Tips For A Great Overseas Trip

April 7th, 2012 No comments »

Travel Abroad

When you travel outside of the country, it can be a great experience, particularly if you’ve never done it before. You have to be sure to have a good time and take everything in, and here are a few travel tips to make sure you enjoy your travelling as much as possible.

1. Have a translation tool available at all times.
The same books used by your parents are acceptable, but there are other things available today. They are even in the process of releasing phones that allow you to speak a message into your phone and translate it into whatever language you want. Be sure to look into your options and take whatever makes the most sense for you and your budget.

2. Learn The Customs of the place you are Going to.
In some cultures, for example, they do not shake hands. In some countries, when you greet someone you kiss them on both cheeks. The world is not always like your home country, so take the time to learn a bit about what kinds of things you should and should not do in public.

3. Find out How Tips are given in other countries.
This can seem like a minor problem, but wherever you go, there is a chance you will be eating out at least once. As with their customs, you don’t want to offend anyone in the restaurant by acting inappropriately, so find out what you can about tipping practices around the world.

4.Be Polite.
You can be seen as an outsider, particularly if you are loud, rude and unfriendly. Remember to be polite and respectful to those in the country you are visiting, if for no other reason than that you want to be seen as a good ambassador for your home. This is especially necessary if you are asking for help or information.

5. Find out About their Driving  Requirements.
If you are in another country, you may find that you want to drive. Driving is pretty much the same everywhere–as far as driving the actual vehicle. There are different rules of the road anywhere you go. For instance, most people are aware that those in the UK drive on the left side of the road. Make sure you have some kind of knowledge about what to expect before you get behind the wheel.

6. Research the location of your trip before travelling there.
If you research the history and culture of the place before you get there, you will have a richer experience. Map out the places you really want to go to before you even get there. Nothing is as bad as coming home and realizing you missed the most beautiful thing they had.

7. Get involved in the atmosphere.
Lose yourself a little in the country you find yourself in. Try to live as the locals do, and get a taste for what it is really like away from tourist spots. That will lead to a more honest, compelling experience. International travel can be an incredible experience. Use these tips to make the most of it.    If you are looking at a vacation trip to Africa, feel free to contact Hallmark Travel Planners for a ‘no obligation safari quotation’.

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Tips For Stress-Free Air Travel

April 4th, 2012 No comments »

With all of the new security measures that are in place right now, it has become very stressful to travel, even more so around peak times. If you give yourself enough time to properly plan your trip you should be able to have a smooth trip that is free of stress and frustration.

Tip 1 – Book Direct Flights
One of the best ways to cut down on stress related to flying is to book a flight that will take you directly to your destination. Most of the time, there are flight options that have one, two or even three layovers, which means more than one airport you will have to deal with. While it usually costs more to get a direct flight, it will be worth it if you really want to keep your stress levels down.

Tip 2 – Ensure proper names at the time of booking
When you are purchasing your flight ticket, you need to make sure that the name that you put down is exactly the same as the one that is on your identification card. You should include any middle names or initials just as they appear, with no exceptions. If there are any differences, that can cause you to be held up at the airport.

Tip 3 – Do Not pack Items Not Allowed
Sometimes we forget about all of the new security guidelines for carry-on luggage and we might pack something that is not allowed. Before you start packing, go online and read a about  what is allowed and not allowed. Liquids and some electronic gadgets may not be allowed.  After you pack, make sure that you double check the list to make sure nothing got overlooked.

Tip 4 – Arrive at the Airport in Good Time
When you purchase a flight, you are told that you have to be at the airport early so that you will have time to get through security and wait in lines. Ignoring that direction can turn out to be a disaster. Even if you print your tickets out at home or use a self service kiosk, you should still plan to arrive at the airport at least an hour and a half before your departure time. When you get to the airport early, you should get  through security as soon as possible. Even if there is quite some time before your plane leaves, you want to get past security so that you are not stuck there too close to when your plane is scheduled to leave. There are usually restaurants, shops and lounges past the security checkpoint so you can hang out there until shortly before your departure.

Tip 5 – Get information about your onward Connections
If you have to connect to another flight en route to your destination, you should find out what terminal it is in before you even reach that airport. You can ask your flight attendant or you can look it up online before you leave home. This will save you a lot of time, since you will not be roaming around the airport wondering where you belong. With the right amount of preparation and planning you can cut down on the stress that comes with air travel. The tips above should help you make thing simple and free of stress so you can enjoy yourself.

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African safari Vacations – Choosing the Best type

April 3rd, 2012 No comments »

An Africa safari gives you the unforgettable thrill of seeing wild animals roaming freely through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.  You can choose to take a private, individual safari, or pick from a wide selection of group tours and safaris offered by reliable tour operators. You can decide to take a self-drive safari too.

Many tour operators in Africa offer a wide choice of schedule group tours and self-drive safari in Africa, enabling you to make your choice.  In this article, we outline the various game reserves and parks, as well as points to bear in mind when choosing your safari to Africa.

Each of the different types of safaris offers particular advantages; Private Safaris give you the privacy together with the flexibility on routes and pricing.

Giraffe on african safari

Self-drive safaris
They offer the greatest flexibility, enabling you to set your own pace of travel.  You can ask for the vehicle you intend to hire to be delivered at the airport so you can pick on arrival or delivered to your hotel, from where you drive to your camp or lodge at your chosen reserve.  You can take your game drives as and when you wish – subject to reserve regulations.

Kruger National Park of South Africa is arguably the most popular self-drive destination for wildlife safaris in Africa.

In most cases, once you get into the Kruger park, game drives are conducted in open-topped safari vehicles piloted by safari experienced, enthusiastic English-speaking drive-guides and native rangers.

Group escorted tours in africa
These are more affordable since you are joining other travelers doing similar safari programs like yours. They lack the flexibility in terms of routing and pace. You are likely to meet new people and share ideas too.

Private individual tours
Private individual tours are suitable for those seeking freedom and are able to pay for it. These are sometimes referred to as tailor-made tours. They are designed according to the desires of the traveler. They tend to be on the pricier side.

Private individual Tours and Group escorted tours are popular in many African destinations including Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Uganda, among many others.

Where should You Go for your African Wildlife Safari?
Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa and the Republic of South Africa in the southern Africa offer the best opportunity for African Wildlife Safaris.

Here we summarize the highlights in each of the 3 countries since each provides a different variety of landscape, accommodation and wildlife. Of course, it is never possible to guarantee which animals you will see – they are constantly moving in search for food and water-it is rare indeed to take a safari in any of these destinations and be disappointed.

Destination South Africa
Kruger National Park, with its 3000 kilometer of well-maintained roads is ideal for a self-drive safari.

The advantage of Kruger is that it is relatively inexpensive and you travel on tarred or graveled roads-easier for families with young children or elderly person who may find off- road driving difficult.  However, it is accessibility means that it attracts around 650 000 visitors annually and can become very crowded during the school holidays in July and December.

Accommodation and meals:
Kruger has a highly developed infrastructure including 21 modern self-catering rest camps, providing basic standard of accommodation.  Petrol is available at the rest camps

Games drives: in the private game reserves, game drives are in open four wheel drive vehicles.  On bush walk experienced rangers and trackers escort you.  For self-drive safaris, we recommended a microbus or a large car.

Safaris to Kenya
Masai Mara, home to the annual migrations, offers some of the continents most spectacular sights of million-strong herds of wildebeest and other plains animals in July and August.

The wilderness of Samburu has a river that attract large variety of games, via the forested Aberdare, known wild wide for its tree, lodges, floodlit waterholes and prolific wildlife

Amboseli National Park: with a view of magnificent mount Kilimanjaro and noted for elephant, wildebeest and buffalo.

Tanzania Safaris
Serengeti covers over 14000 squire kilometers of open plains and contains the largest concentration of plain animals in the world.

Ngorongoro Crater
Crater, the largest crater in the world is home to the rare lion, elephant, rhino and wildebeest.

Game drives: For both Kenya and Tanzania, there are usually 2 game drives a day; early in the morning and again late in the afternoon, each lasting typically, about two and a-half hours.

Vehicles are generally four-wheel drive microbuses with pop-up roofs.

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Africa Travel Vacation – Tips to Keep Away Jetlag on the Long Flights to Africa

January 4th, 2011 1 comment »

Flights from Europe, North America or South America into Africa are long. This cannot be avoided due to the distance between these continents and Africa.  It would be extremely rare for any person to travel to Africa from any of these destinations of origin to Africa without feeling some form of jetlag.

In layman’s terms, jetlag is essentially a disruption of your normal body functions rhythm.  When traveling across different time zones, your body clock gets out of sync with the normal routine.  That would mean you find yourself craving for breakfast at 12 noon!

A few tips will help you reduce the effects of long-haul flights as your fly across the globe.

1. Train Your Body before You Depart
A few days before you depart  – 3 days or so – learn the time difference between your home and your destination. Try to live as much as possible in accordance with the time of your destination.  Take your meals and go to bed according to the times of your destination. You might need to wear two watches as you try this.  Eventually this practice will lessen the impact of jetlag when you land.

2. Book Your Flight Accordingly
If you are the type that can sleep on the planes, then book your flight such that will be on air during your destinations nighttime.

Depending on whether or not you find it easy to sleep on planes, plan and your flight accordingly. If you find it easy to sleep in-flight, then try to book a flight that is on the air during your destinations night-time, but if you find it impossible to sleep- or you don’t want to miss the in-flight movies – then take a day-time flight and sleep upon arrival.

3. Exercise before and during
Take a bout of exercise before take off. If possible, try to do some more exercise during the flight.  This will not only keep you awake during the flight but also ensure that you arrive at your destination more energized and alert.  In case you are on a business trip and need to be up and running on arrival, try to arrange for a quick jog or visit a local gym before you get into your business schedule.

4. Eat Less, Avoid too much Carbohydrates
Naturally, a flight puts some stress on your body. Therefore, choose a little portion from the menu. Avoid carbohydrate-crammed meals unless the goal is to sleep during the flight.  Nibble on light snacks throughout the flight. If you have a special dietary needs, pre-book your menu with the airline when buying the ticket.

5. Drink a lot of Water During the Flight
Drink at least 250 ml of pure water per hour of flight’s time. This will keep you hydrated. In fact, a lot of the jetlag symptoms are not related to the disruption of your body clock but rather to the effect of flying itself. The air that circulates in the airplane compartment leaves your body dehydrated.

6. Stay Away from Tea, Coffee and Alcohol
Fact: one unit of alcoholic taken in while in the air is equal to 2 units taken when on the ground. Alcohol, coffee and tea all have the effect of dehydrating your body.  If at all possible, stay away these while flying

7. Avoid Sleeping Pills
Sleeping pills will lead to you sleeping in a cramped position, increasing the risk of blood clots. The pills also leave you drowsy when you wake up.  If you need to sleep during a daytime flight, dry drabbing a few drops of lavender oil onto the pillow. This will help you relax and be less tense.

8. Get a Massage on Arrival
After a long flight, it has been proven that massage helps the body get over the after effects of flying, as well as reducing jetlag. A massage dehydrates the body and relaxes you at the same time. Ask for either a soothing or a revitalizing treatment, depending on the time of day.

9. Fly First Class or Business Class
And finally, the easiest way to stave off jetlag on a long flight to Africa (or wherever) is by flying either First or Business Class, if you can. The comfortable seats and relaxing sleep are still the best way to pass long hours crossing time zones, so check you frequent flyer miles and see if next time you can get an upgrade.

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Eastern African States to Use Single Tourist Visa by June 2010

March 22nd, 2010 1 comment »

A single Tourist Visa for East African community (EAC) states will be enforced this year 2010. Ministers tasked with Tourism and Wildlife management in the region have directed the EAC Secretariat to expedite the process for implementation of the travel permit by June.

The directive, sources said is based on the report of the Task Force on the introduction of Single Tourist visa in EAC in Arusha.

The Ministerial session, acting on the recommendation of the sectoral co-ordination committee, also adopted the draft tropical Tourism and wildlife and management (TWM), and directed the secretariat to submit it to the Council on Legal and Judicial Affairs for further consideration.

The single visa pilot plan is underway till September, and is being applied on national from South Africa, Britain, Us, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Japan, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium and the Scandinavian countries. According to the EAC Secretariat, the draft protocol on TWM paves the way for establishment of then East African Tourism and Wildlife Coordination Agency, which shall be responsible for executing sector projects in the region.

The meeting considered the implementation of the previous sectoral council decisions, reviewed various reports of the Task forces including harmonization of policies and laws on Tourism and wildlife and branding EAC as a single tourist destination. The chairperson the Sectoral Council, Ms Shamsa Mwangunga urged EAC to conserve wildlife.

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Deep Sea Fishing on the East Africa Seas

January 26th, 2010 2 comments »

Some of the most exhilarating and challenging deep-sea fishing is available in the blue waters of Shimoni. But you have a better chance of catching a Striped Marlin from the Pemba Channel than anywhere else in the world. Traditionally when the Kaskazi (north east monsoon) blows, the billfish arrive in great numbers. There are two very definite seasons, the Yellowfin Tuna season, which runs from August through to the end of October, and the Marlin season, which runs from December to mid March.

The different types of fish and their seasons throughout the year.

Billfish
The Pemba channel provides us with six species of billfish including Black, Blue and Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Broadbill Swordfish and the elusive Shortbill Spearfish, so your chances of catching a grand slam (1 each of any 3 billfish in one day) are very high and real.

Striped Marlin:
Striped Marlins are the most prolific of the Marlin and they seasonally migrate through
the natural corridor that lies between Pemba Island and the mainland. The Striped Marlin is well known for its fighting ability and is renowned for its speed and acrobatic displays. It has a reputation for spending more time in the air than in the water just after it is hooked. In addition to long runs and tail walks, it will ‘greyhound’ across the surface, making a dozen or more long, graceful leaps. Compared to a Blue or a Black it is considerably more slender and is the most colourful of all Marlin. Just before striking or when the Striped Marlin is annoyed, fourteen iridescent blue lines spark up the Marlin’s body. It is one of those must see moments – a Striped Marlin lighting up to strike one of your baits.

The Striped Marlin fishing Season – The prime Marlin season runs from mid November to end of March. In March it would seem that the fish are much larger than average.

Black Marlin:
A highly rated game fish, the Black Marlin has the power, size and persistence of which anglers dream! This Marlin has tremendous power, and is known for its long runs and tail walking. Black Marlins in Kenyan waters are generally larger than the other Marlin and have short, heavy bodies with the fins virtually locked in position. The Black Marlin is noted as a violent feeder at the top of the food chain and feeds on other game fish and small baitfish.

The Black Marlin fishing Season – During August to the end of October, large Blacks can be found amongst the Tuna. The prime Marlin season runs from mid November to end of March.

Blue Marlin:
The Blue Marlin is the largest of the Marlin family. It is a more streamlined version of the Black Marlin. It has along slender bill extending up to a virtual point on the top of the head where the dorsal fin slants, resulting in a huge speed take off compared to other Marlin. The Blue is a powerful aggressive fighter, known for its impressive athletic abilities on the surface, clearing the water time and time again. They run hard and long, and leap high into the air in a seemingly inexhaustible display of strength, although they are prone to going deep to conserve their energy.

The Blue Marlin Fishing Season – During August to end October large Blue Marlins can be found amongst the Tuna. Blues and Blacks follow, and gorge on, the shoals of Yellow fin Tuna at this time of the year and are usually fatter than later in the season.

Broadbill:
Broadbill (Xiphias gladius) is known as the ‘Gladiator of the Sea’ due to its reputation of being the toughest of all the billfish with a violent mood, and is considered by many to be the toughest of all billfish to catch – the ultimate challenge in big game fishing. Characteristically, it has a smooth, very broad, flattened sword (broadbill) that is significantly longer and wider than the bill of any other billfish. It has considerable big blue eyes, and is a ferocious night feeder. They are deep-water predators and are known to go to depths of at least 550m. They are finicky, easily frightened and rarely strike blindly. The Pemba Channel is perhaps one of the premier destinations for Broadbill fishing. Broadbill fishing is conducted at night.

Broadbill Fishing Season:  All year but best in October, November and March when the seas are very calm. December before the wind goes round to the northeast can also be an excellent time for Broadbill fishing.

Sailfish:
The Sailfish is one of the most colourful game fish of all – its outstanding feature is the long, high first dorsal which is slate or cobalt blue with a scattering of black spots. Its body is dark blue and silver and lights up with white dots and lines of electric blue. It is a very acrobatic fish and will dive quicker than the marlin because of its size and surrounds. They are a migratory species usually traveling alone or in small groups. It’s fighting ability and spectacular aerial acrobatics endear the Sailfish to the saltwater angler, but it tires quickly and is considered a light tackle species.

Sailfish Fishing Season: Are seen and caught throughout the fishing season but most
prolific during December and January.

Shortbill Spearfish:
This elusive game fish does exist in the waters of the Pemba Channel, but is infrequently encountered and rarely seen and caught. It is a highly migratory deep-water species feeding at or near the surface on medium-sized fish, including Dorado, Flying Fish and Pilot Fish, Squid and Crustaceans. They appear to be available all year in small numbers.

Shortbill Spearfish Fishing Season :  Mid November to end of March with December being the best month.

Tuna:
From August we start to see large numbers of migrating Yellowfin Tuna, which are, one of the strongest fish that swim and can put up a challenging fight. They make transoceanic journeys on a regular basis. Tuna school primarily by size and 12 – 20lb outfits are ideal for schools of small Tuna that run in the season, providing really good sport for the light tackle enthusiast. August to October provides excellent sport for Tuna. Multiple hook ups are normal when the ocean can come alive with huge schools in pursuit of smaller fish creating plenty of excitement

Tuna Fishing season: Typically from August to end October. This is an excellent time for Tuna. Blue and Black Marlins follow and gorge on the shoals of Yellowfin Tuna at this time of year and are usually fatter than later in the season.

Tiger Shark:
Born at a size of 50 – 75 centimetres long with a beautiful silvery pattern of leopard-like
spots, which change to bars as they grow and fade as they mature. The head is large and blocky
With big soulful eyes. Mature Tiger Sharks become very stout. They may be resident in certain areas, but in general they are wanderers. They tend to stay in deeper water by day and enter shallow waters at night.

Mako Shark:
Are torpedo shaped and are the speed kings of the cartilaginous fish and possibly the fastest fish in the ocean – measurements as high as 100kph (60mph) have been reported. When hooked they may jump to a height of several body lengths out of the water. They are able to chase down and consume fast moving pelagic, such as Tuna and Broadbill. Their ability to reach such phenomenal speeds may be attributed to a blood vessel heat exchange system, which enables them to maintain a body temperature

All sharks are an endangered species and their tag and release is actively promoted.

Some of the most exhilarating and challenging deep-sea fishing is available in the blue waters of Shimoni. But you have a better chance of catching a Striped Marlin from the Pemba Channel than anywhere else in the world. Traditionally when the Kaskazi (north east monsoon) blows, the billfish arrive in great numbers. There are two very definite seasons, the Yellowfin Tuna season, which runs from August through to the end of October, and the Marlin season, which runs from December to mid March.

The different types of fish and their seasons throughout the year.

Billfish
The Pemba channel provides us with six species of billfish including Black, Blue and Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Broadbill Swordfish and the elusive Shortbill Spearfish, so your chances of catching a grand slam (1 each of any 3 billfish in one day) are very high and real.

Striped Marlin:
Striped Marlins are the most prolific of the Marlin and they seasonally migrate through the natural corridor that lies between Pemba Island and the mainland. The Striped Marlin is well known for its fighting ability and is renowned for its speed and acrobatic displays. It has a reputation for spending more time in the air than in the water just after it is hooked. In addition to long runs and tail walks, it will ‘greyhound’ across the surface, making a dozen or more long, graceful leaps. Compared to a Blue or a Black it is considerably more slender and is the most colourful of all Marlin. Just before striking or when the Striped Marlin is annoyed, fourteen iridescent blue lines spark up the Marlin’s body. It is one of those must see moments – a Striped Marlin lighting up to strike one of your baits.

The Striped Marlin fishing Season: – The prime Marlin season runs from mid November to end of March. In March it would seem that the fish are much larger than average.

Black Marlin:
A highly rated game fish, the Black Marlin has the power, size and persistence of which anglers dream! This Marlin has tremendous power, and is known for its long runs and tail walking. Black Marlins in Kenyan waters are generally larger than the other Marlin and have short, heavy bodies with the fins virtually locked in position. The Black Marlin is noted as a violent feeder at the top of the food chain and feeds on other game fish and small baitfish.

The Black Marlin fishing Season: – During August to the end of October, large Blacks can be found amongst the Tuna. The prime Marlin season runs from mid November to end of March.

Blue Marlin:
The Blue Marlin is the largest of the Marlin family. It is a more streamlined version of the Black Marlin. It has along slender bill extending up to a virtual point on the top of the head where the dorsal fin slants, resulting in a huge speed take off compared to other Marlin. The Blue is a powerful aggressive fighter, known for its impressive athletic abilities on the surface, clearing the water time and time again. They run hard and long, and leap high into the air in a seemingly inexhaustible display of strength, although they are prone to going deep to conserve their energy.

The Blue Marlin Fishing Season: – During August to end October large Blue Marlins can be found amongst the Tuna. Blues and Blacks follow, and gorge on, the shoals of Yellow fin Tuna at this time of the year and are usually fatter than later in the season.

Broadbill:
Broadbill (Xiphias gladius) is known as the ‘Gladiator of the Sea’ due to its reputation of being the toughest of all the billfish with a violent mood, and is considered by many to be the toughest of all billfish to catch – the ultimate challenge in big game fishing. Characteristically, it has a smooth, very broad, flattened sword (broadbill) that is significantly longer and wider than the bill of any other billfish. It has considerable big blue eyes, and is a ferocious night feeder. They are deep-water predators and are known to go to depths of at least 550m. They are finicky, easily frightened and rarely strike blindly. The Pemba Channel is perhaps one of the premier destinations for Broadbill fishing. Broadbill fishing is conducted at night.

Broadbill Fishing Season: -  All year but best in October, November and March when the seas are very calm. December before the wind goes round to the northeast can also be an excellent time for Broadbill fishing.

Sailfish:
The Sailfish is one of the most colourful game fish of all – its outstanding feature is the long, high first dorsal which is slate or cobalt blue with a scattering of black spots. Its body is dark blue and silver and lights up with white dots and lines of electric blue. It is a very acrobatic fish and will dive quicker than the marlin because of its size and surrounds. They are a migratory species usually traveling alone or in small groups. It’s fighting ability and spectacular aerial acrobatics endear the Sailfish to the saltwater angler, but it tires quickly and is considered a light tackle species.

Sailfish Fishing Season: – Are seen and caught throughout the fishing season but most prolific during December and January.

Shortbill Spearfish:
This elusive game fish does exist in the waters of the Pemba Channel, but is infrequently encountered and rarely seen and caught. It is a highly migratory deep-water species feeding at or near the surface on medium-sized fish, including Dorado, Flying Fish and Pilot Fish, Squid and Crustaceans. They appear to be available all year in small numbers.

Shortbill Spearfish Fishing Season: – Mid November to end of March with December being the best month.

Tuna:
From August we start to see large numbers of migrating Yellowfin Tuna, which are, one of the strongest fish that swim and can put up a challenging fight. They make transoceanic journeys on a regular basis. Tuna school primarily by size and 12 – 20lb outfits are ideal for schools of small Tuna that run in the season, providing really good sport for the light tackle enthusiast. August to October provides excellent sport for Tuna. Multiple hook ups are normal when the ocean can come alive with huge schools in pursuit of smaller fish creating plenty of excitement

Tuna Fishing season: - Typically from August to end October. This is an excellent time for Tuna. Blue and Black Marlins follow and gorge on the shoals of Yellowfin Tuna at this time of year and are usually fatter than later in the season.

Tiger Shark:
Born at a size of 50 – 75 centimetres long with a beautiful silvery pattern of leopard-like spots, which change to bars as they grow and fade as they mature. The head is large and blocky with big soulful eyes. Mature Tiger Sharks become very stout. They may be resident in certain areas, but in general they are wanderers. They tend to stay in deeper water by day and enter shallow waters at night.

Mako Shark:
Are torpedo shaped and are the speed kings of the cartilaginous fish and possibly the fastest fish in the ocean – measurements as high as 100kph (60mph) have been reported. When hooked they may jump to a height of several body lengths out of the water. They are able to chase down and consume fast moving pelagic, such as Tuna and Broadbill. Their ability to reach such phenomenal speeds may be attributed to a blood vessel heat exchange system, which enables them to maintain a body temperature

All sharks are an endangered species and their tag and release is actively promoted. Tag & Release method: Tag and release method is promoted for all Sharks and Billfish.

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The Giant Salamander

January 25th, 2010 1 comment »

The Giant Salamander is a land-dwelling species distinguished by its large head and small eyes. Despite its 30 cm length and is slightly comical appearance, it can climb trees easily. It feeds on vertebrates, small snakes, amphibians and small mammals.

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