years Robin and Jo Pope have been operating this discrete, understated, tented camp in the South Luangwa. Their focus has always been on the guiding, the high standard of service and the friendly welcoming atmosphere. And so it remains. As competitive pressure increases to build villa sized tents filled with hotel room luxuries, the Popes have kept Tena Tena true to the original safari traditions.
	Onguma Plains Etosha, Namibia "the place you do not want to leave..." The onset of the summer months has brought with it some very welcoming rain. The good soaking has completely transformed the barren landscape into a thriving bushveld mosaic! With the culmination of determination and passion, and at the best of times, true grit, from all the staff, 2008 was terrific and they would like to build on that in 2009. "You can wipe the dust of Africa from your boots, but never from your heart".

How's That! Jaci's Safari Lodge Madikwe, South Africa

Nocturnal visitor and biltong thief! During the night Jan heard a knocking at the patio door of our house, when he went to have a look he saw a streak of white scuttling off. Opening the door to investigate, he found a honey badger - using threatening growls, the badger and Jan ascertained their individual escape routes - happy to report there was no clash between them and Jan now knows who found his biltong stock!

Classic Recipe Whole Baked Tilapia Semliki Safari Lodge (Toro- Semliki Wildlife Reserve, Uganda)
Whole baked fish in a mellow, African/Indian sauce served with roasted root vegetables.
Ingredients: 1 medium whole Tilapia, scaled and cleaned 1 medium red onion, finely sliced half tsp grated garlic half tsp grated ginger Bay leaf Coarse salt and black pepper Peanut oil half tsp leaf Masala Smoked banana leaf for wrapping Roasted root vegetables Odii sauce (Odii is a paste of pounded sim sim and g nuts, typically found in the North of Uganda, thinned out with a little lemon juice, sweetened and spiced up a little. It makes a wonderful accompaniment to freshly caught fish)
Method: - Rinse the fish well under running water ensuring the body cavity is thoroughly cleaned. - Score the skin diagonally and place on a banana leaf. - Rub with a little leaf Masala and coarse salt. - Drizzle with a little peanut oil. - Fill the cavity of the fish with garlic, onion, ginger, bay leaf and Masala mix, scatter a little of this mix onto the banana leaf. - Carefully wrap the fish in the smoked banana leaf. - Grill the fish parcels over hot coals and finish off in the oven. - Once tender, carefully open the banana leaf and brown under the grill. To Serve: Serve the fish whole accompanied by roasted root vegetables and a little Odii sauce.

  

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South Africa Ant's Hill Garonga Safari Camp Jaci's Safari Lodge Motswari Private Game Reserve Tanzaniaa Nomad Tanzania: - Greystoke Mahale - Sand Rivers Selous Uganda Uganda Safari Co: - Semliki Safari Lodge - Apoka Safari Lodge Zambia Chongwe River Camp Robin Pope Safaris: - Tena Tena Tongabezi Zimbabwe Musango Safari Camp The Hide

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