Sit still, sit very still and watch. They are only curious, said Moro, our tracker at Shinde Game Lodge, who had moved from his seat on the fender to a seat in the car. You are fortunate to see such a big pride, so healthy. If they aren t strong enough to hunt, they starve.
My family, traveling together on an African safari, were lucky indeed to see so many lions. Fifty years ago there were 200,000 in Africa; today there are fewer than 15,000. As for African elephants, their numbers are worse. Ninety years ago there were an estimated 10 million on the continent, but four years ago there were just 350,000.
The best river cruises
From the Douro to the Mekong, these are the rivers you should be targeting for a voyage Sue Bryant | May 20 2021
1. The Rhine
Europe’s busiest waterway carves a course from Switzerland to the North Sea, through scenery ranging from the wooded hills of the Black Forest to the steep vineyards flanking the Rhine Gorge.
What to see The Rhine valley is packed with historical wonders, from the glorious medieval centre of Strasbourg to the castles that guard every bend along the craggy gorge between Bingen and Koblenz. Further north, Cologne’s mighty cathedral beckons, with most voyages ending in Amsterdam for a fitting dose of culture in its many museums and galleries.
We know that the travel hopes of many have been dashed by this tumultuous year. But with positive vaccine news buoying everybody’s spirits, we’re looking forward to next year’s travel potential.
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Half-price entry to Uganda’s national parks
To show their gratitude for visitors’ continued support throughout this difficult year, the Uganda Wildlife Authority has halved entry fees to a number of the country’s national parks until 31 March 2021.