Month: February 2021

Ngorongoro Crater: Tanzania’s Geological & Wildlife Wonder

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Liquid Giraffe, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Safari, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The vast Ngorongoro Conservation Area, in which lies the Ngorongoro Crater, is a staggering 8 292 square kilometres and is quite aptly named ‘The Black Hole’ by the Maasai. It is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world, measuring some 20 kilometres across, 600 meters deep and encompasses an area of 300 square … Read more

Okavango Delta: Africa’s Most Valuable Wetland Ecosystem

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Liquid Giraffe, Okavango Delta Botswana, Africa Wetlands

We explore the freshwater lagoons, expansive floodplains and narrow channels of the Okavango Delta to discover why this wetland system is one of Africa’s most important treasures. Maintaining the ecological health and complexity of wetland ecosystems is essential for the survival of wildlife and human populations. According to Ramsar, wetlands across the globe play an … Read more