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All the best wildlife, bazaars, and adventures Africa has to offer from Cairo to Cape Town.

Maji Maisha
So good to be back in the wilderness after time spent in the big city of Nairobi. I am at a camp in Samburu County which is in a conservancy called Meibae. It’s a beautiful place but being in northern Kenya means it’s also dry usually. This is currently the rainy season or the end of it at least. There hasn’t been much rain until recently and even then, this parched land could use more. It used to be the rains could be counted on with a fair amount of regularity but because of climate change that is no longer the case. If you talk to any of the mzees (elders), they will tell you that the weather patterns are no longer predictable. For pastoralists, this means that they cannot count on rains to come and the grass to grow so their herds can graze. And this is a problem as you can well imagine. There is also a toll on human populations as well. We in America take water for granted. Yes, there have been parts of the U.S. that have been in drought but in all but the most extreme cases when you turn on your tap water comes out. Imagine if you will not having a tap but relying on what water falls from the sky and whether you can harvest enough of it to help you through the dry periods. Or hoping the water in the dry river bed is flowing close enough to the surface that you can dig down to collect it. Here at this camp, we bring drinking water with us from Nairobi or we boil the water that has been collected in tanks to provide us with drinking water. We are also very judicious about our water use. Showers are kept to a minimum, maybe once or twice a week, and even then, we are careful with our usage. It is a bucket shower and we fill it up, turn on the spigot to let enough water out to get us wet. We then turn it off and soap up. We then rinse, again being judicious with our water usage. It definitely makes you appreciate those showers where you don’t have to turn it on and off and can stand underneath the flow for the entire shower. There are constant reminders around us not to waste water as it is a precious resource here.
By DC Wagner5 years ago in Wander
Morocco by JR
Morocco by JR- During 2019, I had the great fortune to travel to a most amazing country, Morocco, North Africa. I went with a Tour Group of 30 ladies and a wonderful Tour Guide and it was a spectacular trip. I am sharing some of the tips we utilized for anyone going to Morocco who is looking for best practices.
By Jeanne Roche5 years ago in Wander
Nature's Haven in the City
There are few, if any, places on earth where you can see a lion set against the backdrop of a capital city. But Kenya has such a place. An incongruous piece of land 117 sq. km. in size known as Nairobi National Park. Most visitors to Kenya can hardly wait to escape the confines of Nairobi and head to the well- known safari destinations of the Masai Mara, Samburu, and the Laikipia Plateau. But for those destined to remain within Nairobi, there is a place where nature's finest is on display 365 days a year.
By DC Wagner5 years ago in Wander
The 5 Days of Kilimanjaro
I reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 6:48 AM on July 7, 2016. The sun emerged over the convexed horizon as my labored breaths and pounding heart powered my body to the peak. In one moment, five days’ efforts came to an apex of adrenaline and pure exhilaration. There I was, about 11,000 feet closer to the sun than I had ever been before (the summit is 19,341 feet in elevation). I swear I could hear the Earth creak like a medieval drawbridge, rotating under its own weight.
By Dan Pittman5 years ago in Wander
Africa: Home to the Lion, Elephant, Rhino, and Me
There can be no better time of day than a sunset in Africa. The serenity that befalls the continent at this time is food for the soul. The brilliant red, orange, and yellow that suffuses the sky is nature's art at it's best. Add to this visual image, the other senses of smell, touch, and hearing, and you are in paradise.
By Fathima S Meer6 years ago in Wander
A STUDY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Ancient Egypt --- a subject which has always interested me, even from a very young age. The information we learn at school just skims the surface, and even what is taught in the Bible, gives us a mere glimpse into this very real ancient world. I remember many times going to the museum and staring at the beautifully coloured objects that have been discovered in the Egyptian tombs, even the everyday objects, such as combs or plates, hold my attention as I remember that these very items were physically and actually used every day, thousands of years ago. Even this study probably will just touch the surface of the very deep well of history. A culture of Master and Slave, even as we have had Upper-class and Lower-class. How the Pharaohs treated these slaves and who the slaves were is a massive subject all of its own. The clothes that were worn, who wore them and what they were made of we can, not only read about, but also can see on the walls of the tombs of the Pharaohs. The beautiful jewellery, so colourful, each piece meaning something, we have even copied in our time. The food of the rich, the food of the poor, very different and how the food affected the Egyptians health. The Gods and Goddesses which/who affected every aspect of life back then --- rich and poor! If I were to write down my own knowledge of Ancient Egypt, it would seem like a page compared to the thousands of books that we can read and learn from today. For such a massive subject, where do I start? Which God/Goddess? Which Pharaoh? Which part of Egypt? This study of Ancient Egypt is not meant to be “The Complete History of Ancient Egypt,” just my own “study of Ancient Egypt.” I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed researching it.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff6 years ago in Wander
How to Get a Zambia Visa
If you want to travel to Zambia, then you will be required to apply for a visa that would allow you to explore the country and have a good time. The nature of your visit to Zambia is the most important aspect to consider before you begin applying for a visa. So, make sure that you do a little bit of research online before you start the application process. Here are some basic pointers to get you started.
By Rochell Megan6 years ago in Wander
Things To Do In Chitwan National Park 2021
Jungle Safari on A National Park with an Impressive Track Record! Take a jungle safari in a national park spread in the area of about 370 sq. miles. The national park is home to more than 700 species of wildlife including 68 types of mammals and 544 species of birds. Chitwan’s Big Five that everyone who visits the park wishes to see are one-horned Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, Royal Bengal Tiger, Sloth Bear, and Gharial crocodile.
By josec6 years ago in Wander
Going on Safari
Have you ever wondered what it's like to roam the African savanna? See animals in their natural habitat? Ride an elephant? See the Big 5*?
By Rachael Spafford6 years ago in Wander
How to plan your trip to Africa in few easy steps
Introduction Dreaming about an adventure and then finally embarking on it might seem like a daunting task but it doesn't have to be. If you are planning something as exciting as a trip to Africa, we have covered with a few quick tips. You can broadly define them according to your unique situation and use it to get over the fear of doing and start the next great chapter of your life.
By Pavithra Jinadasa6 years ago in Wander
Africa, Journey of the Soul
If it’s an adventure or party you are looking for, then South America or Europe come to mind. For fun in the sun and a little sea breeze, take your pick of islands off Malaysia and Indonesia or try the Mediterranean or Caribbean islands.
By Razia Meer6 years ago in Wander
How to get to Gaborone from Anywhere
Introduction Once a small and dusty one-horse town, Gaborone has developed into a spectacle of a city in recent years. While it is Botswana's capital, there is nothing fast-paced about this city which moves at a languid pace and no one is in a hurry to get anywhere. It is a fantastic city to visit if you would like to learn more about the timelessness of rural Africa, learn local history and culture and savour the years of tradition in its cooking.
By Pavithra Jinadasa6 years ago in Wander