How Kenya’s stargazing safaris offer fresh perspectives for wildlife watching

Posted on August 24, 2022 by

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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy might be famous for its wildlife, but it is also a prime location to engage with the skies above and the wider work being carried out by one interesting stargazing initiative. 

Read about the Travelling Telescope and their star gazing adventures in this National Geographic article:
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2 Comments on “How Kenya’s stargazing safaris offer fresh perspectives for wildlife watching”

  1. Hello, congratulations on this amazing article in partnership with NatGeo!! I loved it!!

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