South Africa is morning the loss of one of its most famous lions, Cecil a 13 year old male lion. The lion resided in one of Zimbabwe’s national parks and was lured out by a group wishing to kill him for fun.

The cruel act was carried out by a dentist from America who is reported to have paid over £35,000 to shoot and kill the lion. As there were no lions around, the team lured Celic out of the national park (where shooting of lions is not permitted) to the outskirts where he could take his shot.

Africa has come under scrutiny before about allowing the shooting of such animals like lions, but the rules are clear that you are not allowed to kill and animal that is part of a national park. The team that shot the lion then removed his collar before posing for a picture with him.

Poaching has been an issue for many years now. All across the world, countries are putting restrictions in to place to try and stop illegal poaching from happening. Poaching has been responsible for many animals becoming endangered and even when there are very few animals of a species left in the wild, this still does not seem to deter people from hunting them.

South Africa in particular has a massive poaching problem. It should come as no surprise that Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve has been added to the Unesco’s danger list because two-thirds of its elephants have been poached in the last five years. Between 2009 and 2013 over 25,000 elephants were killed in Tanzania’s Selous ecosystem, which is sixty six per cent of the reserve’s population.

According to Will Travers of the Born Free Foundation “A single elephant can produce 10kg of ivory with a market value of around $30,000,” he says. It’s no wonder poachers now refer to elephants as walking banks.

Pashan Garh in Panna National Park has 12 Luxury stone cottages with a spacious central courtyard and a very welcoming guest area. There is a swimming pool and is set in a 190 acre private property with romantic outdoor machan and cascading waterfalls. This jungle lodge has magnificent views over the forest and the large nearby waterhole. You may even catch some of the wildlife there! The stone cottages are gorgeously decorated and even though the structures are rough and stony, the interiors are sleek and sexy. Perfect location for a sophisticated couple!

Panna National Park spreads over the Panna and Chhatarpur districts in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh. It is the most important protected area in the north-central highlands as it links the eastern and western populations of animals through the Vindhya ranges.

You are likely to come across the majestic tiger, but also you may see wolves, hyenas, jackals, leopards and Indian crocodiles!

India is a very different part of the world from Africa, so don’t visit expecting the same experience as you would get there. The wildlife itself is very different, but make sure you keep an eye out for spotted dear, sloth bears, the rare Indian rhino, or even the Asiatic Lions, the Indian tiger and the Asian Leopard, along with thousands of species of birds.
Visiting the National Parks can be a wonderful experience, but they can become a little busy and the wildlife is sometimes more sparse… However, this can make things rather more exciting on your safari when you track tigers by elephant-back! Travelling through the National Parks, the jungles in search of tigers is a magical experience, you may find yourself at a secluded waterfall – be sure to take a camera to help you keep these memories!
In most areas offering elephant-back safaris the service remains exceptionally high, but beware, outside of the larger towns, things can be a lot more basic, so be prepared for the unexpected. Be careful to secure your valuables and make sure that you only drink bottled water. We also suggest that you’re careful when it comes to eating ‘street food’.

Initially India wouldn’t be your first pick for a safari, but it should be on your to do list! We’re going to tell you more about India and the experiences you could enjoy:
First off, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the country which is populated by over one billion people. You may have seen video clips of the bustling cities?! You may be surprised to hear, but there are actually several hundred languages in India, as believe it or not, it’s actually dozens of countries merged into one. We suggest that you research a specific region that you want to concentrate on and if you can, spend a couple of weeks at least exploring this land.
India is full of contrasts, from its bustling cities to its quiet country landscapes. From jungles to city buildings, the beauty of their Palaces compared to the buildings in the suburbs. There is an irresistible charm in this contrasting land.

South America is an incredibly varied continent that is waiting to be explored by holiday makers all over the world. The wide ranges of wildlife and safari like experiences that are on offer are incredible, as are the astounding surroundings and landscapes. South America offers some of the world’s top natural attractions such as the largest rainforest to the largest waterfall.

For the natural history enthusiast, a holiday to see South America’s astonishing variety of wildlife is a must and should be top of anyone’s list of places to go!

Most people think of Africa of India for a safari holiday, and although these are defiantly the most popular and top for safari holidays there is still plenty of wildlife to view in South America.

South America is a fascinating destination for a holiday and will suit men and women of all ages. South America is host to more bird species than any other continent in the world.

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