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Storks and cranes at Uganda birdwatching safaris

They can be funny or elegant, for sure they are a show to admire. Storks and cranes are the main attractions of birdwatching safaris in Uganda, and they are not the only ones. This nation includes over 1.000 species of birds, 150 of which can be considered endemic. This is one of the most interestingContinue reading "Storks and cranes at Uganda birdwatching safaris"

Birds of Tanzania, land of eagles and flamingos

  Birdwatching in Tanzania? No better place in the world. Tanzania is home to over 1000 species of wild birds, and  29 of them are endemic, which means you can only meet them here. This nation is famous in the world for its National Parks, such as Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Serengeti, Arusha and many others. YouContinue reading "Birds of Tanzania, land of eagles and flamingos"

Birdwatching safari, how and where to do it

  Many people think of Africa as the land of wild, ferocious animals only. Which is true, because lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas are the main attractions of this huge, wonderful continent. But while you are there, taking photos of the most beautiful beasts on Earth you will find out that Africa is also the magicContinue reading "Birdwatching safari, how and where to do it"

Ten good reasons for planning your safari in 2021

Be positive, be free! This must be your goal for the new year 2021, after a very hard time with the Covid pandemics everyone had to experience, last year. Things are going to be better, you will certainly see the light at the end of the tunnel. And you will need places where to forgetContinue reading "Ten good reasons for planning your safari in 2021"

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Once upon a time ... there was a great lake. It was called Makgadikgadi Lake and its water retained the mineral salts of the rocks of its bed. Also the water carried by rains and rivers brought a certain amount of rocks' salt. When, about 10,000 years ago, the sudden rising temperature turned those plainsContinue reading "Makgadikgadi Pans National Park"