Tanzania is the land of African wildlife safaris. A quarter of Tanzania’s vast wilderness is set aside for conservation. With sixteen National Parks spread across the country, the wildlife is as diverse as its landscapes. We had the most amazing safari in Tanzania and it now holds a special place in our hearts.
When we had the opportunity to go to Tanzania, we thought of 3 three things: climbing Kilimanjaro, a beach holiday in Zanzibar or going on safari. If we’d had three weeks, we’d have done all of them. But 2 of them would have to wait and we didn’t hesitate to choose the safari. With 16 …
Going on a safari isn’t like going on an average holiday. Spending time in the African bush is a unique experience. Even planning a safari is a whole new world. If it’s your first time, how you prepare can make or break the entire experience. We’ve done a few African safaris over the years and so compiled …
Going on a safari is right up there on many a bucket list and so it should be. The chance to sit back and watch the Big Five in their natural environment is one not to be missed. But for first-timers, knowing what to pack for a safari isn’t as straight forward as packing for …
The right camera gear for a wildlife safari can get expensive but you don’t need to go overboard. With a good mid range camera and a few essentials, you can make some amazing photos of the incredible scenery and wildlife you’re about to encounter. My first safari was to Kenya back in 2009 and I …
Going on an African safari is pretty high on most travellers bucket list. We were lucky and had both been on safari in the past, but not together. So when we had the chance to go on a week’s safari, we jumped at the chance to seek out the Big 5 in Tanzania together. Spotting Africa’s Big 5 …
A Pangolin? A what? No? We’d never heard of one either. At least not until we were heading back to our Serengeti camp near sunset. This chance encounter of the rarest of african mammals turned into one of the highlights of our Tanzanian safari. Stumbling across a Pangolin and her baby After an amazing full …
Going on safari in the Serengeti National Park was a huge experience. We had such an amazing time and saw so many things along the way. If you need any convincing, or looking for inspiration, here are a few incredible experiences to have on safari in the Serengeti, Tanzania. Spot the Big 5 Africa’s Big …
