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So far Justin Bell has created 102 blog entries.

The mokoro ride

2022-12-13T18:27:12+01:00Botswana, Justin Bell|

There were no thundering hooves of fleeing buffalo or barking of zebra this afternoon. Even the coos of the turtle and wood doves were subdued owing to the heat. We gently slid into the mokoro. Kenneth leaned on his long pole, skillfully balancing in the prow, and we silently glided ...

On safari in the Coronavirus era

2024-11-27T08:40:55+01:00African Safari, Justin Bell|

Updated on 12 April, 2021 The Serengeti Plains and Ngorongoro Crater, normally almost overrun with visitors at this time of year, are now quiet.  Few people are considering traveling abroad. Many parts of Europe and North America are sadly enduring another wave of the corona-virus epidemic. Most people will not ...

Traveling in a downturn

2021-01-26T01:04:31+01:00Journeys, Justin Bell, Tanzania|

I described the wilderness experience as being one of the most essential ingredients to a great safari in an earlier blog post. Over the past twenty years the popularity of African safaris have been steadily increasing.  Wildlife areas vary considerably. Most reserves were created in areas of limited water or ...

Qualities of a Guide

2020-01-17T11:34:39+01:00Dave Christensen, Justin Bell, Squack Evans|

Why does A Step Ahead place such importance on your guide when you travel with us? Recently the travel industry, and especially the luxury market, has delivered improvements on accommodation, cuisine, and extras such as internet and spa facilities. The results have been amazing, and most of us, wherever we ...

Dave awarded accolade

2024-11-27T08:08:14+01:00Dave Christensen, Newsflash, Zimbabwe|

Last month (in December 2019) A Step Ahead professional guide Dave Christensen was awarded the Zimbabwe Professional Hunters and Guides Association "Guide of the Year" accolade. Dave and all of us at A Step Ahead are thrilled. Dave cherishes this accolade because this association of skilled professionals are his peers, ...

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