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Author: Nichola Waterhouse

African Child – Traveler, Wildlife enthusiast, Amateur Photographer

Nichola Waterhouse
Kolmanskop, ghost town namibia

Kolmanskop – Namibia’s Ghost Town

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated28 November 2022

Kolmanskop is a ghost town in Namibia, inundated by rolling banks of sand, in the middle of a region known…

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Colour Changing Chameleons

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated13 November 2022

The colour-changing ability of chameleons has always intrigued me – how cool would life be if I could blend into…

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Baobabs – Africa’s Tree Of Life

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated13 November 2022

Anyone who has spent time in Africa is familiar with the striking silhouette of the Baobab tree. It is easily…

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Giraffes – A Tall Story

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated13 November 2022

I have spent a number of years up in East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania which is where I am…

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The Penguins Of Southern Africa

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated13 November 2022

South Africa and Namibia are the only countries with African penguin colonies and a trip to Cape Town is never…

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Warming Up To Snakes of Southern Africa

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated13 November 2022

Snakes, the word that gives so many the shivers and causes them to recoil, even I, an animal lover, initially…

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Kayaking With Cape Fur Seals Off The Namibian Coast

Kayaking With Cape Fur Seals Off The Namibian Coast

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated13 November 2022

An early morning start – 07:45 – to make the most of the prevailing weather conditions, we meet for a…

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Mafia Island - A Tropical Tanzania Castaway

Mafia Island – A Tropical Tanzania Castaway

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated4 February 2021

A couple of years ago, I went to Mafia Island, off the coast of Tanzania. I spent a few months…

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The Vibrant Colours and Jewellery Of East Africa

The Vibrant Colours and Jewellery Of East Africa

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated12 September 2023

A highlight of all my travels is often coming away with art, fabrics and jewellery that remind me of the…

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Living The Safari Life Amongst The Wildlife Of Africa

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated4 February 2021

Visiting Africa and staying in some of the beautiful properties, getting to experience the wildlife, landscapes and amazing people is,…

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namibia desert landscape

Namibia And Its Photogenic Landscapes

ByNichola Waterhouse Updated11 November 2022

Namibia has always been a special place for me to visit, the landscapes are ever changing and makes one feel…

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