How many elephants are left in Africa?
“Our window of opportunity to tackle the growing illegal ivory trade is closing. If we do not stem the tide, future generations will condemn our unwillingness to act.” If we…
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Axum and Lalibela. Ethiopia’s historical gems
Lily, our Ethiopian specialist, continues her trip around Ethiopia. In this final installment of her diary she visits the northern town of Axum, the mythical home of the Queen of…
The Safari Big 5 in photos
The so-called safari big five is made up of the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. These are the animals that most travellers want to see when on their safari.…
Ethiopia: Lake Tana, Gonder and the Simien Mountains.
In part two of the account of her recent tour of Ethiopia, Lily heads north to Lake Tana, the castles of Gonder and a spectacular trip into the stunning…
Ethiopia Part 1: Addis Ababa. In search of the Lion of Judea.
This summer Lily has been on an educational tour of Ethiopia, visiting many of the sights and attractions of its Northern areas and inspecting a lot of hotels along the…