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Why we didn’t visit more National Parks and Game Reserves in Tanzania

Jan 8, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, conservation, Ecosystem, Nikela Blog, wild animals, wildlife conservation Tagged: elephant, game reserves, lion, national parks, Ngorongoro Crater, people saving wildlife, Selous, Serengeti, Tanzania, Tarangire

Tanzania boasts some of Africa’s most well known National Parks and Game Reserves with a variety of iconic wildlife species. “You’ve got to be kidding!” Was my first reaction when Russ told me how much it would cost us to visit the Serengeti, Selous, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire to name a few of Tanzania’s National Parks and Game Reserves. When we started planning our trip north to Kenya from South Africa viewing wildlife was of course top of the list. Besides finding the people who save them so diligently. There’s nothing quite like being in one of those national parks…

A few insights into the wildlife poaching status in Tanzania

Dec 26, 2016 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Nikela Blog, Poaching, Stories from Africa, wild animals, wildlife conservation Tagged: future of wildlife conservation, Ngorongoro Crater, rhino, Serengeti, Tanzania, wildlife conservation

These are strictly my observations during our visit regarding the wildlife poaching status in Tanzania. Wildlife by the thousands, no millions! But with the losses across the continent what is the wildlife poaching status in Tanzania? Tanzania’s 16 national parks comprise a total area of more than 42,000 km2. About 38% of the country is set aside as protected. These reserves are home to a large variety of wildlife species. Reportedly, 430 species and subspecies comprise the country’s more than four million wild animals. These include zebras, elephants, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, antelopes, dik-diks, gazelles, elands and kudus. A ranger’s…

The Beautiful Serengeti Video by Burrard-Lucas Photography

May 13, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Nikela Blog, wild animals, wildlife conservation, wildlife lovers, Wildlife Photography Tagged: Burrard-Lucas, Serengeti, video

Fabulous aerial footage of the Serengeti and its wildlife Absolutely amazing to be flying low over this vast habitat and its wildlife. Can’t help but fall in love with Africa and simply want to be there! Simply want to keep this ecosystem thriving! Fly over the Serengeti Post by Burrard-Lucas Photography.