Tag Archive: safari
The Secrets Behind Rwanda’s Conservation Comeback
Rwanda, a landlocked country in central Africa, is perhaps best known for its devastating history of war and genocide. Environmentally, the war had harsh impacts, as the massive migration of people to refugee camps placed significant stress on the surrounding ecosystem….
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Top 6 Ways to Experience Botswana
Botswana stretches for 224,607 square miles across the center of southern Africa, with varying landscapes of deltas, deserts and salt pans. The arid Kalahari Desert is traversed by thousands of migratory animals and offers some of the best wildlife viewing…
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Elephant Grand Central Station | Olaf’s Corner
In the wildlife drama that is a Botswana safari, this looked like a virtual demolition zone. We had just stepped out of our kayaks, scouting for an optimal place to camp. Looking around, we realized that the island had been…
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Mahale: Much More Than Chimps
After seeing the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, I knew my next wildlife travel experience needed to be seeing the chimpanzees in Tanzania. Mahale Mountains National Park near Lake Tanganyika had always been at the top of my list of places…
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Travel Tips—Preparing for an African Safari
Planning an extended stay in Africa is exciting, but it also can be stressful to try and prepare for everything. There are a few key items that need to be taken care of before you leave to set your trip…
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