The African Skimmer ploughs the Chobe with its elongated lower mandible – a bird whose hunting technique looks so improbable that you only believe it once you have seen it. On nests on open sandbanks, bow waves as a threat, and what it takes to get this bird sharp in the frame.
A Namibian safari guide remembers the black rhinos his family raised on the farm Nomtsas – and what watching one drink at Okaukuejo in Etosha still means today.
A place with no sign, but full of history… There are desert excursions around Swakopmund where you pass by an old, barely visible burial site. It is easy to miss, but historically significant. I clearly remember a lecture during my guide training, given by Dr Friedhelm von Ludwiger. He spoke about this place, known as…
Leaving the farm is always a little like dying.Our life in tourism – always “on the road” – and the simple fact that the children cannot attend school out in the countryside severely limits our time in what we like to call our „happy place“. Admittedly, it’s been a while, but the story of the…
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…
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…
18 Days, 10–27 November 2027
Guided Birding Tour with Unique Natural Highlights
Spots Available – Non-Binding Booking Still Possible
Every biome from desert to Victoria Falls – one unforgettable journey.
Endemic larks, flamingos by the thousand, Etosha’s big game and the legendary Leaflove on the Zambezi. Small group, window seat guaranteed – reserve now, no obligation.
14–30 October 2027 | 17 days | October is the driest month – game concentrates at the waterholes, in Etosha as much as along the Kwando and Chobe. The route runs from the Mount Etjo game reserve past the desert elephants of Damaraland to the Okavango, Chobe and the Victoria Falls: eight completely different habitats, and a species list to match. Strong birding, photography from the open roof hatch, maximum 7 guests.
