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Because of their relatively short necks, warthogs

Because of their relatively short necks, warthogs have adapted to kneeling when they eat.
It might look silly, but it works for them!
Do you have any habits that others find silly? Be proud and share them in the comments!

Today is a special day for us, as we are celebrati

Today is a special day for us, as we are celebrating that we moved to Africa 8 years ago!
On 5 July 2013, we started living and working in South Africa. Eventually all our adventures took us to Malawi, which quickly became our favourite part of this extraordinary continent.
Speaking of favourites, we took this selfie with a Baobab; the Tree of Life. You can literally feel its energy!
We’ve had many ups and a few downs these past 8 years. We are loving life every day here, and are super excited for the future.
Stay tuned!
Thank you so so so much to the people who always had our backs, and even better, stood beside us. We love you all 🧡

Did you know that elephants will turn away, when t

Did you know that elephants will turn away, when they come close to a beehive?
To avoid human-elephant conflicts, @africanparksnetwork launched the Honey With Heart Project in Malawi.
625 bee farmers are now involved, who produced and sold an incredible total of 2.24 tonnes of honey in 2020!
We bought quite some jars at @liwonde_national_park and love the taste of, as well as the story behind this Honey With Heart!

We don’t always know where the road takes us. An

We don’t always know where the road takes us. And that’s ok.
Do you plan every step of the way when traveling, or do you like to go with the flow?

In Dutch we have a saying about birds in the hand.

In Dutch we have a saying about birds in the hand.
I didn’t plan to experience that literally, but this juvenile Malachite Kingfisher decided to crash into our outdoor bathroom at Lake Malawi.
After calming down, he flew off again with thousands shades of blue glittering in the sunshine!

On this World Giraffe Day, I’m thinking about al

On this World Giraffe Day, I’m thinking about all the times that I met these incredible giants on horseback. Like here with Howard, when we still lived in South Africa.
World Giraffe Day is an exciting annual event initiated by GCF (Giraffe Conservation Foundation) to celebrate the tallest animal on the longest day or night (depending on which hemisphere you live!) of the year – 21 June – every year!
Not only is it a worldwide celebration of these amazing and much-loved animals, but an annual event to raise support, create awareness and shed light on the challenges giraffe face in the wild. By supporting World Giraffe Day (WGD), you directly help save giraffe in Africa. With only approximately 117,000 giraffe remaining in the wild, the time is right to act NOW!

This hippo seems to be laughing loudly. Which joke

This hippo seems to be laughing loudly. Which joke do you think the other hippo told?

Have you ever seen such a huge lioness? If you lo

Have you ever seen such a huge lioness?
If you look closely, you can see a piece of the collar she’s wearing. She’s part of one of Malawi’s conservation succes stories, where @africanparksnetwork is restoring the country’s wildlife populations.
Want to learn more? In the #linkinourbio you’ll find a blog about the lions in Malawi.
And in that blog, you’ll also get a link to what I wrote about lions as a tourist attraction for @experience_africa_fairly !

Put your hands up if you love chameleons! Found t

Put your hands up if you love chameleons!
Found this beautiful Flap-necked Chameleon in our garden and just couldn’t stop looking at it. Swipe for some close-ups!

Time hiking isn’t spent, it’s invested!

Time hiking isn’t spent, it’s invested!

Do you enjoy warm welcomes? Do you love amazing sc

Do you enjoy warm welcomes? Do you love amazing scenery? And do you like delicious food?
Then you would definitely enjoy a visit to Zomba in Southern Malawi!
Whether you stay in this historical town, or go explore the Plateau as well, you’ll fall in love with the great vibes and stunning landscapes.
Did you know that Zomba has their own professional Tour Guide Association, incredible community-inclusive reforestation projects ánd an annual festival featuring the best artists in the country?
Follow the accounts we’ve tagged in this photo to learn more about Zomba!

Work hard, play hard! How are you spending your w

Work hard, play hard!
How are you spending your weekend?

“Those who don’t jump will never fly.” ― L

“Those who don’t jump will never fly.”
― Leena Ahmad Almashat
Are you, like this juvenile Martial Eagle, planning to spread your wings in Africa? Then check out @experience_africa_fairly and join the course that Pat and I developed:
“Experience Africa; More impact and joy while volunteering in Africa”
Available in Dutch, next week in English and we’re working on a more complete course for every traveler, volunteer, intern or expat in Sub-Saharan Africa!

You want to go volunteering in Africa. You love na

You want to go volunteering in Africa. You love nature and wildlife, and are looking for a project where you can make a positive impact.
But how do you know which wildlife projects are ethical?
Pat and I started @experience_africa_fairly to help you with that! And we have a lot to share about social responsibilities too.
So we created the online course:
“Experience Africa: More impact and joy while volunteering in Africa”
It’s already available in Dutch and the English version will be released on 1st June!
We help you to get the most out of your time in Africa, by having a positive impact on people, nature and yourself.
Africa is an extraordinary continent and we would love to meet you here. But first we hope to see you online at www.experienceafrica.co
Without an ‘m’, coz, you know, less is more! 😉
Don’t be shy to send a DM should you have any questions!

Impala brothers in the Golden Hour. Just before th

Impala brothers in the Golden Hour. Just before the sunset, a magical time in the bush!
Which drink can we pour for you?

Malawi has plenty of large wildlife, but the small

Malawi has plenty of large wildlife, but the smaller ones are just as amazing! We totally fell in love with this Large-spotted Genet while staying at Mvuu Camp in Liwonde National Park.
Are you keen to camp in the African bush?

Someone asked me what makes me really happy. Witho

Someone asked me what makes me really happy. Without thinking, I answered that it’s taking the time to watch the sunset. Preferably with a nice drink!
Join us if you also want to enjoy the prettiest sunsets in Malawi😍
Do you take the time to appreciate every day?

We are so grateful for all the new followers we’

We are so grateful for all the new followers we’ve got recently, that we took a selfie on a boat at Lake Malawi to welcome you all!
On the right you see Hessel, the incredibly down to earth and handy half of our duo. On the left is Dilo, who you’ll usually spot with glasses.
Want to know our story and why we love what we do? Check out the link in our bio!

Always fun to play peekaboo with a baboon. Until t

Always fun to play peekaboo with a baboon. Until the entire family comes to party at the campsite...
Have you ever experienced such a thing?

You don’t often see African Fish Eagles sitting

You don’t often see African Fish Eagles sitting on the ground. But these two are keeping each other safe by checking opposite directions.
Who always got your back? Tag them to say thank you!

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