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Which are the best national parks in Uganda

Monday, 09 May 2022 by Juan Martinez
Which are the best national parks in Uganda
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
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How to plan a trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda

Wednesday, 04 May 2022 by Juan Martinez
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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
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Tracking chimpanzees in Uganda‘s Kibale National Park

Friday, 29 April 2022 by Juan Martinez
Tracking chimpanzees in Uganda‘s Kibale National Park
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
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All you need to know before visiting the Devil’s Pool in Victoria Falls

Tuesday, 26 April 2022 by Juan Martinez
All you need to know before visiting the Devil’s Pool in Victoria Falls
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. With 110 million gallons per minute crashing into a 105-meter-deep canyon, there are not many places around the world as astonishing and imposing as Victoria Falls. It
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What are the best activities to do at Victoria Falls

Thursday, 21 April 2022 by Juan Martinez
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Rafting, bungee jumping, a helicopter flight, or a river cruise. There are so many different activities at Victoria Falls that it is challenging to know which one to choose. Known as the adventure capital of Africa, Victoria Falls is more than a waterfall dividing two countries. It is a symbol of Africa, a place where
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Which are the best national parks in Zambia

Thursday, 14 April 2022 by Juan Martinez
Which are the best national parks in Zambia
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
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How to plan a trip to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia

Tuesday, 29 March 2022 by Juan Martinez
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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 trip to 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.
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What to do at the Hlane National Park in Eswatini

Friday, 25 March 2022 by Juan Martinez
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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
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Places to visit around Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

Monday, 21 September 2020 by Juan Martinez
Tour Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia
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
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Visiting the Black and White Desert in Egypt

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 by Juan Martinez
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The Black and White Desert in Egypt are two of the most beautiful hidden gems in the country. The best of it: They are located just several hours away from Cairo While most visitors traveling to Egypt have a long list of places to visit: The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Red Sea, the city
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Christoffel National Park – Discovering Curaçao’s wildest side

Tuesday, 07 July 2020 by Juan Martinez
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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
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A Hiking Guide to Saxon Switzerland National Park

Sunday, 24 May 2020 by Juan Martinez
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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
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