In Morocco, from the High Atlas Mountains to Sahara dunes, I discovered a land of contrasts with a kaleidoscopic history. Walking labyrinthine passages in ancient walled cities it was easy to step back to a time of Sultans and 1001 Arabian Nights. I also saw the modern future of the Kingdom. I arrived at night when the city of Casablanca was … [Read more...]
Botswana’s Devastating Elephant Slaughter
The shocking elephant slaughter in Botswana made headlines around the world this week. Over 90 large elephants were found dead, killed for their ivory tusks. Elephants Without Borders, a conservation non-profit conducting an aerial elephant census survey, reported the massacre. Some describe it as one of Africa's worst mass poaching … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Smoke That Thunders
"...the most wonderful sight I had witnessed in Africa," wrote David Livingstone, on reaching Victoria Falls in November 1855. The Scottish explorer promptly named the falls after the British Queen. Today they are deemed a seventh wonder of the world, and are a UNESCO world heritage site. Wings Over … [Read more...]
Zambezi Reflections
Zambezi Reflections The noctural snorting hippo chorus, spellbinding pastel pink sunrises and awesome wildlife are among my most vivid Zambezi reflections. The place was Chiawa in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia. This camp looks across the water to Zimbabwe. In between are sandbanks where crocodiles lurk, long legged birds fish and … [Read more...]
Moonlight Means Murder
By the Light of the Moon Next Tuesday April 15 there will be a full moon. Next Tuesday in Kenya, seven rhino will die. This shocking statistic was stated by Mike Watson, CEO of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. He was addressing a group of supporters in California's Silicon Valley. Ian Craig, Founder, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Northern … [Read more...]
