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This remarkable photo of the Galapagos Islands was taken on October 28th, 2010 from the Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft, which was docked to the international space station, 220 miles above the Earth.
The rhinos of Africa are faced with a sad reality. Every seven hours a rhinoceros life is taken by poachers, and without the help of conservation efforts, the two African rhino species face the very real possibility of extinction.
Family safaris have come into their own in the last few years, from a number of private bush homes to family-friendly suites popping up all over Africa. This is just a taste of our absolute favorites this year!
Mike and Marian Myers found out the hard way what happens when elephants encounter a GoPro video camera on their own turf. They captured the footage below while staying at Little Makalolo Camp in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, which is renowned for its huge elephant populations.
The African wild dog is one seriously social animal. Like its North American cousin, the gray wolf, a wild dog’s life revolves around the complex social hierarchy of the pack. But unlike wolves, African wild dogs exhibit what almost seems like altruistic behavior when it comes to their pack mates.
In case you haven’t heard, there is a poaching crisis underway in Africa. Last year, 33,000 elephants were slaughtered for their tusks and an estimated 4.5 million have been killed in the last 60 years.
Save $2,000 Per Person Embark on a diverse Botswana safari this winter! This independent safari departs on your chosen dates, subject to availability. Here are three reasons to go between Nov 1, 2014 and Mar 31, 2015: Save $2,000 per person on this custom green season safari, over 20% off normal green season prices!
It appears to be all systems go for the proposed $350 million Serengeti airport, in spite of criticism of the project from Tanzania’s Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism and a prominent Serengeti conservation group.
This striking specimen was photographed on the island of Española. Marine iguanas are only found in the Galapagos Islands and are a fairly common sight throughout the archipelago. They are usually seen basking on black, volcanic rocks near the shoreline.
Be one of the first to experience the new Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in Namibia’s stark Northwest, with prime access to the coast’s most remote regions and unique, desert-adapted animals! Enjoy our special opening offer: $675 off a 10-day all-inclusive safari, including a scenic flight over Namibia’s fabled and dramatic Skeleton Coast!
There’s much more to an African safari than the iconic wildlife that draws most people there. Namibia is no exception. Often, there is just as much wonderment in things like Namibia’s enchanting quivetrees, mysterious dead camelthorn treas, and the ethereal night sky blanketed with millions of swirling stars.
Elephants are awesome for many reasons. But this particular individual stands out for his or her commitment to a litter free environment. I suppose there is a chance that it might have been staged. But if it’s not, it’s pretty amazing.
