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		<title>Uganda - Pearl Of Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Uganda is a beautiful country with an impressive people. This is one of my favourite countries in all of Africa. The people of Uganda have survived the troubles of 1967-86 period and emerged standing upright and wearing a smile. In that short period, the country suffered under the caprice of two despicable despots. One was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/uganda-pearl-of-africa-2/</link>
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		<title>Tsavo East in Kenya - Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Kenya safari Holiday would not be complete without visiting Tsavo East National Park, which is part of the Tsavo National Park, which comprises Tsavo East and Tsavo West forming the biggest game sanctuary in Kenya, covering over twenty one thousand square Km&#8217;s.
Amongst the main attractions of the park on your africa kenya safari are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/tsavo-east-in-kenya-africa/</link>
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		<title>Tropical Island Vacations In Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to island vacations, Africa is one great destination for some of the most luxurious hideaways.
This is no surprise. Blessed with pristine white sand beaches, private islands, and rich marine life, many resorts already have the perfect setting for great tropical island getaways.
If you want to stay in one of the most luxurious [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/tropical-island-vacations-in-africa/</link>
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		<title>Travelling in South Africa for dummies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Overview of South Africa for Travelers. As recently as 1991, apartheid was the rule of law in South Africa. The term means separate and effectively divided the country along racial lines in practically every element of society.
The Portuguese were the first to land in South Africa in 1488, but didnt claim a colony. The Dutch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/travelling-in-south-africa-for-dummies/</link>
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		<title>South African Basic Travel Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[South Africa lies at the southernmost part of the African continent. It is bordered to the north by Botswana and Zimbabwe, to the northeast by Mozambique and Swaziland and to the northwest by Namibia. On the east coastline lies the Indian Ocean, the Southern coastline the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, and Atlantic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/south-african-basic-travel-tips/</link>
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		<title>South Africa Culture</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Drive along one of South Africa&#8217;s scenic strips and you will notice a landscape composed of a backdrop of wide open spaces, blue mountains and blood-red sunsets. These scenes abound, but given the nature of the culture in South Africa, your attention could swiftly switch to a small boy gallantly escorting herds of cattle, end [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/south-africa-culture/</link>
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		<title>South Africa Country Overview</title>
		<description><![CDATA[South Africa was once divided into two British Colonies, namely the Colony of Natal and the Cape Colony, and two Boer Afrikaner Republics, namely the Orange Free State and the Transvaal. The Union of South Africa was formed in 1910 after 8 years of negotiations after the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 - 1902. The Republic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/south-africa-country-overview/</link>
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		<title>Preparing your Holidays to Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many new and exciting things to see in Africa. There is no way anyone could possibly see everything there is to see in one trip. This is why travelers need to decide exactly what they want to see before taking their trip so they can book the appropriate safari. There are many animals [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/preparing-your-holidays-to-africa/</link>
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		<title>Ol Malo Upmost Luxury African Safari Lodge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ol-Malo or &#8216;The Place of the Greater Kudu&#8217; the perfect Luxury African Safari Lodge is set in a 5000 acre ranch and game sanctuary along the Uaso Nyiro River, overlooked by the massive snow covered Mount Kenya in the background, and it overlooks the Mukagodo home of the nomadic Ndorobo people.
It consists of four very [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/ol-malo-upmost-luxury-african-safari-lodge/</link>
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		<title>Offroad In Kenya</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are looking forward to visiting the light house at Lake Victoria Safari Village at Mbita point. Spending a few days in it will be a new experience. The landscape from Kisumu to Luanda Kotieno on the shores of Asembo Bay, off the road to Bondo, is full of ancient features: age-old Cambrian rocks fill [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/offroad-in-kenya/</link>
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		<title>Namaqua National Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Escape to the land of contrasts where the fresh smell of daisies, colourful spring flowers and sweet melodies greet you. Namaqua National Park boasts with a kaleidescope of indigenous flora species every spring time and it is for this reason alone that people are drawn to the area.
- Breathe in the fragrant aromas of spring [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/namaqua-national-park/</link>
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		<title>The Rhino</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rhino or Rhinoceros is another of the “big five” and is in the family Rhinocerotidae. Two of the species in this family are native to Africa and three to southern Asia. The three species that are most endangered are the Javan Rhino, Sumatran Rhino and The Black Rhinoceros. The Indian Rhino is also endangered [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/the-rhino/</link>
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		<title>Modjadji - African fabled Rain Queen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern border, this province is rich in wildlife, spectacular scenery and a wealth of historical and cultural treasures.
Known as the Great North, Limpopo province is home to ancient lands and pre-historic secrets. This is home to Modjadji, the fabled Rain Queen; The Stone Age and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/modjadji-african-fabled-rain-queen/</link>
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		<title>The Lion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most famous of the “big five”, the Lion or Panthera Leo is a member of the family Felidae and is one of the four big cats in the Panthera genus. Large males can exceed 250kg in weight and it is the second largest living cat after the Tiger.
Lions in their natural habitat [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/the-lion/</link>
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		<title>Lake Nakuru National Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya was established in 1961, and it has grown from just the lake and the mountains around to now include a lot of the savannahs. As a consequence the amount of wildlife to view has increased enormously, making Nakuru a very worthwhile part of any African safari trip. It is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/lake-nakuru-national-park/</link>
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		<title>The Leopard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another big cat of the “big five” is the Leopard or Panthera Pardus which is a mammal of the Felidae family and is the smallest of the four big cats of the genus Panthera, which includes the Tiger, Lion and Jaguar along with the Leopard. The Leopard was once seen across southern Eurasia and Africa [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/the-leopard/</link>
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		<title>Kenya Best Safari and Lion Country</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The African lion is fabled as the King of the African Jungle. On a recent vacation to the Maasai Mara game reserve in Kenya, I was awed at the sheer respect that the African lion commands. It was one of the most rewarding trips in all my wildlife safari vacations.
It was the morning a day [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/kenya-best-safari-and-lion-country/</link>
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		<title>The Elephant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the best known “big five” is the Elephant which is part of the Proboscidea family and is the class of Mammalia. They were once classified along with other thick skinned animals in a now invalid order, Pachydermata.
At the moment there are three living species – the African Bush Elephant, the African Forest Elephant [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/the-elephant/</link>
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		<title>Kenya Airways</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the next 10-20 years, Kenya Airways aims to grow into a decidedly dominant carrier in Africa with a notable presence in Asia, Europe and the Americas while operating a modern fleet of new airplanes. Kenya Airways was on pace to become a world-class network airline by 2005.
Kenya Airways growing fleet
Despite the downturn in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/kenya-airways/</link>
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		<title>The Cape Buffalo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Cape Buffalo may be more commonly known as the African Buffalo and is a bovid from the family of the Bovidae. Generally Savanna type buffalos are up to 1.6meters high and 3 meters long and weigh around 500-900 kg – males are usually bigger than the females and are the only gender to reach [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/the-cape-buffalo/</link>
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		<title>South Luangwa National Park - Zambia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Luangwa River is situated in a valley with three national parks and South Luangwa National Park is the southernmost of the three. It’s renowned throughout the world for being a wildlife haven and supports large populations of African animals including the Thorneycroft Giraffe, Elephants and Buffalo. The rivers in the parks are also home to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/south-luangwa-national-park-zambia/</link>
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		<title>Hunting in Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A hunting adventure to Africa may be your lifelong dream and yet&#8230; you may be unsure about the journey and whether it will be worth it in every sense.
It is a fact though: most people, who have experienced an African hunt or sightseeing trip once, do it again and again. The diverse natural beauty and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/hunting-in-africa/</link>
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		<title>Hiking Tips - Snake Bites</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Only 10% of South African snakes are venomous (I am not sure of the proportion in other countries), the younger snakes having a higher concentration of venom that the adult snakes.
Snakes have either teeth or fangs. Fangs can either be found in the back of the mouth or in the front, and can either inject [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/hiking-tips-snake-bites/</link>
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		<title>Safari Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When on Safari, whether walking or driving, it is important to keep a few issues in mind. This is not only to ensure the safety of you and your group but also to improve the whole experience and really make it something to remember (for all the right reasons!).
Before you buy a plane ticket and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/safari-tips/</link>
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		<title>Pilanesberg Safari</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the lesser known safaris of Africa is the Pilanesberg Safari, known more for the game and adventure associated to it rather than real wildlife, but if you are lucky, you might just spot the Tiger somewhere. Pilanesberg is located in the North-West province of South Africa and is famous for “game safaris” rather [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/pilanesberg-safari/</link>
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		<title>Hiking Tips - Fynbos Hygiene</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you have the urge to relieve yourself or litter in a nature reserve or wilderness area in the Western Cape, consider that:
Cape Nature Conservation manages most of the protected areas representing the Cape Floristic Region, the smallest and most threatened of the world&#8217;s six floral kingdoms. The Cape Floristic Region is one of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/hiking-tips-fynbos-hygiene/</link>
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		<title>Okavango Delta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Okavango delta is an awesome spectacle of nature. Here, a river flows through curves and turns and gauges itself in the African wilderness, ending on the sands of Kalahari desert, forming a delta, and giving rise to sprawling life.
Okavango is the biggest wetland in the whole of Africa, and because of this, you’ll find [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/okavango-delta/</link>
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		<title>Great Forests of Kenya</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The drive from Embu to Meru has some breath taking scenery.
We turn to the mountain, climbing higher up the slopes. The country side is picturesque, with a green carpet of tea plantations, coffee shrubs and macadamia trees. The air is tantalizingly fresh. From the main road, its hard to imagine that there is fertile farmland [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/great-forests-of-kenya/</link>
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		<title>Great Daytrips For Cape Town</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cape Town is a modern city that combines both old and new, which is reflected in the citys architecture, culture, history and people. With a large table-shaped mountain serving as a backdrop, Cape Town is set on a peninsula where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. There are a lot of great daytrips in Cape [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/great-daytrips-for-cape-town/</link>
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		<title>Ngorongoro Crater conservation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you had to choose one destination in Africa, Ngorongoro crater reserve would be it. This place offer possibly the most varied and diversified collection in Africa and the probably the world. The formation of this crater is attributed to bursting of a giant volcano here, centuries ago. This crater is now the largest in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/ngorongoro-crater-conservation/</link>
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		<title>Great Cities In South Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While South Africa is dotted with a number of urban centers, there can be little doubt that the top three SA cities are Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town.
Each of these cities has a unique character that draws different types of people.See which one appeals the most to you!
Johannesburg / Joburg / Jozi
For young, vibey, fast-paced [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/great-cities-in-south-africa/</link>
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		<title>Masai Mara National Reserve - Kenya</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Situated in South West Kenya, the Masai Mara is a large park reserve which is technically part of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania; it continues on from the Serengeti northwards. The name Masai Mara derives from the Mara River which runs through the middle and the Maasai people who are the traditional inhabitants of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/masai-mara-national-reserve-kenya/</link>
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		<title>Kruger National Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Talking about african safaris, Kruger national park definitely has to top our list. Kruger is one of the best national parks, with the best safari tours in Africa. It is a charming and mesmerizing experience when you see lion prides hunting the bongos or just roaming about, playing with each other. You can also catch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/kruger-national-park/</link>
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		<title>Go Camping in Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Prepare for the road on your next vacation and save money on fuel costs!
Over long weekends and school holidays, South Africans always hit the highways and byways in great numbers. It is a known fact, that virtually two-thirds of travelers spend at least one-half of their vacation time traveling and sightseeing, driving to the beach, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/go-camping-in-africa/</link>
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		<title>Galapagos Island - Udzungwa Mountains Tanzania</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The draw to this wonderful park is the diversity of flora and fauna and the remote almost inaccessible forests. There are no roads in the park, you have to be prepared to do lots of hard hiking, and indeed this is a hikers paradise.
It is remarkable that these forests have remained untouched before they received [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/galapagos-island-udzungwa-mountains-tanzania/</link>
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		<title>Home of Lions - Serengeti</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If predators like cheetahs, lions, hyenas and leopards are your platter, the Serengeti National park is the place you would want to be. Serengeti is best known for the large scale mammal migration that plays out every year here, when large mammals move around the plains in an elliptical or circular trek, mostly controlled in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/home-of-lions-serengeti/</link>
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		<title>Chobe National Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You will be delighted to hear that Chobe National Park is not only the second largest national park in Botswana but also has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. The Park is divided into four sections, the Serondela area, the Savuti Marsh area, the Nogatsaa and Tchinga, and the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/chobe-national-park/</link>
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		<title>Etosha National Park - Namibia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In northwest Namibia in the Kunene Region is the Etosha National Park. The park shares boundaries with the regions of Oshana, Oshikoto and Otjozondjupa. First established in 1907 this park was 100,000 km2 and was the largest game reserve in the world. At this time Namibia was still a German colony known as South West [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/etosha-national-park-namibia/</link>
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		<title>Chobe the Elephant Country</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For a complete elephant lover, the Chobe wildlife safari is the place to haunt. Chobe is popularly known as the ‘elephant country’. It Is truly the most suitable example of African wilderness at its wildest! You can get the experience of an African jungle that is totally untouched, untamed and aloof from the rest of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/chobe-the-elephant-country/</link>
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		<title>Biggest Wildlife Spectacle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;One of the World&#8217;s biggest spectacles&#8221;. Many have so described it. Many have come back time and time again. They have witnessed this mass movement of wild animals roaming free through unspoiled and savage wildness. The air fills with the click click of the cameras tirelessly. You have not seen something like it before.
&#8220;Africa is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/biggest-wildlife-spectacle/</link>
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		<title>Cape Town National Parks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[South Africa is known for its beauty and its wildlife and its newest creation in the Table Mountain National Park. Proclaimed in its entirety in 1998 this new park brings a feeling of happiness to those who made the effort to conserve the rich natural and cultural history of this famous cape. Several reserves have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/cape-town-national-parks/</link>
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		<title>Big Five Animals In South Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The term Big Five originated among the hunters of a bygone era to describe not the largest of the animals that they hunted, but the most dangerous.
These are lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros. Every one of these animals has a reputation for pursuing its attacker with intent to kill. Perhaps the most persistent is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/big-five-animals-in-south-africa/</link>
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		<title>Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Uganda</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bwindi Imprenetrable National Park contains most of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is a large primeval forest in East Africa. The altitudes of the forest range from 1,160 to just over 2,600 meters. The forest has a nickname of “Place of Darkness” and is located in the south west of Uganda. Only a few [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/bwindi-impenetrable-forest-uganda/</link>
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		<title>Best Tips for travelling in Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard of an Overlanding expedition????
Overlanding in Africa is by far the best way to really experience the diversity of Africa. Lets face it; you can only really experience Africa if you truly become part of it. You need to breathe its air, walk on its ground and hear its sounds.
Overlanding shortly defined [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/best-tips-for-travelling-in-africa/</link>
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		<title>Best Hotels in Kenya</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In keeping with the Serena philosophy of harmony with the environment, each property demonstrates an ethnic design making full use of local materials that blend with the immediate surroundings. The attention to detail and commitment to hygiene, using only the highest standards of produce is legendary across East Africa.
Serena hotels have also been eco-tourism pioneers [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/best-hotels-in-kenya/</link>
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		<title>African Top Resorts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the second largest continent spanning an incredible 11.7 million square miles, Africa has a multitude of resorts, activities and landmarks to visit.
Perhaps one of the most notable of these is the East African Ngorongoro Crater which is home to a stunning nature reserve. It provides a selection of lodges and luxury accommodation along with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/african-top-resorts/</link>
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		<title>African Masks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Art is an important form of expression which can strongly portray the cultural traditions and lifestyles of a country, and African art is of no difference. Perhaps the most noteworthy form of African art is the mask, many of which can be traced back as far as the Stone Age and are still in production [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/african-masks/</link>
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		<title>Beautiful Deserts in Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Africa - the second largest continent in the world is also home to the largest desert in the world the Sahara. In fact there are three deserts on the continent The Sahara, the Namib and the Kalahari. Together these three amazingly vast and diverse land masses cover a large portion of Africa. Beautiful, yet treacherous, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/beautiful-deserts-in-africa/</link>
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		<title>A taste of wild and romantic African adventure</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Safari is an East African tradition and means to travel or journey. An African safari is a popular trip that has been undertaken for centuries by both Africans and other nations visiting Africa. The most enduring image of safari is the British explorer in his white hat and shorts, hunting for big game in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/a-taste-of-wild-and-romantic-african-adventure/</link>
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		<title>African Wildlife Photography</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Africa has always been known as one of the best destinations for wildlife photography, or nature photography in general. All serious professional wildlife photographers have quite a portion of their file filled with photos from Africa. Why is this It is because Africa presents you with opportunities for wildlife photography like no other place in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bestafricansafari.com/african-wildlife-photography/</link>
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