Wash your hands before you grab the gear! On every safari, there’s a lot of spraying, rubbing, and slathering – but far too little soap and water involved. Insect repellents and sunscreen may protect your skin, but they’re absolutely brutal on camera bodies and binoculars. I’ve felt genuine heartbreak seeing rubber grips peel off or…
18 Days, 8–25 February 2026
Guided Birding Tour with Unique Natural Highlights
Spots Available – Non-Binding Booking Still Possible
At the last travel fair, I was frequently asked: “Is it safe to travel to Namibia?” My answer was always the same: yes—provided you drive carefully and use a reliable vehicle. But that wasn’t their real concern. They were referring to crime. And yet, something crucial is often overlooked. Not only are the people of…
Using the ruler function on Google Earth, one can determine the exact distance between two points. Nomtsas and Voigtsgrund, the place where the tortoise originally came from, are 68 km apart. My father received a leopard tortoise as a gift when he was a child. Of course, such things shouldn’t be done, but back then,…
It sounds like a dinosaur, but it’s actually a tiny bird that, admittedly, has a slightly broader beak—though still small—in relation to its head size. The following theory is considered confirmed by many, but renowned ornithologists such as Ian Sinclair wish to question it based on their own observations and research, or at least leave…
8–23 April 2026 | 16 Days
Roundtrip Natura – Small Group Safari
Explore Namibia’s iconic landscapes: Kalahari dunes, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Erongo, Etosha & Okonjima (AfriCat Foundation). Guided, comfortable, unforgettable.
“They say an elephant never forgets. What they don’t tell you is that you never forget an elephant.” * Bill Murray Pristine Wilderness: Botswana has successfully mastered the “hands-off policy” in conservation. Botswana’s wilderness is incomparable and unique in Africa! This is largely due to the “high cost – low impact” tourism that minimizes or…
A brief explanation about the migratory restlessness of the fantastic bird world in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the lagoon at Walvis Bay. The wonderful splendid attire of the migratory birds, rare discoveries, and serious thoughts about the state of the world.
17 Days – This fantastic professionally guided trip to Uganda will show you the Shoebill, gorillas, chimpanzees, Nubian giraffes, hundreds of birds, and so much more. Good accommodations and full board included!
The text humorously reflects on the psychology of hats, suggesting a ban on matching hats for couples and emphasizing the importance of hats telling a story. It also touches on fashion preferences, referencing Karl Lagerfeld’s views and recommending specific hat styles for an African adventure.
