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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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Searching for the Northern Lights in Iceland

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May 05 2016
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  In March, we embarked on a five-day trip to Iceland. The outbreak of the 2008 financial crisis led to a devaluation of the Icelandic currency, making travel to this special destination much more affordable. We booked through Askja Reizen, which offers a special tour in their lineup to explore the southern part of Iceland with a rental car. If you visit Iceland during our winter months, keep in mind that many interior roads, which provide faster connections between the north and south, are closed to regular cars. The Ring Road 1, which encircles the entire island, remains open throughout […]

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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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Seeing Grizzly’s in Canada

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May 05 2016
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“In 2 hours, we saw about 25 Grizzly bears. Some walked right under our platform without being bothered by us for a second.” Travel Agent: Askja.nl Location: Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Whistler – Canada Lodging: Knight Inlet Lodge, Painters Lodge, Heron’s Landing, Blackcomb Lodge Travel Dates: September Temperature: 18-24°C Day 1: Flight from Amsterdam to Vancouver On Friday, we finally started our journey to the far west of Canada. We had planned a short trip of 9 days, booked through Askja Travel from the Netherlands. If the trip would reach the same level as the service we received from Askja, it […]

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Mara north & Mara Triangle, Kenia

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May 05 2016
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Day 1: Brussels – Nairobi After a hassle-free 8-hour flight aboard SN Brussels Airlines, we landed in Nairobi in the evening. After a peaceful night in Nairobi City, we flew to the Maasai Mara on a charter plane the next morning. Day 2: Nairobi – Karen Blixen Camp Around noon, we landed at the airstrip of Karen Blixen Camp in the Northern Mara region. On our way to the camp, we were already treated to sightings of various animals, such as giraffes and herds of wildebeest with their calves. Upon our arrival at Karen Blixen Camp, a delicious lunch was […]

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Canada – British Columbia

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May 05 2016
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To our surprise, while on the way to Banff through the forest, we immediately encountered a black bear. We stopped instantly to take pictures, and in no time at all, the area was filled with cars. Period: July Temperature: 15 – 22 C° Day 1 – Calgary After a 9-hour flight, we arrived in Calgary, where we immediately picked up our rental car. However, it turned out they had no GPS systems in stock; they promised to deliver one in Banff. This wasn’t the best news after a long day. Our biological clock was already showing midnight, even though it […]

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