Oct 14, 2024

Beneath the Stars: Embracing the Magic of Safari Nights

Just south of the equator, night and day hold equal sway over the Serengeti. The horizon recaptures the sun around 6pm each day and the park gates are shut,…

Sep 18, 2024

What Makes a Cheetah So Fast?

The spectacle of a cheetah running at full speed is art; the anatomy and physique facilitating its speed and agility is genetic engineering at its best. How…

Sep 17, 2024

3 Amazing Places to See Elephants in Tanzania

The sun hangs low in the sky, and everything feels like it’s starting to slow down in the Serengeti when you notice that the Land Rover is stopping near…

Sep 16, 2024

Wildlife Spotlight: Honey Badgers

Honey badgers are anything but sweet – their ferret-like appearance hides a truly ferocious animal. Also known as ratels (which comes from the Dutch word for “honeycomb”), honey badgers…

Aug 20, 2024

Wildlife Spotlight: Hippos

No safari is complete without a hippo sighting. They’re perhaps one of the most outright entertaining animals you’ll see out in Tanzania, as the hippopotamus has strange social dynamics,…

Aug 04, 2024

5 Reasons to Take the Serengeti Hot Air Balloon

There’s a generous supply of life-changing moments on the Serengeti plains, but one experience soars above the others in terms of memorability. Serengeti Balloon Safaris brings…

Jul 13, 2024

Beyond the Big Five: 10 Birds You’ll See on Safari

Birds may not belong to Tanzania’s Big Five, but they are still an amazing part of the Serengeti ecosystem. Tanzania is home to over 1,100 bird species, with…

Jun 21, 2024

Why Choose To Go on Safari in Tanzania? There are 4 Million Reasons!

Why choose to go on safari in Tanzania? There are 4 million reasons! Seriously–there are more than 4 million lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests and gazelles throughout Tanzania,…

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…

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.

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…

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 –…