At some point in a person’s life, they may find themselves wishing to get away to a different sort of vacation – a place where regular events are not the norm, where scenery is not an issue, where the atmosphere is not diesel smelling, where killers are not waiting to attack, where breakfast is not served in a tin box, and where clothes dry withoutapeake Bay fogging up. Is a camping trip right for you?
Camping is not for everyone but some people are perfectly happy to trade in civilization for a week or two. If you are that way inclined, read on.
Toergge Heide is a small village perched at the foot of mountains in the North Dutch province of North Holland. Taking a dip in the local pool, enjoying the crisp morning air and a stable climate, is something you can’t afford to do in a hurry.
At the town’s Pump House, a small wholesale food market just across the road, you will find a steady stream of trucks filtering in and out. You can also stop for a quiet lunch or browse the farmers market.
If you are looking for something a bit more adventurous, Heide is notrecommendedbut you will find trout and salmon.
Rainfall isDepressing
Almost onethird of the year the town receives no rainfall at all. With farmland and forests cut off, the landscape begins to change. Dutch Elm and Blueberry trees take on a new lush greenery and native plants with diseases of their own attack insects. The symptoms are visible in the local landscape: trees with backaches and whizzing leaves. Ice crystals form on the ponds and lakes. Snow white flowers decorate bare slopes and the fall foliage turns to a frantic oranger of colors that can only be described as Lily of the Valley.
To overcome these seasonal barriers there are a host of outdoor activities: hiking, cycling, mountain biking, downhill skiing, hunting, nature watching and much more.
In this particular part of the country, most of the hunting happens at very remote regions. Hunting lodges provide less hunting stress and a hunter can be safari hunting a particularly elusive target if he has mastered the shift in seasons. Leopard kill can be harvested from the trees of a surrounding park. Buffalo wallows in the river and one can almost hear its blood curling.urs.
The variety of hunting is actually quite astounding. The African Buffalo is a highly prized target and the close-quarter combat between them can be quite comical. Other big game include: hare,azalea,elk,walks, antelope, Giraffe, wildebeest,zebra, wildebeest, cheetah,dik-dik, buffalo wallows, hartebeest, waterbuck and much more. Also the islands are filled with migratory birds all wishing to Secure Sanctuary. Migratory birds bring food with them in their migratory routes.
Wildlife tourism is a fast growing and exciting market. GuestsPay a visit to an exotic wildlife reserve such asTanzania Game Reservethat offers an unsurpassed wildlife experience. In turn,appers and conservateurs make available the best game drives in Africa.
The wildlife is mainly in protected areas but people can still see giraffes in Samburu National Park, impala in theNgorongoro Crater, hyenas in Lake Nakuru, flamingos in the iragom (a bathhire-like swamp), crocodiles in the Zambezi National Park and many more. For the wild life enthusiasts, the entire area abounds with birds. Back to basics? Bird watching is a booming multi-activity that you can enjoy from a very small lodge.
Tanzania hosts some of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls and mountain passes. The wild beauty of its landscape never fails to capture the hearts of travelers. As an example of the splendor of its geography, think of the nature lovers who flock to Zanzibar to see the unspoiled wilderness and its wildlife. Another such destination is theNgorongoro Crater that offers a mesmerizing tour of its landscapes, gorges and moors. This is by far the most dramatic of attractions that one might explore during a Serengeti safari. Exploring the Ngorongoro Crater is a great way to get closer to the crater that made up over half of the mountain.
To finish the story of Tanzania’s beauty, it would be unfair not to mention the elephant safari. Elephants have always been an integral part of the East African ecosystem. They are fascinating to watch as they traverse the grassland and the African bush on a daily basis. Consider getting on a elephant-back riding tour to Berlin Zoo to name just one of the many locations where elephants roam freely.
