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Apr 16, 2024
How Do Lions Hunt? The Science Behind the Stalk
The life of the African lion (Panthera leo) is a literal race for survival. They stake their lives—and the lives of their pride mates—on their ability to win high-speed races…
Apr 07, 2024
What Animal Would Win a Serengeti Marathon?
You’ve seen the explosive speed of the cheetah. Cruising at a top speed of 70 miles per hour, it’s hard to imagine any animal could outpace this feline. Put the…
QUIZ: Getting Cute with Baby Animals!
What you’ll see out in the Serengeti while you’re on safari will awe and astonish you. Herds of wildebeest stampeding through the plains; lions, in all their majesty, resting atop…
Mar 16, 2024
Cubs, Calves and Piglets: It’s Serengeti Calving Season
January through May is the peak of green season in the Serengeti, which means beautiful, lush landscapes, gripping big cat chases and – perhaps our favorite thing – a…
Mar 01, 2024
6 Tips for Making the Most of Your Visit to the Serengeti
So, you might already know you want to visit the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania – and how could you not? It is, after all, one of the most beautiful places…
7 Amazing Animal Courtship Rituals
What would you do for love? Everyone has a different answer. But at least we can go on dinner dates without worrying whether we’ll become the dinner. Not every animal…
Feb 05, 2024
Video: Scenes from Ngorongoro Crater
*Video will launch in YouTube.* Ten miles wide and about 3 million years old, Ngorongoro Crater was once a volcano – now this extinct caldera is home to the densest…
Jan 26, 2024
6 Reasons Why a Tanzania Safari Should Be on Top of Your Bucket List
Thundering wildebeest hooves in the Serengeti plains are often so vivid that Tanzania safari guests remember the sound forever. And even when you know what to expect on your…
Aug 29, 2023
5 Reasons Your Safari Should Begin in the Eastern Serengeti
Picture this: After a long journey, you’ve arrived at your first camp deep in the savanna. You toss your bag in your tent and step outside when you notice…
Jul 01, 2023
Don’t Lose Sleep Over It: The Strange Sleeping Habits of Giraffes
Anyone who’s pulled an all-nighter (or simply stayed up a little too long past his or her bedtime on a school night) is well aware of just how much sleep…
Apr 17, 2023
What Should You Expect on a Mahale Mountain Chimp Trek?
Tucked within the craggy hills of the Mahale Mountains is humanity’s closest relative: the chimpanzee, one of earth’s most iconic, endangered species. You can see these social, sophisticated apes in…
Apr 01, 2023
Toothsome Tanzania: The Deadliest Bites on Safari
We’ve probably all claimed to be “fighting tooth and nail” for something important, but in the wild, when the something important is your ability to survive, those weapons need to…