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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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Trip report Ndutu – Tanzania

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May 05 2016

“Our cheetahs moved at a serious pace and, a short hour later, they spotted a group of gazelles.” Tanzania Ndutu (Ngorongoro Conservation Area) Saturday Amsterdam – Arusha On Saturday, my father and I left from Amsterdam to Tanzania in East Africa. This was my eighth trip to this unique continent; for my father, it was his second. The first time, he accompanied me to South Africa, but this time we went to a boundless, unfenced area, namely, the region south of the Serengeti. We flew with KLM and stayed overnight upon arrival in Arusha at the Kibo Palace. Sunday Arusha […]

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