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Uganda Road Trip – How To Take Better Pictures With a Drone
Drone photography is a hot thing not only at weddings but also safaris in tourist destinations. It is a perfect way for holidaymakers who desire to have the best aerial photographs. Drone photography not only comes with the remarkable option of taking pictures from extraordinary vantage points but also provides versatility for professional use. It…
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The Great Pyramids of Egypt
From their construction throughout the centuries the Pyramids of Giza have represented mystery, wonder and awe to all. They are perhaps the only great architecture of the ancients to have survived more or less completely intact. The oldest pyramid at Giza is the Great Pyramid of Cheops, also known as Khufu, and is the largest…
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Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda
Golden Monkeys are some of the most beautiful and attractive primates that you can see while on safari in Rwanda. These ancient monkeys are among the rare creatures that cannot easily be seen elsewhere. Covered with thick golden fur, these primates are endemic to the Virunga Forests and can be seen in only two locations…
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Gorilla Photography Safaris
Looking for African gorilla safari? Travel to Rwanda with Eco Tours Rwanda a very reliable travel agency that has opened its offices in Kigali to help up travelers in Rwanda planning to take short tours, scheduled photo safaris to gorillas in Rwanda Volcanoes Park within the Virunga massifs or Bwindi Forest and other wildlife destinations.…
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Self Drive Touring in South Africa
Self-drive touring in South Africa offers an exciting way to explore the country’s diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage at your own pace. Officially the Republic of South Africa, South Africa is known as the southernmost country in Africa bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometers of coastline that stretches along the South…
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Lion Sighting – My Hero Moment as a Guide!
Why Lions? For almost every visitor on safari in South Africa, a lion sighting is at the top of the list. For this reason every guide wants to find them. Once we have managed to find a lion sighting for our guests, some of the pressure to ‘deliver’ is off. I don’t mean this in…
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Using HDR in Wildlife and Landscape Photography
So you can HDR but can you do it in one shot and without filters? blending, challenge, exposure, filters, HDR, high dynamic range, highlights, image, Landscape, midtones, ND, neutral density, Photography, shadows, single High Dynamic Range or HDR in it’s shortened form has opened up many new avenues for photography. HDR is a process of…
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Amazing Camera Trap Footage – Which One Do I Use?
If you follow my blog you will know that I use my own trail camera / camera trap. I bought it for my big move to safari school in South Africa. As a safari guide, I thought it would be awesome to know what critters are creeping around my tent at night! But, I’ve had…
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Birds and Botany – Another Awesome Safari!
Hanging out in the forest! I’ve just spent 5 days guiding ten great guests around the park. These particular guests were shareholders at the lodge, so they visit here twice a year and know a bit about the area already. Sometimes this can make the guiding harder – it’s more difficult to throw in the…
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Phone Vs. Camera for Travel Photos?
A lot of things have changed! With improved phones that have better cameras, it is common to find travelers moving with phones and ipads instead of cameras, the most known equipment that should not miss in your pack. Almost everyone, especially travelers and tourists, take many photos during their holidays. Today there are many mobile…
