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View of Mt Meru
*Adventurous, *Kilimanjaro Climbs, 9 best places in Africa, Justin Bell, Kilmanjaro climbs, Tanzania

To the top of Africa

We reached a ledge where we could rest and have a picnic ¾s of the way up the formidable 3,000 ft high (over 1,000m)…

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Rothschild's giraffe
Justin Bell, Rare species

Giraffe – one species or more?

An essential requirement for a species is that they can reproduce and have fertile offspring. Clearly if they cannot do so, they become extinct….

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the Highlands
*Accommodation, African Safari, Justin Bell, Rare species, Tanzania

A day and a night at Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is a marvel of geology. It is a fully intact 280km2 unbroken caldera situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley….

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Dominance
African Safari, Justin Bell

Africa’s most iconic mammal

Mention Africa and lions, cheetahs, gazelles, elephants, rhinoceroses and leopards come to mind, but none of these animals are uniquely African, as they are…

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African Safari, Dave Christensen, Zimbabwe

The struggle for wildlife in Mana Pools

One of my favourite national parks, Mana Pools in Zimbabwe, is very seasonal. It is an outstanding place to experience wildlife in the dry…

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Elephant crossing
Justin Bell, Rare species

The future of elephants is in our hands

Today is World Wildlife Day. Each year the United Nations chooses a different theme to highlight the threat to wildlife on our planet and raise…

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Big bird preening
African Safari, Justin Bell, Tanzania

Tribute to Big Bird

If you have ever been to Greystoke Camp, hidden in the rainforest and nestled on the shores of giant Lake Tanganyika, your stay there…

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Female Abyssinian gound hornbill
African Safari, Gorillas and Chimps, Justin Bell, Uganda

Uganda – on safari in December

The Engs family from California asked us where we recommend for their fourth safari with us, this time over Christmas. They loved their safari…

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* Boutique, *Accommodation, Tanzania

Entamanu Camp at Ngorongoro Crater

Entamanu Camp is tucked in a surreal and magical acacia forest at 2,200m (7,200ft) on the western edge of Ngorongoro Crater rim, offering views…

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Symmetry of Arches at San Juan de la Peña
Culture, History, Justin Bell, Mountains and hikes, Spain

The Monastery

The views change dramatically as we drive through the pass. We left the small hotel in Alquézar after breakfast, where buildings of brick and…

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*Adventurous, *African Destinations, African Safari, Dave Christensen, Journeys, Tanzania

The Hadzabe of the Yaeda Valley

One aspect of an African safari that is often overlooked is the cultural side. The primary reason for an Africa trip is usually the…

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Hiking in the Izás Valley
*European Destinations, Justin Bell, Mountains and hikes, Pyrenees, Spain

Springtime in the Pyrenees

In East and Southern Africa it is the rainy season during April and May. For most of my life this period has conjured up…

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