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	Garonga Safari Camp Limpopo Province, South Africa The alternative energy programme at Garonga is proving very fruitful after only a couple of months in operation. Likewise, the “Grey Water” is recycled so cleanly now that even the “Fussier of the Ellies” drink from the waterhole, this results in an enormous water saving as water does not have to be pumped from the Borehole any longer.
	Onguma The Fort Etosha, Namibia The Batis Birding Training took place at the Onguma Game Reserve from the 5th to the 15th July 2010. The aim is for guides to gain more confidence as they learn more about birds and be able to entice bird enthusiasts. The Beginners Curriculum taught the guides how to use binoculars, locate birds as well as being able to identify the various types of bird species and their social behaviour. The advanced Curriculum covers Birds of Etosha and is based around birds found in and around the Etosha National Park.
	Tena Tena Luangwa Valley, Zambia Tena Tena’s game viewing area is looking great. The cooler temperatures combined with the open nature of the bush this time of year has made walking a highlight of this season. Because of the abundance of leopards in the park, guests who stay three or more nights are well assured of spotting one of these magnificent but shy creatures. In addition, two endemic species occupy the South Luangwa – Thorneycroft giraffe found in the park’s central area and Cookson’s wildebeest generally confined to the north. In addition to the walking safaris guests can avail themselves of game drives and night drives.
	Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Virunga Mountains, Rwanda We are delighted to announce that The Sabyinyo Community Lodge Association (SACOLA) opened two new villages of 20 houses each which they had built with revenue gained from Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge for destitute members of the local community to live in. Gorilla news; the Kwitonda Group, which has 3 males, has a new leader, Kighoma, helping to settle the group. In the Pabios Group one of the males, 15 year old Rukundu left to form his own group and, on the 29th, a new baby was seen for the first time, which is great news.

How's That! Sindabezi / Tongabezi Victoria Falls, Zambia

Zambezi doesn’t translate to ‘The Great River’ for nothing! Every year, six countries hold their collective breath as the famously fickle floods rush down to bestow both blessings and adversity. Victoria Falls puts on her party dress while Sindabezi staff ready their battle dress! 2010 was always going to be a little different. The NEW chalets were built with the Zambezi’s most mischievous mood in mind and fortunately, no rooms were lost to the floods.

Classic Recipe Spinach and Roast Onion Soup Motswari Private Game Reserve (South Africa)

Ingredients: 6 Medium onions – cut into slices 3 x 500g packets spinach, chopped 3 x Medium potatoes – peeled and sliced 600ml Chicken stock 600ml Full cream milk 100ml Fresh cream Salt and pepper 100g Butter

Method: Boil spinach with half of the chicken stock cube. 1. Place the butter and onions into a medium heated oven and roast until the onions are cooked through (this will take approx. 45 min) 2. Boil potatoes in a pot with the chicken stock and until soft 3. Add the chopped spinach to the potatoes and cook until wilted 4. Liquidize to create a smooth soup 5. Add milk and cream and check the seasoning, set aside a small amount of fresh cream to use as a garnish Or, make this recipe even more decedent by crumbling feta cheese over it before serving…. Serves 6 Enjoy!

  

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