Antarctica – the white continent
Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass.The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins.It’s the driest and coldest…
Uganda and Rwanda – home of the Primates
The Pearl of Africa is a perfect name for Uganda, a biologically rich and diverse jewel of a country with subtropical jungles, cloud-shrouded forests, savannas filled with wildlife, snow-capped volcanic…
Kenya – scenic landscapes and wildlife preserves
About 8% of the Kenya’s land mass is protected area for wildlife conservation. Protected areas are gazetted landscapes/seascapes that have been surveyed, demarcated and gazetted either as National Parks and/or National Reserves.…
Climbing Glacier Peak, most isolated volcano in Washington
Glacier Peak is one of the five volcanoes of the state of Washington, and is the highest mountain in Snohomish county. It has 7498 feet of prominence and ranks 5th…
Katmai National Park – brown’s bear paradise
Katmai National Park and Preserve is on a peninsula in southern Alaska. Its wild landscapes span tundra, forests, lakes and mountains. The park is known for the many brown bears…
Victoria Falls adventure in Zimbabwe and Zambia
The Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was described by the Kololo…
Botswana – lions, elephants and sunsets
Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during the seasonal floods. The…
Namibia – deserts, dunes and safaris
Namibia, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. The country is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population. The…
National Parks of South Africa
There are currently 19 national parks in South Africa. These are the official national parks run by SANParks (South African National Parks). They are located in seven of South Africa’s…
Kruger National Park – Best of South Africa
Kruger National Park is the oldest and biggest National Park in South Africa. The Kruger National Park is home to five vegetation zones, each with their own special flair and…