We have all heard about the Traditional Healer, the Witchdoctor and the Shaman, but what do they really believe or practice on millions of African patients every day? Granted a few hours and some questions doesn’t give you a proper insight into what REALLY goes on, but at least I have scratched the surface […]
Tag Archives: nature
June
20
Walking with lions? Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
posted by hazel vint
The world heritage site, Mana Pools National Park in Northern Zimbabwe, is the only place in Southern Africa where it actually encourages the public to get out of their vehicles and walk around with no guide……… These are the other photos that go along my article that was published by “Life As A Human”. I […]
October
16
Insect Macro Shoot
posted by hazel vint
This is a slight shift from my recent posts, a first attempt at macro photography with my new lens. All these photographs were taken in my garden in Kisumu, within a five metre radius! I wish insects were a little slower, as I find them more interesting than plants and flowers. I believe I have […]
August
18
The unspoken truths about the Maassi Mara
posted by hazel vint
“This panoramic view is what I imagine heaven to look like,” I overheard a fellow visitor comment. With the multi-coloured crepuscular rays breaking through the clouds, the waist high golden grass contrasted against the blue and purple hues of the hills and the animal surprises popping up behind every bush, I’m sure a lot of […]
August
05
Okanvango Delta, Botswana
posted by hazel vint
Okavango Delta Walking Safari and Wild Camping, Botswana “Whatever you hear in the night, do not get out of your tent.” Were the words from our guide just before crashing for the evening. It was only a few hours later that we were awoken to the extremely near sound of animals, I could hear the […]
August
05
Fish River Canyon, Namibia
posted by hazel vint
Can you imagine driving along a road at night and seeing an oncoming vehicle with something white coming out of one of the windows? Only to get closer and realise it’s somebody’s bottom and they are pissing! Let’s just say I had refused to pull the car over for one of the Israeli boys to […]
July
29
The Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund and in the end Solitaire, Namibia
posted by hazel vint
Journey through Wild Namibia A story worth reading for those who want to hire a car and drive through the vast desert of Namibia; “So what are we having for dinner then?” Was the only thing that was said after we inspected the broken hire car. How could we have crashed the car on this […]
July
26
Sossus Vlei, Namibia
posted by hazel vint
Get Lost in some of the world’s largest sand dunes…. If you are looking for unsupervised exploration, energetic hiking, no other person in sight and all for a reasonable price, then this hot dry sand dune environment is the place for you. Just remember being lost in the dunes in midday is something you will […]
July
19
Chobe National Park, Botswana
posted by hazel vint
Budget safari, a thing of dreams? Here is the means to make that budget safari, a reality. You don’t have to sacrifice the best parks for this reality; well known Chobe National Park is one of the best, especially for spotting large groups of elephants. The cool air is welcoming in the early morning safari […]
July
16
Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana
posted by hazel vint
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve The Central Kalahari Desert is one of the most isolated places to go on a safari, but still offers plenty of chances to view a large selection of animals and even offer some surprise gems along the way. If you are looking for the ultimate wilderness adventure, this is your […]
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Lone Landloping Lady 