Posted in Q-and-A on Dec 6th, 2011 1 Comment »
WWF’s Whitney Kent recently traveled to Africa with her family to see mountain gorillas in the wild. We caught up with her to talk about the experience. How long did you have to hike before spotting the mountain gorillas? Was it a difficult climb? We did two gorilla treks in two separate days. The first [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Nov 16th, 2011 No Comments »
Seldom considered a tourist destination, the coastal East African nation of Mozambique has a great deal to offer to the nature traveler. Here are ten reasons among the many to visit the “land of smiles.” 1. Pink sand and turquoise waters. Mozambique’s beaches are the definition of paradise, yet so few tourists visit them. Many [...]
Posted in Wildlife on Sep 14th, 2011 10 Comments »
Observing great apes in the wild is an unforgettable experience, whether it be orangutans swinging between trees, huge mountain gorillas gently caring for their young, or chimpanzees “knuckle walking”. Take our quiz to find out how well you know these primates. Travel with WWF to see great apes.
Posted in WWF news on Sep 1st, 2011 No Comments »
Namibia not only boasts vast and spectacular landscapes and diverse, plentiful flora and fauna, but also one of the greatest African wildlife recovery stories ever told. Caroline Behringer, a member of WWF’s Media & External Affairs Team, recently took two journalists to see the successes of Namibia’s community conservancy model. The national community-based natural resource [...]
Posted in Wildlife on Aug 5th, 2011 1 Comment »
Botswana is once more taking a leading role among African nations in advancing wildlife conservation as it prepares to end game hunting in favor of safaris devoted purely to photography. Archibald Ngakayagae, a spokesperson with Botswana’s Ministry of Wildlife, Environment and Tourism, announced last week that the legal process toward policy change is already underway [...]
Posted in Wildlife on Jul 24th, 2011 2 Comments »
Lions break into smaller groups when hunting. Here they can be seen watching our safari vehicle. © Sonya Bessalel Guest blogger and WWF member Sonya Bessalel is a rising sophomore at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. Piling on layers of clothing, I stepped out into the chilly morning air in Africa. Clambering into the [...]
Posted in Travel tips on Jul 18th, 2011 3 Comments »
Planning an African safari? You’ll no doubt be consulting detailed packing lists that advise you to bring various essentials such as binoculars, mosquito repellent with DEET, khaki-colored clothing to blend in with the bush and a headlamp for nighttime reading. Natural Habitat Adventures blogger Wendy Worral Redal recently returned from a safari in Botswana, and [...]
Posted in Wildlife on Jun 29th, 2011 No Comments »
The lion has forever been a symbol of strength, power and ferocity. During WWF tours to Africa, seeing the majestic species up-close is sure to be a spine-tingling experience. 10. African lions are the most social of all big cats and live together in groups or “prides.” A pride consists of about 15 [...]
Posted in WWF news on Jun 24th, 2011 No Comments »
WWF considers Coastal East Africa one of its priority places for protection. The area is threatened by overfishing, unregulated and unsustainable timber harvesting and wildlife trade. For more than 45 years WWF has addressed the problems facing East Africa by working to establish new national parks, empower communities to manage their own natural resources and [...]
Posted in WWF news on Jun 7th, 2011 No Comments »
When it comes to making the most of its natural resources, Namibia stands apart. Namibia was the first African country to incorporate protection of the environment into its constitution. The government reinforced this by giving its communities the opportunity and rights to manage their wildlife through communal conservancies. But this wasn’t always the case. [...]