Issue 132 | Zakouma

Hey Explorer,

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Here’s what we've got for you today:

• Paddling: Kayaking from Coron to El Nido

• Wildlife Encounters: Zakouma National Park

• Stays: Free Spirit Spheres

Kayaking from Coron to El Nido

The Philippines offers some of the most beautiful waters around, but finding a secluded spot isn’t always easy.

A kayaking expedition from Coron and El Nido is the best way for sea lovers to explore the archipelago of over 200 islands.

Stop off along the way to snorkel or stretch your legs by strolling on beaches that are only accessible by boat. String up a hammock beneath a limestone overhang and take a well-deserved siesta.

Exploring the underwater world is just as exciting as paddling. Snorkeling in the clear, warm waters is like diving into a huge aquarium. Find Nemo darting in and out of its anemone, spot turtles, and admire the coral gardens.

From paddling calm lagoons surrounded by towering karst limestone formations to camping on hidden beaches and visiting remote fishing villages, paddling through the Palawan Archipelago is an unforgettable adventure.
 

Explore more:

• A Week Paddling in Palawan (blog)

• Ultimate Palawan Paddle (tour)

Zakouma National Park

While the Serengeti, Krugar, and Masaai Mara get all the fame when it comes to safari destinations, there are plenty of lesser-visited reserves that only the most intrepid traveler would dare to visit.

Zakouma National Park is one of these places. Thanks to its perennial water sources, it is a haven for West and Central African wildlife, many of which are threatened within this part of the world.

It’s also the setting for one of the world’s best conservation success stories. After years of ivory poaching, the park’s elephants were hunted to the brink of local extinction. Thanks to the protection of African Parks, Zakouma’s elephant population is on the rise, and it is home to the largest number of lions and cheetahs in the region.

Chad is not the easiest nor the most comfortable place to travel to, but those who make the trek are rewarded with a hidden safari treasure like no other.

Explore more: 

• Zakouma National Park (website)

• An Overview of Zakouma (video)

Free Spirit Spheres

If you’re looking for a cool, quirky, and truly unique place to stay on Vancouver Island, this is it.

Free Spirit Spheres has three handcrafted wooden spherical treehouses that offer a comfortable immersion in nature.

Not only are these suspended orbs a bucket list stay, but they are also the perfect base for exploring the area. From caving, ziplining, sea kayaking, hiking, and paddleboarding there are plenty of ways to see all the corners of Vancouver Island.

Explore more:

• Amazing Round Tree House Suspended in the Air (video)

• Free Spirit Spheres (website)

Hiking: Overnight in the world’s loneliest cabin. 

App: Sky guide - make your next night of stargazing unforgettable.

Photography: How to look good in underwater photos.

Doco: Snowy Owls - The Most Skilled Arctic Predator.

Gear: These brands offer free gear repairs.

Where in the World

Wanna flex your adventure geography skills? Guess where this pic was snapped!

Stumped? No worries. The answer is at the end of this email.

I’d love to know what’s your dream adventure if any were possible.

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Until next time…

Keep exploring,

-Amanda

 ANSWER: Bogdanovich Glacier, Kazakhstan