The Mossi have organized some of the most powerful kingdoms in Africa. The Mossi kingdom was once one of the richest kingdoms in Africa but it is now one of the poorest. The Mossi effectively stopped the spread of Islam southward by the Fulani and have kept their animistic, ancestor worship until the current day. Now, they work together with the Fulani, who take care of their livestock. In payment for this, the Mossi pay the Fulani with farm...more
There are many things that have to be taken care of before you can go on a holiday. One important thing to remember is to make sure you find reliable care for your pets. There are several different choices that can be made. You could put your pet in a kennel or cattery. You can have a friend or relative watch your pets. You can hire a professional pet sitter. Another option may even be to take your pet on holiday with you.The most important thing...more
Lion conservation is vital work. The king of the jungle is not invincible. Sadly the lion is in grave danger across Africa and it's man who is causing the damage. Fortunately the opportunity exists to help try to redress the balance and a lion walk is just one of the benefits.Figures tell us that lion population in Africa has dropped from something in the region of 200,000 in 1975 to less than 40,000 today. That's a huge decline in just thirty years. When you see pictures on the TV of a pack of lions bring down a Wildebeast it's difficult to think of them as "vulnerable" isn't it? But that is the official listing.So what can be done? And what's this about lions walks?One exciting program in Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa is run by the African Lion & Environmental Research Trust (ALERT), a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the African lion. They rehabilitate lions, using both rescued and those originally captive bred, to breed "wild" offspring for release into the relatively safe surroundings of some of Africa's national parks. The breeding program is highly monitored for correct welfare and animal husbandry and has received many accolades.Of course there...more
Anyone interested in wildlife volunteering must consider Africa as the number one destination and will soon come across the phrase "The big five". But what exactly are they and what made them top of the list?Well it seems the phrase was originally used by big game hunters. It was given to what were considered to be the five most difficult and...more
If you're thinking of spending part of your gap year volunteering in Africa, or indeed you are a little older and are one of the many people who volunteer to work in Africa each year, don't forget that you'll need a visa in addition to your passport. You'll also need a passport which is valid for at least six months.Although a visa for most African...more
For more and more students deciding what to do with their gap year, Africa is becoming the destination of choice - for at least part of the time. It's not just the stunning scenery and the unique wildlife. As people become more aware of the environment and the world's less fortunate people, it is volunteering in Africa which gap year students have become heavily involved in.Far from being all work and no play it is, in fact, an opportunity to give a little of your own time to make a huge difference to people's lives, and then go lie on the beach soaking up the Cape sun, or bungee jumping at Victoria Falls!The opportunities for the gap year student volunteering in Africa are tremendous. Is working with wildlife something that turns you on? How about walking through the bush with a few lions at your side? Does that sound like hard work? To be fair, you will probably be asked to clean out pens sometimes, you won't be laying in bed half the day, and you will find it challenging and tiring occasionally, but this is the real Africa, not an extract from the Lion King!Are people more your thing? How about volunteering to help in local medical centers and hospitals? What about assisting in...more
If you're anything like me you see an African wildlife photographer on the TV and you wish it could be you. Out there in the bush with lions, elephant, cheetah, rhino, hippo. The amazing, evocative sights and sounds. Well what if it could be you?...more
Famous for its natural harbor, one of the best in the world, Cochin has received the sobriquet "Queen of the Arabian Sea." Cochin is one of India's most fascinating cities. Here one can see the oldest church in India. The very old temples, churches...more
Kovalam is a picturesque beach town in the southern state of Kerala. It is situated merely a few kilometers from the capital city of Trivandrum also known as Thiruvananthapuram. Kovalam is flanked by millions of domestic as well as international...more
Kerala is situated at the southernmost tip of the Indian sub-continent. It plays an important role in the tourism of the country. Kerala is popularly referred to as Gods own country and as a result millions of guests come to this state to feast on...more
If a person wants to explore mind blowing gifts of nature, Kerala is the most colorful south Indian state. One can visit the backwater destinations and hill stations of Kerala for close contact with nature. The awe-inspiring beauty of nature...more
Kerala is a famous tourist destination in India. It is home to beaches, backwaters, hill stations and cultural locations. Being a well known tourist destination, there is a wide array of Kerala hotels which are recognized for offering modern lodging...more