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Meet Crammy Wanyama a man with a passion for birds

Jun 27, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: conservation, Nikela Blog, wildlife lovers, Wildlife Photography Tagged: avian safari, bird watching, birders, birding, Crammy Wanyama

Uganda is home to some of Africa’s most beautiful birds. No wonder Crammy Wanyama has turned his passion for them into a thriving business. “Hello I’m Crammy Wanyama. I love Land Rovers too.” He said with a warm smile extending his hand. Crammy and his group of birders had just arrived at our camp outside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Withinshort order Russ and I were impressed by this young man and his passion and knowledge about birds. Not only that, he was booked for the next year! His avian safari company was growing quickly as word spread amongst…

How a poor village boy became a professional birding guide in Uganda

Jun 8, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: conservation, Nikela Blog, Wildlife Photography Tagged: avian safaris, birding, birding guide, Crammy Wanyama, save the birds, Uganda

Saving birds as a professional birding guide never crossed young Crammy’s mind until he was invited to a training course in 2010. This is Crammy Wanyama’s story. I did not know that people traveled all over the world until November 2010. I never dreamed I’d become a birding guide. During my early youth and teenage years I never paid any attention to the presence of birds in my village. Or so I thought. Even after I finished university and started my own business I paid no attention to the wildlife around me in Uganda. My courses had been in business…

A few tips on bird watching when on your next African Safari

Jun 1, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: birds of prey, wildlife lovers, Wildlife Photography Tagged: bird watching, birding, Bradley Dennnis, safari, Samara Game Reserve

For some a safari is less about the Big Five and more about bird watching about spotting those small feathered beauties who call Africa home. When we think of a safari holiday, whether it be to a national park or just up the road to your local nature reserve, we first think about the wild animals, specifically the big five. But, what about all the bird species? Most safari resorts have an abundance of bird life, and it can be quite an experience to go bird watching. The pure peacefulness of sitting, quietly, waiting for that first chirp or note….

Are small game parks and reserves good for wildlife conservation?

Oct 6, 2016 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, wild animals, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Photography Tagged: Ezemvelo, Game parks, Nature reserves, Rietvlei, Spionkop, Transfrontier parks, wildlife conservation

Not everything touted to be good for wildlife conservation is, however, here are five reasons why small reserves just might be. A couple of years ago Russ and I attended a fascinating ranger talk at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. Creating corridors along the Rocky Mountains for predators like the mountain lion was under discussion. I learned from that presentation and a book I’d read about rewilding that huge areas are needed for effective preservation of ecosystems and the full spectrum of species that once lived on the plains, mountains, savannah, desert and the bush….

PODCAST Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan #NikelaAfrica

Nov 1, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, African elephant, Bateleur Eagle, Bird of Prey, birds of prey, giraffe, kudo, lioness, PODCAST, Secretary Bird, wildlife lovers, Wildlife Photography, zebra Tagged: Bateleur, birds of prey, curious animal behavior, elephant, Etosha Pan, Gemsbok, giraffe, podcast, Secretary Bird, springbok, zebra

Clearly the most rewarding about Etosha is watching the fascinating animal behaviors at the waterholes, podcast. The Etosha Pan is truly a most remarkable place where herds of wildlife gather at the waterholes, almost any time of day, or night. I could spend hours sitting and observing the wild animals and birds interact as they vie for water, the precious gift of life. Enjoy the podcast or read below… Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for stories, videos and podcasts. Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan Two years ago Russ and I visited Yellowstone National Park in the…