Tag Archives: Africa

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Fantastic Foto Friday – Angry Elephant in Hwange National Park Zimbabwe, Africa

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A picture says more than 1,000 words – and it is the most evident with wildlife photos: Nothing can capture the feeling of an angry elephant or a lion about to charge her prey like a photo.
Robin J. Dezember is the first guest photographer on Fantastic Foto Friday and his photography captures nature and wildlife in an amazing fashion, and his photo books are captivating.
This photo was taken in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe as part of a tour of Southern Africa – and if you have seen elephants in the wild, you’ll know how real this photo is!

If you want to see (and download) more of Robin’s photos, you can check them out on Robin’s Photography site – it’s worth the visit, you can have a virtual safari!
If you’d like to read more about the adventure that is Southern Africa, check out my trip report from Cape Town to Victoria Falls!

 

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FantasticFotoFriday: Kruger National Park – Do-it-yourself Safari!

095 SAF Lion I have been to a number of wild life destinations and on safaris – but nothing felt as up-close and personal as driving around Kruger National Park in South Africa in my own car, with the window rolled down, discovering a pride of lion, with one of them walking past my car in arms reach – fascinating and unforgettable!
Check out the stories and photos from Kruger National Park for more!
Do you have a photo that captures great memories of your favorite place? Submit it with your story and I will review it for publishing as a future FantasticFoto!

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Fantastic Foto Friday: Okavango Delta – a River disappearing in the Desert!

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The Okavango Delta is a phenomenal experience: The huge river just fizzles out into the desert, leaving behind a stunning landscape and amazing wildlife to explore. I was fortunate to see it from the air – before exploring it in a tiny dugout canoe. I will never forget those sights…
Check out my experience and more photos from the Okavango Delta, as well as my other adventures from Cape Town to Victoria Falls!
Sounds like too exotic a place to visit? Let me help you plan your trip with TravelMadeEasy Services!
Do you have a photo that captures great memories of your favorite place? Submit it with your story and I will review it for publishing as a future FantasticFoto!

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Fantastic Foto Friday: Chobe National Park, Botswana!

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Wildlife in Africa is amazing in many of the national parks. What makes Chobe National Park in Botswana so special is its location along the river. Being able to explore the park not only by jeep, but also by boat, provided us with unique sights, like this huge elephant swimming through the river, a feat that is hard to believe and I’d never seen before!
See more photos and read about the experience in Chobe National Park as well as my other adventures from Cape Town to Victoria Falls!
Sounds like too exotic a place to visit?l Let me help you plan your trip with TravelMadeEasy Services!

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Fantastic Foto Friday: Etosha, Namibia – amazing wildlife watching around watering holes!

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Etosha National Park in Namibia offers some amazing wildlife watching, without driving around in safari jeeps. Secure a strategic spot at a water hole, relax and wait for a steady stream of wildlife coming to the water – a true once-in-a-lifetime experience!
I visited Etosha National Park as part of my Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure and stayed at the amazing Okaukuejo Camp – check out the stories for some inspiration to see the stunning nature and wildlife of Southern Africa!
Sounds like too exotic a place to visit? Let me help you plan your trip with TravelMadeEasy Services!

Fantastic Foto Friday: Pyramids, Egypt

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When I saw the Pyramids for the first time, stark against the sky, with people appearing as tiny as ants in front of them, I was in awe how human beings could have possibly built a monument of this size more than 3,000 years ago! This photo shows the Chephren pyramid outside Cairo!

You can read more about my experience in Egypt here!

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Fantastic Foto Friday: Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town in South Africa is my favorite city in Africa – the beauty of the city is stunning, the spirit of the rainbow nation is captivating and the opportunities to discover new things in and around the city are endless. This photo of Table Mountain is taken from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
You can read more about Cape Town, beautiful Table Mountain as well as about my Cape Town-to-Victoria Falls Adventure and find many more photos!

Perfect Day: Cape Town Itinerary

Cape Town is one of my favorite cities in the world and it was love on first sight! Between the beautiful location on the water with Table Mountain as backdrop, the friendly people and good vibe and the many things to do in and around Cape Town, there are plenty of reasons to put Cape Town on your must-see list! … Continue reading →

My Top 5 History Destinations

My passion to travel is rooted in the desire to learn about other people and countries – and that inevitably includes learning about their history to understand how they became who they are today! As you might have notices, there are a lot of history museums and photos of temples, churches, palaces or ruins – I have taken thousands of … Continue reading →