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Posted in Africa, Picture of the day on Oct 18th, 2008
These wildebeest were trotting in a neat row in the Ngorongoro crater, a 260 sq. km unbroken volcanic caldera. As this picture was shot on the crater floor, you’re probably looking at the western white-bearded wildebeest, more commonly known as Connochaetes taurinus mearnsi.
The wildebeest (also called the gnu) is actually an antelope. On the evolution […]
Posted in Africa, Safari lodge on Aug 11th, 2008
A typical tent at the Olonana. Quite a tent actually.
A typical bathroom in a typical tent at the Olonana…
Posted in Africa, Safari lodge, Top rated, Top rated accommodation on Aug 10th, 2008
Please note: This is a tent. In the middle of a national game reserve in Kenya. Here’s where you sleep.
Once again: Here’s where you wash your hands plus more. Two sinks. Running water.
Behind the curtain to the right is the shower (yes, it comes with hot water). Not visible in
this picture: The flushing toilet. It […]
Posted in Africa, National Park on Jul 8th, 2008
Not all journeys start in the small village of Bayanga.
The trip has hardly any turns during the first hour. A straight road built by a logging company takes us there. A sign tells us that we’re entering the Parc National Dzanga-Ndoki. When the road finally turns, it follows an elephant path. Exactly the opposite of […]
Posted in Africa, Safari lodge, Top rated, Top rated accommodation on Mar 12th, 2008
Guide skills:
Neil is in the backseat, watching for birds while we’re driving at about 50 km/h on good roads in the South Luangwa National Park. Suddenly he calls out:
–Michew! On that side road, what was it?
–To the left? Zebra. Female and young, our guide calmly responds without slowing down.
–Are you really that fast? Neil […]
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