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Jan 10, 2025

How to Prepare Your Kids for Safari

A family safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that sparks curiosity and wonder in children. The magic of seeing wild animals up close, learning about different cultures, and marveling at the…

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leopard stalking in green grasses of serengeti

Nov 06, 2024

What to Expect on a Green Season Safari

Travel in the off-season anywhere in the world, and you’ll be rewarded with the usual perks like fewer crowds and affordable prices. Safaris in the green season provide these…

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herd of elephants in dry grass in tanzania

Sep 16, 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 a…

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Aug 30, 2024

How’d You Get That Shot? Wildlife Photography with Mark Manne

Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than good luck and a quick trigger finger. Careful planning, serious skill, and a little bit of luck are needed to create…

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serengeti sunrise from hot-air balloon

May 23, 2024

When is the best time of year to go on safari?

Tanzania’s landscape changes dramatically over the course of a year. The dry season exposes hidden watering holes and makes for better predator visibility. The green season brings lush vegetation, perfect…

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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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Nov 20, 2021

When is the ‘Best’ Time to Safari in the Serengeti?

Is there a best time to safari in the Serengeti? Depends! What people consider “best” is a matter of preference regarding weather, wildlife and travel season. Let’s break…

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Aug 04, 2018

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 guests on…

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morning jog with maasai

Apr 12, 2018

Go on a Run Through the Serengeti

Clear your head, stretch your legs and take off through the grass. We’re happy to accommodate running while you’re on safari. That’s why there’s someone at each of our camps…

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