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Selfdriving in Kruger National Park

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May 06 2016
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Trip Report Kruger National Park, South Africa DAY 1 After an 11-hour overnight flight, we landed in Johannesburg early on Saturday morning. After collecting our luggage, we hurried to Terminal B to catch our connecting flight to Nelspruit. An important tip for future travelers! Always check the baggage terminal in Jo’burg, even if your luggage is supposedly transferred to the next flight. They had forgotten to transfer our luggage, and it was just circling on the conveyor belt. Thankfully, due to our previous experience last year (referring to our trip to Botswana), we double-checked. We departed for Nelspruit around 10:00 […]

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When to spot red deer in the ardennes?

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May 06 2016
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  For those who would like to see a red deer in the wild, you can now do so close to home without having to travel to the Netherlands. In the Hoge Veluwe National Park and the Oostvaardersplassen, there are plenty of these magnificent animals roaming. But the red deer is also the largest land mammal in Belgium, with a fairly decent population in the deep Ardennes. Those who venture into the Ardennes early in the morning during the month of October may be treated to the beautiful bellowing of the male specimens, with a bit of luck. During this […]

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Okavango Delta and Victoria falls, trip report

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May 06 2016
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“A pack of Wild Dogs tearing apart a Kudu in the middle of a waterhole. What a sighting!” Travel Agency: Askja Reizen Location: Mapula Lodge Area: Okavango Delta, Botswana Distance: 45-minute flight from the Savuti region Dates: July Temperature: 35°C during the day // 10°C at night Day 5: Flight from Savuti Region to Okavango Delta, Botswana After a 45-minute flight, we landed around 3:00 PM at the Mapula Lodge airstrip. We had just gotten into our Jeep when our guide, Mozilla, told us that there were three male lions resting next to the airstrip. Within a couple of minutes, […]

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Visiting Savuti region, Botswana

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May 06 2016
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“What followed was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had with a leopard. The leopard continued to track the herd of impalas, even using our jeep briefly as perfect camouflage to slowly creep closer…” Travel Agency: Askja Reizen Day 1: Flight Amsterdam – Johannesburg After an approximately 11-hour flight from Schiphol, we landed in Johannesburg around 9:30 PM. We headed straight to The Airport Grand Hotel for an overnight stay. The temperature difference from Europe was enormous! It was around 5°C in Johannesburg at 11:00 PM. After a very cold and short night, along with a hearty […]

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To see Wild dogs in Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park)

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May 06 2016
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“It seemed too good to be true, but after a fifteen-minute drive, we came across a pack of 5 Wild Dogs, lying in the shade of some bushes. What a sighting! Location: Selous Game Reserve Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp – Foxes Safari Camp Travel Dates: November 1-2-3 & 4 Distance: 35 minutes flight from Dar Es Salaam Temperature: 26-30°C Report: After an hour’s flight from Ruaha, we landed safely on the banks of the Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve. The biggest difference between a Game Reserve and a National Park is that you are allowed to go ‘off-roading’ […]

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National Park Ruaha, trip report

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May 06 2016
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“During one of our nights, for instance, we were startled by a pride of lions roaring as they passed through our camp. An experience you won’t easily forget! Location: Ruaha National Park Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge – Foxes Safari Camp Travel Dates: October 29-30-31 Distance: 2-hour flight from Dar-Es-Salaam Temperature: 42-48°C Report: After a one-and-a-half-hour flight on a bushplane from Dar-Es-Salaam, we landed at the gates of Ruaha National Park. It took another forty minutes before we arrived at Ruaha River Lodge. Thanks in part to the climate – extreme heat and drought (42-48°C) – that prevailed during our visit […]

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Best places to spot Wild dogs

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May 06 2016
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  “In which places do you have the best chances of spotting Wild Dogs? Following discussions on various Africa forums, we’ve also compiled a list of places where you have the best chances of seeing wild dogs. This list is based on our own experiences and findings at the locations we’ve visited and where we’ve encountered these animals. Since wild dogs are constantly on the move – except when they have newborn pups – you really need to be fortunate to see them. The best time to spot these dogs is during the months of June and July because they […]

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On the hunt for Wild dogs in Botswana

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May 05 2016
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“Half an hour later, we hit the jackpot as a group of Wild Dogs was simply sleeping in the middle of the sandy track.” Location: Zambia – Botswana Accommodation: Zambezi Sun (Zambia), Kwando Lagoon Camp (Chobe, Botswana), Kwando Lebala Camp (Linyanti, Botswana) & Kwara Camp (Moremi, Botswana) Travel Period: May Temperature: 32-35°C Days 1 & 2: Livingstone – Zambia On Friday, we departed via Frankfurt to Johannesburg, where we continued to Livingstone in Zambia on Saturday morning. As a stopover on our way to Botswana, we decided to take a detour to Victoria Falls. From the air, we had a […]

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Searching for the European Brown bear

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May 05 2016
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  In May, we embarked on a short trip to Finland with the primary goal of photographing brown bears in their natural habitat. After some research and tips from fellow photographers, we booked our photography expedition directly with the Martinselkonen Wildlife Centre. Day 1: Flight to Kajaani, Finland We flew with Finnair, connecting through Helsinki, before finally landing in Kajaani. Upon arrival, our guide picked us up and led us through the Finnish taiga forests to Pirttivaara, which is 160 kilometers from Kajaani. The base for our bear excursion was an old Russian border post, transformed into a basic yet […]

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Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro in Tanzania

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May 05 2016
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“On the left side of the jeep, there was a lioness, and on the right side of the jeep, two unsuspecting wildebeests were walking.” Our journey took place in the month of May. The goal of this trip was to visit three parks in 9 days. The itinerary included Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro National Park. If you have more time, you can also consider adding Lake Manyara to your itinerary since it’s conveniently on the way. Day 1 AMSTERDAM – ARUSHA We departed from Amsterdam to Arusha, Tanzania, with KLM. We landed in Arusha in the […]

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