Development Updates
Wouter Vergeer
posted on January 26th, 2012
Ariadne van Zandbergen joins our content creation team [News]
We're proud to announce an agreement with Ariadne van Zandbergen to join our content creation team. She will help create content for the 8 countries and 148 parks we will cover on the site. Ariadne is a top wildlife photographer whose work is featured in many leading guidebooks and magazines. She has visited an incredible number of parks and reserves and we're very pleased to have such an experienced professional on the team. Ariadne will work with us in any additional time her normal photography work allows.
We're proud to announce an agreement with Ariadne van Zandbergen to join our content creation team. She will help create content for the 8 countries and 148 parks we will cover on the site. Ariadne is a top wildlife photographer whose work is featured in many leading guidebooks and magazines. She has visited an incredible number of parks and reserves and we're very pleased to have such an experienced professional on the team. Ariadne will work with us in any additional time her normal photography work allows.
Post #22
posted on December 29th, 2011
We've completed the Kenya video [Videos]
We've completed the video for Kenya.
The narration was done by Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
Five down, four more videos to go!
We've completed the video for Kenya.
The narration was done by Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
Five down, four more videos to go!
Post #21
posted on November 28th, 2011
We have over 1,000 user reviews [News]
Over the past months we've searched the web to find people who've been on safari and invited them to write a review on SafariBookings.com regarding their experience of the park or country they visited. It's been a success! We now have over 1,000 user reviews, including over 25 reviews per safari country. These users' travel stories and ratings are extremely valuable to everyone wishing to go on safari.
Over the past months we've searched the web to find people who've been on safari and invited them to write a review on SafariBookings.com regarding their experience of the park or country they visited. It's been a success! We now have over 1,000 user reviews, including over 25 reviews per safari country. These users' travel stories and ratings are extremely valuable to everyone wishing to go on safari.
Post #20
posted on October 25th, 2011
More renowned safari experts join our panel [News]
We are proud to announce more renowned safari specialists joined our expert panel. They will write reviews on the countries and parks we're going to cover on the site. They are, in alphabetical order:
We are proud to announce more renowned safari specialists joined our expert panel. They will write reviews on the countries and parks we're going to cover on the site. They are, in alphabetical order:
- Alan Murphy, travel writer and author of over 20 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guides to Zambia & Malawi and Southern Africa.
- Brian Jackman, award winning wildlife and safari writer, author of multiple books about African wildlife and safari journeys. Brian's work also appears in The Daily Telegraph, BBC Wildlife Magazine and Travel Africa.
- Gemma Pitcher, travel writer and author of several Lonely Planet Guidebooks, including South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania.
- Mary Fitzpatrick, travel writer and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including Tanzania, 'South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland', East Africa, West Africa, Africa and Mozambique.
- Mike Unwin, award winning wildlife writer and author of several renowned wildlife books, including Bradt's Southern African Wildlife.
- Nana Luckham, travel writer and author of multiple guidebooks, including the Lonely Planet guides to Africa, Zambia & Malawi, South Africa and Watching Wildlife Southern Africa. And the Rough Guides to West Africa and Kenya.
Post #19
posted on September 29th, 2011
We've completed the South Africa video [Videos]
We've completed the video for South Africa.
The narration was done by Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
Four down, five more videos to go!
We've completed the video for South Africa.
The narration was done by Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
Four down, five more videos to go!
Post #18
posted on August 30th, 2011
Partnership with Heinrich van den Berg [Photos]
We are proud to announce our partnership with award winning wildlife photographer Heinrich van den Berg. Heinrich won many awards including the Eric Hoskings Award of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Africa Photographic Awards. Heinrich also co-founded HPH Publishing and published 21 highly acclaimed photographic books.
We are proud to announce our partnership with award winning wildlife photographer Heinrich van den Berg. Heinrich won many awards including the Eric Hoskings Award of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Africa Photographic Awards. Heinrich also co-founded HPH Publishing and published 21 highly acclaimed photographic books.
Post #17
posted on July 26th, 2011
Renowned Africa and Safari specialists team up in our expert panel [News]
We are proud to announce that we have teamed up with some of the world's most renowned Africa travel writers and safari experts. They will write expert reviews on the countries and parks we're going to cover on the site.
They are, in alphabetical order:
We are proud to announce that we have teamed up with some of the world's most renowned Africa travel writers and safari experts. They will write expert reviews on the countries and parks we're going to cover on the site.
They are, in alphabetical order:
- Ariadne van Zandbergen, renowned wildlife photographer whose work is featured in many of the well-known guidebooks and magazines. She founded the Africa Image Library, where her marvelous photos can be admired and purchased.
- Chris McIntyre, managing director of UK based tour operator Expert Africa and author of the Bradt guidebooks for Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and Zanzibar.
- Emma Gregg, award-winning travel writer for Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, Travel Africa magazine and The Independent.
- Kim Wildman, widely published travel writer and guidebook author including Lonely Planet's South Africa guide and Bradt's Tanzania guide. Kim was recently voted one of Tripbase's 100 Favourite Travel Writers in the world.
- Lizzie Williams, travel writer and author of several African guidebooks on East and Southern Africa, including the Footprint guidebooks for Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
- Melissa Shales, award winning travel writer for Fodors, Frommers and Insight Guides, including guidebooks for Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
- Philip Briggs, travel writer and author of many African guidebooks and wildlife books, including Bradt's guidebooks for Kenya, South Africa (scheduled 2011), Tanzania, Uganda and Bradt's East African Wildlife.
Post #16
posted on June 30th, 2011
We've completed the Zambia video [Videos]
We've completed the Zambia video.
The narration was done by Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
Three down, six more videos to go!
We've completed the Zambia video.
The narration was done by Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
Three down, six more videos to go!
Post #15
posted on May 31st, 2011
Maps completed for all countries and parks [News]
These past months we've been working hard on creating maps for all countries and parks we're going to cover. The maps will be used to visualize a country or park, but also as itinerary maps for the tours offered on our site. Click the thumbnail images below to get a preview.
These past months we've been working hard on creating maps for all countries and parks we're going to cover. The maps will be used to visualize a country or park, but also as itinerary maps for the tours offered on our site. Click the thumbnail images below to get a preview.
Post #14
posted on April 29th, 2011
Partnership with Ariadne van Zandbergen [Photos]
We are very fortunate to announce a partnership with another renowned wildlife photographer, Ariadne van Zandbergen. Ariadne's photos are stunningly beautiful, and her collection covers an incredible number of African wildlife parks. Click the thumbnail image to see a small selection of the photos we will use on SafariBookings.com
We are very fortunate to announce a partnership with another renowned wildlife photographer, Ariadne van Zandbergen. Ariadne's photos are stunningly beautiful, and her collection covers an incredible number of African wildlife parks. Click the thumbnail image to see a small selection of the photos we will use on SafariBookings.com
Post #13
posted on March 31st, 2011
We've completed the Namibia video [Videos]
We've completed the video for Namibia.
Again, the narration was done by Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
Two down, seven more videos to go!
We've completed the video for Namibia.
Again, the narration was done by Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
Two down, seven more videos to go!
Post #12
posted on February 24th, 2011
55 tour operators joined [News]
At this moment 55 tour operators expressed interest to offer their tours on our site once it is live. For most countries this means we have sufficient tour operators to start with. We only need more tour operators from Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand. We are very happy with this abundance of interest!
At this moment 55 tour operators expressed interest to offer their tours on our site once it is live. For most countries this means we have sufficient tour operators to start with. We only need more tour operators from Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand. We are very happy with this abundance of interest!
Post #11
posted on January 18th, 2011
We've completed the review system [News]
We've now completed the development of the review management system. A team of review managers will work hard to get quality reviews on safari countries and parks. This valuable user feedback will help site visitors decide where to go.
Click the thumbnail below to open the review form!
We've now completed the development of the review management system. A team of review managers will work hard to get quality reviews on safari countries and parks. This valuable user feedback will help site visitors decide where to go.
Click the thumbnail below to open the review form!
Post #10
posted on January 3rd, 2011
First video completed [Videos]
We've completed our first full video on one of the 8 major safari countries: Tanzania. The video will be viewable from our country details page. The narration was done by renowned narrator and voice over Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
We've completed our first full video on one of the 8 major safari countries: Tanzania. The video will be viewable from our country details page. The narration was done by renowned narrator and voice over Alan Sklar.
Click the thumbnail image below to watch the video.
Post #9
posted on November 29th, 2010
Over 35 tour operators are interested [News]
The past few weeks we have been contacting tour operators, asking them if they are interested in partnering with SafariBookings and offering their safaris on our site. Not only have the majority of tour operators expressed that they are interested, but almost all of them agreed to give feedback in the development process. This valuable input will enable us to create a system which suits the needs of tour operators best.
The past few weeks we have been contacting tour operators, asking them if they are interested in partnering with SafariBookings and offering their safaris on our site. Not only have the majority of tour operators expressed that they are interested, but almost all of them agreed to give feedback in the development process. This valuable input will enable us to create a system which suits the needs of tour operators best.
Post #8
posted on November 16th, 2010
Partnership with Michael Poliza [Photos]
The world famous wildlife and nature photographer, Michael Poliza, agreed to a partnership with SafariBookings in which he will license many of his award winning photo's to be used on the SafariBookings website. Please visit www.michaelpoliza.com for more info on Michael Poliza. Click the thumbnail image below to see the photos.
The world famous wildlife and nature photographer, Michael Poliza, agreed to a partnership with SafariBookings in which he will license many of his award winning photo's to be used on the SafariBookings website. Please visit www.michaelpoliza.com for more info on Michael Poliza. Click the thumbnail image below to see the photos.
Post #7
posted on October 29th, 2010
New Homepage Design [Interface Preview]
Based on the feedback from the Expert User Group, we decided to redesign the homepage to give it more of a 'booking' look. Click the thumbnail for a preview.
Based on the feedback from the Expert User Group, we decided to redesign the homepage to give it more of a 'booking' look. Click the thumbnail for a preview.
Post #6
posted on September 3rd, 2010
Zoom to Earth Intro [Video Preview]
We completed the zoom to earth intros which will be shown at the beginning of the country videos. Click on the image below to watch a preview.
We completed the zoom to earth intros which will be shown at the beginning of the country videos. Click on the image below to watch a preview.
Post #5
posted on August 27th, 2010
Expert User Group [News]
We are proud to announce that we have an Expert User Group teamed up. The group consists of 12 internet professionals and 3 safari experts, all well known authorities in their field of expertise. They will be involved in all development phases, providing quality feedback.
We are proud to announce that we have an Expert User Group teamed up. The group consists of 12 internet professionals and 3 safari experts, all well known authorities in their field of expertise. They will be involved in all development phases, providing quality feedback.
Post #4
posted on August 23th, 2010
First Pages Designed [Interface Preview]
We created the first draft for the homepage and countries page. Click the images for a preview.
We created the first draft for the homepage and countries page. Click the images for a preview.
Post #3
posted on August 9th, 2010
Animated Logo Intro [Video Preview]
This logo intro will be shown at the beginning of all videos. Click on the image below to see a preview.
This logo intro will be shown at the beginning of all videos. Click on the image below to see a preview.
Post #2
posted on August 2nd, 2010
Logo Design Completed [News]
It has been a long journey, but we finally decided on the logo. The tagline is not definite yet, so that could change. Click the images for a large preview.
It has been a long journey, but we finally decided on the logo. The tagline is not definite yet, so that could change. Click the images for a large preview.
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