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Wild Encounter Safaris was born from the passion and deep appreciation for wildlife of one person, and your tour leader, Artur Stankiewicz

Hwange – a wilderness not to miss in Zimbabwe

Nov 13, 2021
Trips
Lions drinking at the waterhole in Hwange

My recent trip to scout locations for the new safaris was a total success! I have spent 10 days in central and southern parts of the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. In summary – it was all about waterholes, elephants and lions...and I loved it! I

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Ins and outs of the Mara river crossings in Serengeti

Dec 29, 2020
Trips
Mara river crossing

The continuous wildebeest migration in search of green pastures in the larger Serengeti and Mara ecosystems includes the dramatic crossings of the Mara River. This meandering river winds through the northern Serengeti, Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya.  Therefore, between June and October the river crossings can be

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Victoria Falls – A natural wonder between Zimbabwe and Zambia

Jun 18, 2020
General

When discussing safaris to Zimbabwe or Botswana, a question I get asked a lot is: When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?  My answer is simple and always the same – any time is a good time to see the mighty Falls! A unique habitat for several species of flora

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How to decide on African safari – a private experience or an ‘off-the-shelf’ trip?

May 28, 2020
General
Lion laying on a ground in front of safari tourist

When it comes to African safaris, the options and choices are countless, often making for a difficult selection process.  The Internet is full of offers promising a once-in-a lifetime experience, with users bombarded by information about places and attractions. We are charmed by advertisements promising unbelievable sightings of wild animals, then

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A Photo Safari is for Anyone and Everyone

May 10, 2020
General

Many potential safari enthusiasts dismiss the idea of participating in an African photo safari based merely on perceptions.  People often believe that photo safaris are exclusively for professional photographers, that it requires specialist equipment and can even be intimidating for novices. Although it may be true for some very specific

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Best Time for African Safari

Mar 28, 2020
Trips
Elephants drinking in Linyanti

The most common question I receive from potential safari-goers: What is the best time to go on African safari? I wish I have a simple answer, but it doesn’t exist! There are too many variables, on top of personal wishes, to provide a simple answer. In this blog, I

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Creatures of the night…and the day

Mar 14, 2020
Trips Botswana
Leopard at night in Okavango

The recent African photo safari to Botswana, provided several, very unique opportunities to observe and photograph some elusive species. I will call them ‘creatures of the night’ as they are primarily active after the sunset.  Makgadikgadi is also a dream habitat for the bat-eared foxes, which aren’t necessarily nocturnal.

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Linyanti Marshes – Lions Heaven

Mar 04, 2020
Trips Botswana
Male lion on a huge termite mound

Linyanti waterfront in Botswana became one of my favorite places for the wildlife photography.  Anyone that would like to read more on the ecosystem and the habitat of these marshes I invite to follow Destinations on this site.  The remoteness

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The Kingdom of Meerkats

Feb 14, 2020
Trips Botswana
Meerkat family in Makgadikgadi

In my last blog I have provided some feel for the Makgadikgadi salt pans, its beauty and unique, natural habitat.  Today let’s talk about one of the ‘main attractions’ of the salt pans surrounding the Park – The meerkats! 

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Makgadikgadi – Salt Pans Full of Colors and Life!

Jan 31, 2020
Trips Botswana
Sunset at Makgadikgadi in Botswana

The largest salt pans in the world are located Southeast of the Okavango Delta, a 1 hr flight from the city of Maun, Botswana. The place has two, completely different seasons. The one I visited in January with green meadows, pans filled with water and flocks of flamingos, migrating zebras

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Hwange – a wilderness not to miss in Zimbabwe

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Victoria Falls – A natural wonder between Zimbabwe and Zambia

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How to decide on African safari – a private experience or an ‘off-the-shelf’ trip?

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