Yearly Archives: 2013

Okavango Delta, Botswana

2018-05-28T16:16:31+02:00August 21st, 2013|Tags: , , |

Okavango Delta The Okavango Delta is rightly considered on the most incredible wilderness sanctuaries in Afrcia.  It is one of the largest inland delta systems in the world, an area of 15 000km2 filled with water channels, lagoons and islands.  What makes this area truly remarkable is that it is awetland paradise loctaed deep within the arid Kalahari Desert.  Each year, floodwaters flow from their catchment areas in the moist central African highlands over 1 000km away into the Delta to create the miracle that is the Okavango.  This unique area sustains a huge diversity of fauna and flora, so that [...]

Rhino horn worth more than cocaine per ounce

2018-05-28T16:16:34+02:00July 3rd, 2013|Tags: |

An Open Letter to the Honourable Edna Molewa, Minister of Water Affairs and Environmental Affairs  Rhino horn worth more than cocaine per ounce Dear Madam I am writing this letter to urge you to open the trade in rhino horn. If you would do this, there are financially powerful individuals in the private sector and pharmaceutical companies able and willing to clone rhino horn and deliver it into the Asian markets. However  to clone and produce rhino horn is a considerable financial investment. No one will make this investment until an open market, fair and free trade scenario is in place. The [...]

Best of Uganda – Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Game

2018-05-28T16:16:35+02:00July 3rd, 2013|Tags: , , , , |

Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Game [divider_line] The eight day safari includes the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda, game viewing, optional chimp tracking in Chamburu (Kyamburu) Gorge and game/bird-watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park, including a boat cruise, and a visit to Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary. Two gorilla tracking opportunities are included on this itinerary. Read more......  

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