We glided into AMS a few minutes early just as we discovered we had left our trip itinerary and assorted maps at home. Oops, fumble! It didn’t matter though, as we proceeded through passport check and baggage pickup and immediately … Continue reading
After a strenuous 40 hour, 4 flight leg trip back to Atlanta, we’ve had a couple weeks to regroup and reflect on our many memorable moments in Africa. Our account would not be complete without a final video clip that … Continue reading
We love that our guides keep teaching us about all things Africa. Mika and Chagamba are so much more than drivers and animal-spotters. Here is a small—very small–sampling of interesting facts we have learned over the course of our safari … Continue reading
African animals have many challenges, foremost of which is habitat loss and human population growth. Rhinos and elephants have a more immediate challenge–the price of horns. Today Tanzania has about 35 rhinos; an estimated 850,000 roamed the central/east African plains … Continue reading
We spent our nights in wilderness camps, tented camps and permanent lodges, all of which might let you think we were roughing it. Not so much. In fact, a good deal of the safari industry seems to be built around … Continue reading