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Senegal – on discovery in Africa

27 July 2020

At the invitation of Untamed Travelling I made an 8 day tour of Senegal with director Jozef Verbruggen. An adventure to remember!

It started in Brussels, from where you fly a scheduled flight to Dakar within 5 hours. The hectic is immediately noticeable, you are in different spheres. Our trip took us past lodges and boutique hotels in Dakar, St Louis, Gorée Island,Kaolack and in the south Toubacouta on the Sine Saloum Delta.Senegal is predominantly French-speaking, French culture, friendly people, pleasanttemperature in December and lots to see.With guide and driver we crossed the country.With the first night at the Rysara hotel we had a nice starting pointfor our visit to Radisson Blu and many other beautiful accommodation locations in andaround the city. Here you enjoy history mixed with present. Travel in luxury without missing the present. Walking through the streets of Dakar and then having lunch at Cafe Roma constantly brings you into different spheres.

Quito best travel destination?

27 July 2020

Quito in Ecuador has been nominated by the World Travel Awards for the title: best tourist destination in South America 2013. The prestigious prize has been awarded for 20 years and is the Oscar for tourist destinations. The winners are chosen by travel professionals and tourists. For Quito, the nomination represents an important form of recognition.

Leopards of Londolozi

27 July 2020

The end of the dry season is one of the best times to observe a lot of game. The bush is at its driest, with beautiful yellow coloured grasslands that turn golden in the sun. The perfect conditions for photographers. Photographer James Crookes regularly travels to the South African lowfield at this time of year and is never disappointed.

This time of year is also the best time to observe the leopards in Londolozi Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Enjoy the beautiful images!

Zambia: 6 reasons to visit North Luangwa

27 July 2020

North Luangwa is a pristine and pure wilderness area, accessible only by plane. Only a few tour companies have permission to organize safaris in this remote reserve. The beauty of the park, the large amounts of wildlife and the pristineness are just some of the highlights of North Luangwa.

We are happy to convince you why North Luangwa is a must-go for the safari enthusiast!

Looking for the Picathartes

27 July 2020

Our adventure has begun. Once left the capital, civilization seems to stand still. We are embraced by another world. Vehicles are hardly present, beautiful people, goats, sometimes sheep and later pigs running across the road. Past towns with unknown names like Boda, Ngoto, Bimo, Ouodo. Slowly the landscape is changing. The Congo Base is making its entrance, in one go we are in the jungle. Raffia, trees like cathedrals surround us. A first look at the Congo basin waiting for us. Bird life is changing. We see the first “blue swallows” when we cross a river.

Ecuador and the Galapagos

27 July 2020

At the invitation of the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism I recently travelled to
Ecuador,
for a tour of this small country on the east coast of South America. I had already been there and again I noticed the enormous variety: from snowy volcanoes to tropical rainforest and from colonial cities to the extraordinary Galapagos Islands.

The journey starts in the capital Quito; it exudes the atmosphere of the province, not least by the still large presence of indígenas (Indians) from the highlands coming to the city. No big urban antics, but a beautifully restored colonial centre. Top hotel Casa Gangotena on the Plaza San Francisco is a colonial gem.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

27 July 2020

As you wake up slowly, the butler fills up your bath. A dream? No, not when you wake up in one of the suites at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. From that benevolent bath of deliciously scented oils, look out at the imposing, multimillion-year-old Ngorongoro crater.

The Ngorongoro crater is considered one of the wonders of the world and is a ‘world heritage’ of UNESCO. It is the largest intact crater in the world, packed with animals; a true piece of paradise on earth. The nickname of the Ngorogoro crater is also called ‘the Garden of Eden’ and that is not surprising, given the wildlife present. Not only does the ‘Big Five’ live here, the bird lover can also enjoy himself here. Thousands of flamingos wade into the shallow Lake Magadi, as well as dozens of other species of birds. The local Masai are allowed to graze their herds of cattle in the crater during the dry period. A spectacular sight.

We’re live!

27 July 2020

Untamed Travelling is a tailor-made specialist for trips to Africa, the Indian Ocean and Latin America. The passion for the profession is a common thread through our company. For example, our employees regularly travel to destinations to experience the latest changes in person. All this with the aim of being able to inform and advise customers even better.

But how do you pour this passion into a website? In close cooperation with 45north from Amsterdam, this issue has been thoroughly addressed. The end result is this wonderful responsive website.

Chimpanzee Oscar

27 July 2020

On December 19, 2012, a new film of Disneynature, a nature documentary about chimpanzees living in the rainforests of Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda, will be released. Starring Chimpanzee is 3-year-old Oscar with his family. Oscar loses his family due to circumstances and is ‘adopted’ by a chimpanzee.

South Africa – surprising!

27 July 2020

‘South Africa, perhaps the most visited country in southern Africa and therefore you would almost think that it is not the most original choice. But nothing could be further from the truth! Of course, it is not for nothing that a country is so popular! If, like me, you can travel the country for a few weeks, it’s incredible what you get to see in that relatively short time. Because of its good infrastructure, facilities and accommodations to everyone’s wishes, it is a wonderful country to travel through. And what a variety! One minute I’m cycling through Cape Town and standing in front of the cathedral where Desmond Tutu was bishop, the next minute an immense whale leaps out of the water at Hermanus in front of my eyes. Culinary I am spoiled at a top restaurant in Franschhoek and taste the wines that come from the vineyards behind it on a winery. And then the landscapes, from rolling hills, wild coasts and endless pine forests with lakes to the imposing mountains of the Drakensbergen. I visit the Mountain Kingdom Lesotho and discover the mountains on horseback and again and again that extremely friendly population. The journey continues to the natural areas of Hluhluwe and Isimangaliso.