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	Chongwe River Camp Lower Zambezi - Zambia Exciting news from Chongwe River Camp who are opening a purpose built Bushcamp in July on Tsika Island, enabling a magnificent 2 to 5 day canoe safari experience along the Lower Zambezi. Tsika is approximately 35km upstream from Chongwe in an idealic setting of mixed woodland and reed beds with small channels, it offers 3 bush rooms under winter thorn trees with en-suite facilities. Rates will be the same as those for standard tents and the community development charge will not apply.
	Loisaba Wilderness Laikipia - Kenya Rain, glorious rain! At last the rains have arrived – the bush is green, the water holes full, the river is flowing and that means guests can have fun rafting and paddling. The wild dogs are back with us too, making it a great start to 2010 – even the camels seem to be smiling at the moment! On top of this, elephant, leopard, lion, giraffe, buffalo and many more still abound. There is possibly no better time to visit!
	The Hide Hwange National Park - Zimbabwe The Hide Undergoes Refurbishment and More The Hide has begun 2010 with a major refurbishment project which includes breaking down 4 tents and replacing them as deluxe suites on new sites. The deluxe suites will include a lounge-come-bedroom for travelling families. The existing tents will undergo major transformations with new bathrooms added to include a bath, outside shower and private toilet. The A-frame will undergo a top-to-toe makeover and we will have a new building to house the reception, curio shop and guest relations office. For the ‘foodies', the kitchen will be re-equipped too.
	Chada Katavi Katavi National Park - Tanzania In our opinion, Katavi National Park remains one of the greatest big mammal experiences of Africa. Miles from anywhere, in wildest west Tanzania, it has an almost mythical status and, it's thought, a greater density of animals than any other Tanzanian reserve. Massed on the plains are the last great herds of buffalo in East Africa, up to 1000 head. Its very remoteness means you won't be amongst the masses, you'll almost feel as if you have the park to yourself.
	Pumulani Lake Malawi National Park - Malawi Loyce Sikakula is a waitress at Pumulani with a beaming smile and some special talents. Loyce recycles all our waste paper to create beautiful hand made crafts. When we heard that Loyce was teaching local orphans in kasankha village how to make paper in her spare time we decided to help her out. Together with the local chief we are proud to announce the launch of a small hand craft center, where Loyce can teach eager children new skills. Other artisans will also hold workshops in basket weaving, batik painting and dug out canoe building.

How's That! Mowani Mountain Camp Damaraland - Namibia

Join us at the view point when your bottle is empty. We can guarantee you a refreshing G & T While the Dassies admire the cool cucumber through the kitchen window Our chef stands guarded, what a show "May I have my room key" the guest asks "please" It's a tented camp, left us laughing on our knees Whilst relaxing - hold onto your drinks and nuts Baboons in the waterhole showing you their Butts. So for adventure and style at Mowani Mountain Camp Visit us soon and we'll turn on your lamp.

Classic Recipe Governors' Spicy Chicken Laksa Governors' Camps (Kenya)

Ingredients: 4 Deboned corn-fed breasts of chicken 1 Small shallot finely diced 1 Small clove of garlic finely chopped 20g Ginger, peeled and grated 1 Stick of fresh lemongrass 2 Medium sized sweet potatoes diced into chunky cubes 2 Medium fresh ripe tomatoes blanched and chopped 6 Strands of saffron 500ml Fresh chicken stock 20g Garam masala 3 Fresh lime leaves 1 tsp Shrimp paste 1 Small bunch of fresh corriander 2 tbs Fish sauce 400ml Coconut milk

Method: Seal the chicken breasts in a little olive oil and set aside. Saute the onion, garlic, lemon grass, garam masala and chillies. Add chicken, stock, coconut milk, lime leaves, shrimp paste, saffron and tomato and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the diced potato and chicken breasts and slowly simmer for a further 15 minutes until the chicken and potato are just cooked. Transfer to a hot skillet and finish with freshly chopped coriander. Serve with fresh lime wedges! Happy cooking!

  

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Rwanda Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge South Africa Ant's Hill Garonga Safari Camp Jaci's Safari Lodge Motswari Private Game Reserve Makakatana Bay Lodge Tanzaniaa Nomad Tanzania: - Chada Katavi - 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 Sindabezi Island Zimbabwe Musango Safari Camp The Hide

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