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Far removed from the distractions of daily life, an African safari offers an exciting alternative to the traditional family vacation. Nothing surpasses a wildlife safari for sheer adventure.In the Swahili language, the word "safari" means "trip" or "journey." Most of the time, it is used to describe the trip of an individual or family to visit distant relatives or friends. Non-Africans use the word safari to indicate a journey to Africa's game parks to view their magnificent wildlife.Africa's Outstanding Game Parks …Africa's game parks are noted for having the world's largest concentration of wildlife. Each park is has its own special appeal. It does not matter which game preserve you choose to visit on your African safari, you will experience the thrill of a lifetime.

Some of the more popular African safari destinations include Masai Mara and Amboseli in Kenya, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, and the Kalahari Game Preserve and Chobe National Park in Botswana.An Amazing Wildlife Spectacle …The world's most spectacular wildlife event takes place on the vast plains of east Africa. This event is the annual wildebeest migration. Each year, more than 1.4 million wildebeest make their journey from the vast Serengeti plains to the hills of Masai Mara. In addition, 200,000 zebra and gazelle accompany the wildebeest in their migration. These animals migrate in a clockwise direction covering over 1800 miles in their search for food and water. Africa's great predators relentlessly track these herds on their endless pilgrimage.Sighting the "Big Five" …Many people who go on an African safari set the goal of spotting each of the "Big Five" animals. These animals are the leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo. (Big game hunters designated these animals as the "Big 5" because they are the most dangerous to hunt.) While achieving that goal is not uncommon, not everyone achieves it.

The leopard and the rhino are often more difficult to spot.In addition to these, you will see thousands of other animals including a variety of gazelle and antelope, hyena, giraffes, wart hog, jackals, and an abundance of exotic bird life. Your safari options are not limited to wildlife viewing. You can have a great time in one of Africa's great cities, such as Johannesburg, Nairobi, or Dar es Salaam. Other options include trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro, rafting down one of the continent's great river, or, for the insanely courageous, bungee jumping from the bridge below Victoria Falls. Whaterver you choose to do on your African safari, you will have a memorable adventure.

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MCLEAN, VA - May 20,2006 (NEWSWIRE) — Kifle Bantayehu, a 25 year-old second-generation Ethiopian immigrant is breaking new ground with his work of literature - "The Healing Conscious" (ISBN: 1411600770) - combining the English language with Ethiopian culture. Moved by the AIDS epidemic, the author will donate twenty percent of the net proceeds to various organizations working to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and help those affected in Africa's developing nations, particularly children orphaned by this devastating epidemic.

His book, "The Healing Conscious," tells the story of an Ethiopian immigrant boy on his fascinating journey to America and adulthood. The author - Kifle Bantayehu - recounts this poignant tale in poetic format. His inspirational collection of poems reflects the final words and thoughts of a dying man who traveled across the world, raised a family and became successful-finally fulfilling the American dream.

These poems, written in a uniquely modern style, reflect a journey of sacrifice, courage and strength. There have been very few works of poetry written and published by Ethiopian authors. Former President Bill Clinton sent the author a personal letter saying: "You can be proud of the important role you are playing in the campaign against AIDS in Africa."

"I wanted to tell a compelling story - which is based on the lives of my parents - of an immigrant who through much pain and sacrifice was able to leave his homeland of Ethiopia, with an equally-strong and motivated woman, and raise four children in the best possible environment for education, opportunity and happiness," says Bantayehu.

He goes on to explain his motivation, "Although there are many wonderfully unique stories and novels depicting the lives of immigrants in America; there has been little said of the sacrifices and contributions of the Ethiopian immigrant community residing in the United States. Not only do we, as Ethiopians, possess over 2,000 years of a rich, cultural heritage, but we are loving, caring and hard working people from whom the values of family, sacrifice, respect and camaraderie can be learned."

Born in the United States in 1980, Bantayehu grew up in Mexico, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and the United States. In 2002 he received his B.A. degree from the University of Virginia, and currently resides in Virginia. He is a member of the International Society of Poets and Who's Who of International Poets. His poems are featured in several anthologies/collections.

Book Information:
Title: The Healing Conscious
Publisher: Lulu Press, Inc.
Edition: Softcover
Price: $15.80 (retail)
ISBN: 1411600770

Website: http://www.thehealingconscious.com