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Sep 19, 2022

6 Reasons to Explore Tarangire National Park on Safari

Tanzania’s best-kept secret may just be Tarangire National Park, a sprawling wildlife hotspot bestrewn with elephants, baobabs, big cats and green acacia wilds. Named after the…

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Sep 09, 2022

Smartphone Photography on Safari: Pros and Cons

Once unthinkable, smartphone photography on safari is now relatively common. But what are the strengths and limitations of a smartphone camera? Can you go on safari with just your smartphone,…

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Jun 22, 2022

Your Guide to the Best Safari Souvenirs in Tanzania

Souvenirs are palpable reminders of the incredible memories we make on safari. Art pieces, wood carvings, jewelry, beadwork; a piece of the adventure lives on, always, in the keepsakes on…

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Jun 03, 2022

Bitten by the Safari Bug…Literally

When most guests think of bites on safari, they’re imagining witnessing a predator track down prey, or even just watching a herd of zebra or wildebeest munching grass. They probably…

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Apr 19, 2022

Why the Best African Walking Safari is in the Eastern Serengeti

Stretch your legs, sink your boots into the dirt and walk among the wildlife on an African walking safari, one of the most exclusive travel experiences in Tanzania.

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Mar 07, 2022

River Crossings vs. Calving Season: What’s the Best Great Migration Event to See on Safari?

How do you choose between frantic masses of wildlife bolting across the Mara River, and cute, wobbly baby wildebeest learning to walk in the southern Serengeti? River crossings and…

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