A Day Oncafari in Brazil’s Pantanal

Would today be our lucky day? Would we see that which had compelled us to travel over 24 hours from home to find? For what, you might wonder, were we looking? Why, the elusive jaguar, of course. And spoiler alert: yes, indeed we would find them. My colleague Jennifer Gillmore and I departed Caiman Ecological Read more…

Exploring the Pantanal

What is the Pantanal? Located in the Mato Grosso state of western Brazil, and spilling into Bolivia and Paraguay, the Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland. Covering more than 60,000 square miles, the ecosystem is a downward sloping basin that collects run-off from the Paraguay River and its tributaries, creating an enormous internal river Read more…

Kichaka Expeditions—One Client’s Experience in Remote Tanzania

“If you want to see the bush, get in a vehicle. If you want to understand it, get out on foot.” – Andrew “Moli” Molinari Guide/Owner of Kichaka Expeditions   Kichaka Expeditions is an incredible company that offers three, five, and seven-night safaris in one of Tanzania’s most remote destinations — Ruaha National Park. Guests Read more…

Top 5 Surprises on Safari

With any upcoming trip, there are always two assurances for me. The first and regardless of prior aspirations, is that packing will begin the night before departure. The other, that my mind will inevitably wander in an attempt to envision what the ensuing days will look like. Some destinations have been visited before, so expectations Read more…

How to Best Experience the Amazon

The Amazon is a vast ecosystem that covers roughly 2.5 million square miles and spans nine South American countries—including Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. More than half the size of the United States, the Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest in the world and boasts a biodiversity unlike anywhere else on earth. It is home to Read more…

Miavana: Madagascar’s Beach Oasis

There is nothing quite like adding a beach experience onto your safari. After the very-early wake-up calls in the bush, it is nice to have a more relaxed pace and some different activity options to end your trip. It creates the perfect balance to round out an African adventure. I recently had the opportunity to Read more…

Peru’s Hidden Gems: Beyond Machu Picchu

When one thinks of Peru, Machu Picchu often comes to mind as the epitome of ancient wonders. However, this captivating South American country has much more to offer beyond its iconic archaeological site. Peru boasts a wide array of lesser-known attractions that are equally captivating, each offering a unique glimpse into the country’s rich history Read more…

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: Safari vs. City Stay

When planning a trip to Southern Africa, one place that comes up again and again as a “must-do” is visiting the majestic waterfall and nearby town of Victoria Falls. A visit to the Falls itself might only take a few hours, which might leave you wondering how to spend the rest of your time in Read more…

Botswana from Above- Appreciating Africa’s Beauty in a Helicopter

Botswana boasts some truly spectacular ecosystems, including the Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert. These two landscapes offer varying terrains and a wide variety of wildlife, transporting visitors from lush waterways and channels to dry sands and basins, the most well-known of which are the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. These two locations – and their uniqueness—are not Read more…

Transportation In the Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta lies in the northwest corner of Botswana, and with its diverse ecosystem and remote location, there are many different forms of transportation used to access and explore it. No matter what, arriving at any camp in the Delta starts in Maun or Kasane. From there, travelers have many options, depending on where Read more…