by Emmanuel Van Heygen | Aug 31, 2023 | Madagascar, Expeditions
Home • • Page 5 Phelsuma vanheygeni Madagascar Journals Discovery of a new GeckoMadagascar, the land of mystique and wonder, has always been revered for its unparalleled biodiversity. Every step on this island is a testament to nature's grandeur. And there,...
by Emmanuel Van Heygen | Aug 27, 2023 | Uganda, Expeditions
Home • Explore • Expeditions Journey through Queen Elisabeth NP Today our course was set for Isasha through the vast landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the serene waters of the Kazinga Channel. As we left Maramagambo’s embrace, the dawn...
by Emmanuel Van Heygen | Aug 25, 2023 | Uganda, Expeditions
Home • Explore • Expeditions Bigodi Swamps Bathed in a delicate equatorial light, the Bigodi swamps of Uganda rise like a shimmering emerald expanse, a testament to the raw, pulsating heart of Africa. Tucked away in the western part of the country, near the...
by Emmanuel Van Heygen | Jul 19, 2023 | Panama, Expeditions
Home • Explore • Expeditions • Panama Isla Solarte The island Solarte is a medium sized island south of the much larger Isla Bastimentos. The island has a limited population mainly living in small communities along the coast. Its southern coast is lined...
by Emmanuel Van Heygen | Jul 19, 2023 | Panama, Expeditions
Home • Explore • Expeditions • Panama Isla Popa Isla Popa is the second-largest island of the Bocas del Toro archipelago and lies less than 200 m from the mainland. Although most of the island is low-lying—below 100 m elevation—the topography is rugged,...
by Emmanuel Van Heygen | Jul 19, 2023 | Panama, Expeditions
Home • Explore • Expeditions • Panama Isla Loma Partida Unfortunately weather conditions didn’t improve during the night and when the expedition set course to Cayo Agua it became clear that landing on this island would be extremely difficult. Cayo Agua...