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Though our agency promotes “Hakuna Matata”, meaning “no worries”, it is important to spread awareness of the environmental issues that threaten the African Savannah. The major land use activities, particularly cattle farming, pose a major threat to the Savannah’s biodiversity. Cattle degrade the habitat by grazing and trampling plants. They also expose and compact the soil, leading to soil erosion. Predatory animals are viewed as pests and are routinely hunted by farmers. Knapp, Alan K., "savanna." The Columbia
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<http://traveltips.usatoday.com/thingstropical-savanna-africa-61257.html>. Hankuna Matata Travel Agency Travel Agency 5281 78th Avenue NE Seattle, Washington 98040 1-­‐800-­‐556-­‐3232 Leave Your Worries Behind, The
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Wildlife Safari Get a glimpse into the authentic culture of the Masai people Water Rafting on the Nile Visit Kruger National Park: One of the largest game reserves in Africa Savannah Historic District Tropical
Savannas
Tropical Savanna’s are found around the world and while none is quite like the African Savanna they all share some distinct characteristics. Tropical savannas are known for their beautiful rolling grasslands dotted with trees and the wildlife thrives thanks to the dry but nutrient rich sand. Plant & Animal
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About the Area
The Savanna covers 65% of Africa with its beautiful terrain and wildlife. Over 40 species of grazing and browsing hoofed mammals inhabit the terrain and nearly 16 different species of browsers and grazers can coexist in a single area. A large variety of herbivores live here and the elephants play a crucial role in determining the density of trees, earning them the title of a keystone species of the African savannahs. The animals of the African savannah have adapted so that they can all survive on different levels. There are grazers, browsers, and hunters. While some species nibble at the ground level others have adapted to fit the environment. The giraffe for example has adapted to be able to reach levels higher up where there is an untapped food source. Plants have evolved to have long roots to be able to reach far away water in the dry months and have fire resistant bark to resist otherwise devastating savanna wildfires. When to Visit
There is a distinct wet and dry season in the Savanna so it is important to look at the calendar before planning your trip! Due to little rainfall during the winter, most of the plants, rivers and streams dry up and animals migrate in search of food. The temperature during the dry season ranges from 68°F-­‐78°F. Most rain is received during the summer months of the wet season (10-­‐30in) During the wet season, the plants are lush and the animals migrate back to graze. The temperature ranges from 78°F-­‐86°F.