“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 […]
Tag Archives: Ostrich
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
De Hoop, South Africa
posted by hazel vint
What an amazingly beautiful place, De Hoop has safari for animals, like deer, zebra, baboons, ostrich etc… But it also has sand dunes and ocean with sandy beaches and rock pools to play in. One of my favourite places in South Africa so far.
Ostrich Riding and animal sanctuary
posted by hazel vint
Riding an Ostrich was excellent fun, but nothing like riding a horse. I think riding a horse is more comfortable! The animal sanctuary was excellent and finally feel like the things I am learning here in the internship I am actually able to think about and put into practice when I want.