The WildNet Africa on-line directory of destinations, safaris, products and services available in Africa.THESE DIRECTORY ENTRIES PROVIDE BASIC CONTACT DETAILS ONLY. VISIT THE WEBSITE IF AVAILABLE. THE WILDNET AFRICA HOME PAGE WILL LEAD YOU TO DESTINATIONS AND SERVICES WITH FULL ON-LINE INFORMATION.  COLIN BRISTOW ADVENTURESSENTINEL LIMPOPO SAFARISPostal address: FORTUNES GATE, 65 FORTUNES GATE RD, BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE Tel (International): +263-9-45606 Tel (South Africa): 09263-9-45606 Fax (International): +263-9-45606 Fax (South Africa): 09263-9-45606 Our situation/ areas of operation:ZIMBABWE - directions will be sent wth confirmed bookingsOur type of wildlife enterprise:WILDLIFE SERVICEOur wildlife products and/or services:GAME VIEWING (GUIDED), NATURE EXPERIENCE, HIKING, BIRDING, HORSEBACK TRAILS, ETHNIC/CULTURAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, PALAEONTOLOGY, MICROLIGHT FLIGHTS, TOUR OPERATOR, TRAVEL AGENT. In 1950, John Bristow, a well known cattle ranching personality and conservationist settled and developed the Sentinel area on the Limpopo river. The area, originally part of the Elwes Block, was formerly owned by the British South Africa Company. It was sold to the Federal Government for its anticipated joint venture contribution in the Jan Smuts Game Park, known as Dongola. The Dongola Park, which Smuts envisioned extending into Botswana and Zimbabwe, was abandoned in 1948. In May 1995, the new South African Government created the LIMPOPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK on the state farm Greefswald. Sentinel has over the years maintained its original wild character and untouched beauty. It was in this environment that Colin Bristow, John Bristow's son, spent his youth and acquired a deep knowledge of the bush, its wildlife and people.In 1980, a registered safari company based on Sentinel was established and in 1985, Colin took over it's entire management. Colin maintains a passionate interest in wildlife, archaeology, palaeontology, flying photography and general outdoor activities. Today, by utilising and combining Colin's knowledge of southern Africa and the bush, the safari company has been transformed into Adventure Safaris that operate, co-ordinate and organise almost any type of safari activity in Zimbabwe. These activities also include a consultancy component which has already undertaken extensive wildlife management work. COLIN BRISTOW ADVENTURES specialise in giving you a unique tailormade safari experience in carefully selected areas of Zimbabwe, with people that Colin has known for years and are knowledgeable on their subjects. Together we'll plan your ideal holiday. Based in Bulaway, Zimbabwe, the operation owns and runs the Sentinel Limpopo Camp on the Limpopo river. The camp accommodates six guests with en-suite facilities and is situated in an environment that abounds in wildlife, history, archaeology and dinosaur fossils. Colin Bristow does not want his guests to feel that they have booked into a hotel with mini-buses. Accommodation is attractive, simple and comfortable.The emphasis is on maximising natural African wildlife interaction, relaxation and fun. Guests are given individual treatment and activities are base on game drives, walking, horseriding and flying (micro-light) and scientific expeditions. All meals are prepared by experienced camp chefs and laundry is undertaken daily. A quarterly newsletter updates guests on camp life and activities. COLIN BRISTOW ADVENTURES has been involved in the tourism industry in Zimbabwe for over a decade. Based on our own practical experiences, we equip individuals with the appropriate kit and knowledge. Being Bulawayo, Zimbabwe based, we supply safaris clothing, safari bedding, safari equipment and specialist interest safari books, publications, (African Wildlife, African Archaeology, African paleontology and Zimbabwe CAMPFIRE projects) and maps (general, 1:50 000, 1:250 000, geological). If you need help on and in Zimbabwe, contact us and we will kit you out! ACCOMMODATION: Three on-suite units - six beds. US$150.00 per person per night (single supplement US$25). DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN: 50% under 10 years old. SERVICES INCLUDED: all inclusive THINGS TO BRING: details will be sent with confirmed bookings NEAREST TOWN: Beit Bridge DISTANCE: 70km NEAREST COMMERCIAL AIRPORT: Bulawayo DISTANCE: 370km NEAREST AIRSTRIP: Sentinel BOOKINGS: Colin Bristow Adventures, 65 Fortunes Gate, Fortunes Gate, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Tel: +263-9-45606 Fax: +263-9-45606 SPECIAL SPECIES: Sentinel records over 360 bird species and 100 mammal species including evidence of 3 dinosaurs: Massospondylos, Euskelosaurs, Erythrozoches)
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