![]() The list of animal species spotted (not counting birds – there are way too many to list): rhino, cheetah, leopard, giraffe, gazelle (several varieties), impala, buffalo, lion, bat eared fox, zebra, wildebeest, hartebeest, crocodile, hippo, monitor lizard, elephants, hyrax, hyena, warthog, mongoose, baboons, vervet monkey, waterbuck, dik dik, ostrich, topi, rabbit, eland, python, bat, and camel. No photo I took could capture the immensity of the herd extending to the horizon and beyond, though this photo of a solitary zebra going to water is a favorite. Navigating a herd of several thousand zebras and wildebeest – just a small branch of The Great Migration – in the Serengeti. We spent 5 days on private safari with Haji and then 4 days on a self-drive safari in a rental SUV from Roadtrip Tanzania / Roadtrip Africa. He was incredibly knowledgable and had a keen ability to put us onto amazing wildlife sightings. Getting to know our guide Haji from African Wonderland Safaris and Mwema African Safaris. We would frequently say, “Every boy has his stick!” ![]() There were people EVERYWHERE – even in the most remote areas you could almost always see a boy with his herd of livestock. We were the only visitors and enjoyed a peek into the lives and culture of these nomadic people.įinding ourselves among a herd of at least 40 giraffes in Tarangire.Įxploring the countryside of Tanzania. ![]() ![]() While you pay for the show and tour, the money supports the small village. Seeing the Big 5 of Africa – Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino, and Elephant. Standing on the shores of a hippo pool in Ngorongoro Crater and having a hippo suddenly burst out of the water just 30 feet from us grunting, growling, and splashing about. They were so close we could have reached out the window and touched them! Abbie’s primary job was to ensure I didn’t forget to drive on the left hand side of the road.īeing among the first vehicles in Ngorongoro Crater and driving into the middle of a pack of a dozen lounging lions. Navigating the dusty, absolutely crazy streets of Arusha, especially when I was driving. This video is of poor quality, but captures the excitement in our voices after 3 large elephants charged at us. It was just the two of us in a small SUV. Getting stuck between two large herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park. It was truly one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life! Watching a lion stalk, tackle, and kill a wildebeest from just 30 yards away. The children and teachers were so grateful for our support. We put together a large bag of school supplies, many donated by friends and family, and donated them at two impoverished primary schools. It was magical and an adventure beyond description! The people were amazing, the wildlife sightings beyond my greatest expectations, and the memories made eternal. We had more adventures than I could describe in 100 blog posts. She had to research 3 locations on each continent.Īfter researching and discussing the options together, she ultimately chose TANZANIA! I couldn’t have been more happy with her choice! We spent 10 incredible days together in this beautiful East African country in early June 2018. I gave her a workbook with these requirements. It also had to include historical (as in really old) significance, artistic exposure, once-in-a-lifetime musical performances, meaningful service opportunities, or amazing adventure (something you cannot experience any other place). The destination she was to choose had to provide a rich cultural experience. And I wanted to spend some dedicated time with her at this important time in her life. My hope was to give her a sense of her place in the world. Growing up in a small town in Utah, opportunities are rare to experience much in the form of culture and diversity, let alone being a minority. I had enough airline and credit card points to give her this unique opportunity. Read below for details!)įor my daughter’s 14th birthday, I gave her an opportunity to go on a trip with me to any location on the planet. (The video above captures our adventures in Tanzania.
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