Tanzania: An Eco-Science Centre With a 'Savannah' Difference

Dr. Ben Beeckmans sat behind a grand piano and struck the ivory keys to entertain his guests. The tune that came out of his efforts, according to Dr Beeckmans, was an own composition which he dubbed 'Savannah!'

Now Dr Beeckmans is not a musician, though judging from his collection of compact discs, he is certainly a fan of piano-based classic tunes and the one he had just played was in praise of an African topography. "If you look around all you see is the Savannah landscape; very relaxing takes away the stress creating the perfect environment for unwinding," he explains and the quiet, sun heated wilderness seem to agree with him.

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