How to plan a trip to Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe
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Wednesday, 20 December 2023 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Do you want to see as many elephants as you probably never imagined? A safari in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is the place to go. Zimbabwe has been on top of my list for a while. It was one of the last safari destinations on my bucket list, and I was curious to see
Best Things to Do in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe side)
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Thursday, 30 November 2023 / Published in Africa, Destinations
From activities around the mighty Victoria Falls to getaways for lazy days, these are the best things to do on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls. Quick useful travel links 🗺️ Prepare for the trip in advance Everything from hotels to attraction tickets – find everything on Klook 📱 Stay connected everywhere Get an eSIM
How to plan the perfect safari trip in Africa
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Wednesday, 13 September 2023 / Published in Travel 101
Destination, budget, type of safari—here, I will tell you how I learned to plan the perfect safari trip in Africa. Going on a safari is a dream for most of us. The idea of witnessing gigantic animals we only know from videos in documentaries in their natural habitat is undeniably a magical experience. I feel
How to Plan a Day Trip to Kaieteur Falls: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Tuesday, 28 March 2023 / Published in America, Destinations
Surrounded by complete wilderness, visiting Kaieteur Falls is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here is everything you need to know to plan a trip to Kaieteur Falls in Guyana. As the plane flew over Kaieteur Falls, I felt a sense of wonder that was difficult to put into words. The beauty of the falls came into view,
aerial view of Guyana rivers
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Tuesday, 14 March 2023 / Published in Uncategorized
Guyana is a good example of how wildlife protection should be done, but deforestation and mining make this task difficult. Visiting Kaieteur Falls in Guyana for the first time was an unforgettable experience. The sight of water plummeting nearly 500 meters creating a misty spray and echoing for kilometres, was breathtaking. Despite witnessing raw power,
Exploring East Africa – Best natural places to travel in Burundi
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Wednesday, 16 November 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Known as one of the least visited countries in Africa, Burundi has forests, savannas and stunning lakes for travellers wanting to go off the beaten path. It is difficult to find reliable information about Burundi online. It was one of the most complicated countries to plan a visit to, and I was not sure exactly
How to plan a trip to Kahuzi-Biéga National Park in Congo
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Tuesday, 25 October 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
There is only one place in the world to see the Eastern Lowland Gorilla in the wild. This is at the Kahuzi-Biéga National Park in DR Congo. Mornings are cloudy, and tourism is almost nonexistent at Kahuzi-Biéga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is hard to believe that not many people
Where is the best place to do gorilla trekking in East Africa
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Wednesday, 19 October 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
I did gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo. These are the pros and cons of each one of these locations. “Here they are!”. These are the most comforting words you can hear during a gorilla trekking, and they are the rewards for adventuring in the jungle and hiking until you find these primates.
Kwita Izina – A ceremony to name baby gorillas
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Thursday, 22 September 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations, Uncategorized
At the volcanoes national park in Rwanda, there is a special ceremony in September dedicated to naming newborn gorillas. Of all the gorillas I saw while traveling in Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo, the most memorable experience was seeing the baby gorillas. These cute primates get most of the attention from travelers, not just because
Why you need to do a gorilla trekking in Rwanda
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Thursday, 15 September 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Hidden deep in the cloudy highlands of Rwanda, the mountain gorillas are some of the greatest creatures you can see on a trek. With our entire bodies soaked in mud and rain, my friend Jessica and I hiked through the dense rainforest of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. We had trekked for more than one hour
The importance of wildlife reintroduction in national parks
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Wednesday, 20 July 2022 / Published in Travel Journal
With wild species disappearing at an unprecedented rate, reintroduction of wildlife in national parks seems to be the only solution in the long term. I visited the Akagera National Park in Rwanda some months ago. Unlike the national parks of Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, Akagera is managed way differently. Only a few rhinos are
How to plan a trip in Akagera national Park
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Tuesday, 21 June 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
From itineraries, transportation, accommodation, prices, and best time to go. This is the ultimate guide for planning a safari in Akagera National Park in Rwanda. One moment you are driving through rolling hills, passing buffalo herds, and observing views of Rwanda’s untouched landscapes. A second later, you are at a vast plain surrounded by dozens
What to bring and wear for gorilla trekking
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Tuesday, 07 June 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Rain jacket, double socks, boots, and lots of water – here is the ultimate guide on what you need to pack and wear for gorilla trekking tours in East and Central Africa. Going on a gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo is not a walk in the park. The climate
The Batwa people of Uganda – a tribe on the edge of disappearing
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Friday, 27 May 2022 / Published in Travel Journal
Drastic changes in their lifestyle, constant discrimination, and zero opportunities. The Batwa in Uganda don’t need charity and donations. They need to be protected for who they are. In 1906, the Bronx Zoo in New York City introduced what they called “the most interesting sight in the Bronx” into the gorilla cage. It was a
How to plan a gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
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Tuesday, 24 May 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Going on a gorilla trekking in Uganda is an experience of a lifetime. These are the do’s and don’ts when planning your trek at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. My legs were already exhausted as my group went deeper into the jungles of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park of Uganda. Even though we could not see
Which are the best national parks in Uganda
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Monday, 09 May 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
From dense forests hiding mountain gorillas to savannas where lions climb trees, Uganda’s National Parks reveal why this country is known as the “Pearl of Africa.” While Kenya and Tanzania worked for decades to build a reputation as the top safari destinations globally, Uganda became often overlooked. Travelers come to Uganda searching for the mountain
climbing lions at Queen Elizabeth National Park - How to plan a trip
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Wednesday, 04 May 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Grasslands, savannah, forests, wetlands, and lakes – you name it, and Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda has it. It was my first night before visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park, and to save some costs, a friend and I decided to stay in a tented camp outside the premises of the park. With only shepherds
Tracking chimpanzees in Uganda‘s Kibale National Park
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Friday, 29 April 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Whether you go tracking or for a habituation tour, tracing chimpanzees at the Kibale National Park in Uganda is an adventure to never forget. As time passed by, each step became harder and harder. We trekked for almost two hours, my hiking boots were completely covered in mud, and I couldn’t stop sweating because of
All you need to know before visiting the Devil’s Pool in Victoria Falls
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Tuesday, 26 April 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Located at the edge of Africa’s greatest natural spectacle, taking a dip into the Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls should be at the top of your bucket list. Quick useful travel links 🗺️ Prepare for the trip in advance Everything from hotels to attraction tickets – find everything on Klook 📱 Stay connected everywhere Get
activities to do at Victoria Falls
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Thursday, 21 April 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Rafting, bungee jumping, a helicopter flight, or a river cruise. These are the best activities at Victoria Falls in the Zambian side. Quick useful travel links 🗺️ Prepare for the trip in advance Everything from hotels to attraction tickets – find everything on Klook 📱 Stay connected everywhere Get an eSIM on Airalo Get an
Which are the best national parks in Zambia
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Thursday, 14 April 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Considered a hidden gem for safari lovers, Zambia might not be first on your bucket list, but it definitely should be. Whether you listen to hundreds of hippos honking at the shores of the Luangwa River or look up from the base of the magnificent Victoria Falls, it is impossible to not be thrilled by
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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Tuesday, 29 March 2022 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Unspoiled and wild, South Luangwa National Park is the top destination for safaris in Zambia. Here is everything you need to know about planning your safari in this hidden gem. The sun was setting down at the South Luangwa National Park, and we were finishing a sunset break at the shores of the Luangwa River.
Eswatini - Hlane National Park lions
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Friday, 25 March 2022 / Published in Destinations
With a growing population of wildlife and affordable safari experiences, a visit to Hlane National Park in Eswatini can be the safari you are looking for Whether I was having breakfast in the early morning, relaxing before lunch, or sipping a drink in the afternoon, there were always at least one or two rhinos on
Tour Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia
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Monday, 21 September 2020 / Published in America, Destinations
Although Salar de Uyuni is Bolivia’s largest attraction, travelers visiting only the salt flats are missing some of the most extraordinary landscapes on earth Multicolored lagoons, bubbling sulfur pools at almost 5000 meters and a salt flat as vast as the eye can see. I did a tour to Salar de Uyuni in 2019 for
Mushroom Sunset White Desert Egypt
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Tuesday, 14 July 2020 / Published in Africa, Destinations
Which are the two most beautiful hidden gems in Egypt? This is how you can plan the perfect trip to the Black and White Desert While most visitors traveling to Egypt have a long list of places to visit: The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Red Sea, the city of Luxor or the ruins of
NationalParkChristoffel-Boka Grandi
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Tuesday, 07 July 2020 / Published in America, Destinations
Who could imagine that tucked away in the middle of this island paradise are some of the most beautiful hiking routes of the Caribbean? This is Curaçao’s Christoffel National Park. When I think Curaçao, the first images in my mind are perfect white sandy beaches, tropical cocktails in front of the ocean and a radiant
Hiking Guide to Saxon Switzerland National Park - Schrammsteine
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Sunday, 24 May 2020 / Published in Destinations
I went on a road trip to Saxon Switzerland and did some hiking, camping and exploring. Where to go and what to do? This is what you are going to find out Either you get lost in the hundreds of labyrinthic gorges or marvel the vast valleys between the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Saxon Switzerland will