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Wild, deadly felines pursuing striped, horse-like creatures. Truck-sized, leather-skinned brutes with huge protruding teeth roaming in packs. No, this isn’t a strange dream, it’s a common family vacation—a safari.

Safaris are usually associated with Africa, where you might see lions chasing zebras and roaming elephants. A few of the best and most popular safari destinations are Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana. However, countries such as India, Indonesia and Thailand also offer guided safaris and opportunities to see tigers, Komodo dragons and gibbons, respectively.

Safaris used to revolve around big-game hunting, although the lion’s share (pun intended) of modern safaris are journeys to observe and photograph the wildlife, not kill and mount it. Today, the word “safari” can refer to an ocean cruise to spot whales as easily as a bird-watching adventure in England, so khakis and pith helmets may not always be appropriate attire.

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Articles on Safaris

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New York, Safari, Spa and Tahiti Deals
by Rebekah Tsadik September 29, 2008

Check out deals for art and family packages in New York, an African tour in Kenya, spa credits at Ritz-Carlton and affordable Tahiti for families.

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Adventure Vacations for Families
by Amy L. Hatch September 25, 2008

Plan an adventure vacation for your next family trip, such as an African safari, a cycling tour or an archaeological dig.

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Hotel Discounts, Free Kids Camp, Columbus Day Music Festival
by Rebekah Tsadik August 18, 2008

This week’s deals are for a Branson hotel, free Florida kids camp and golf, a music festival in Aruba, and family retreat discounts for Utah or South Africa.

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Favorite Destinations

Kenya
Kenya
Botswana
Botswana
Tanzania
Tanzania
South Africa
South Africa
India
India

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