What's going on? I heard the ranger screamed. I turned my head against hear and saw her wave desperately to warn me. And then I looked to the other side; my hair rose and the heart jumped in my throat. Two hungry bears were coming towards me just 10 metres away.

As we experienced, Botswana is the country for suspence thrill on safaris. One of the best opportunities for wildlife adventures in this country, is Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta. Botswana is located in the southern part in the African continent, and neighboured with Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa. In Botswana it`s also possible to experience the unique lifestyle and culture of the Bushmen.

The Amazonian Forest, the world's largest equatorial forest, occupies an area of over 6 million km2 spread over nine countries. Most of it - around 60% - is in Brazil. It is divided into two large halves by the Amazon River, navigable by large vessels for over 6,500 kilometres from Belém in Pará, at its estuary in the Atlantic Ocean, to Iquitos in Peru.

Situated on the banks of the Negro river, Manaus is an important centre for ecological tourism. One of its most popular attractions is the Ponta Negra beach, 13 kilometres from the centre of the city, where, when the river is low, the sands are exposed right down to the river bed, forming a beautiful contrast with the dark waters of the river itself.

Exploring Canada the right way leads to the most amazing adventures. Here are some of my great experiences in 1997...................