Leading up to New Year’s Eve
When I look back on it we saw an astounding amount of wildlife, and had lots of fun.
Serengeti
A morning game drive
We were staying in the last camp of our safari, Suyan, situated at this time of year in the far north-east of the Serengeti,…
The Crossing
What is it with wildebeest? They must be one of the most ugly antelope out there, but they are such characters. They have such…
Wildlife weekend
It is astonishing what you can see in the equivalent of a weekend! I was on safari for three nights – really two full…
Heading Westwards to the Serengeti
In Arusha national park Dave and our guests canoed around Momella lake during the afternoon, sneaking up to buffaloes, and watching crowned cranes in…
African Wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) are back in the Serengeti!
In 1989 and 1990 African wild dogs were seen quite frequently in the Serengeti Plains during the rains and short dry season (December –…
What to write about?
Sometimes sightings are too numerous and too astounding to allow me to begin the recount them in a blog. It would result in a…
A green Green season
This December’s (2006) safari reminded me of what the “Short rains” used to be like in the 90s. While marvelling at the lush green…
Olakira, Kimondo & Ubuntu Camps – Serengeti, Tanzania
Olakira, Kimondo and Ubuntu camps follow the seasonal Serengeti migration. Like the herds of wildebeest and zebra they move between the southern Serengeti Plains…
Nduara Camp – Loliondo area (Serengeti), Tanzania
This seasonal tented camp is known for its remote and wild locations, miles from civilization. It has a separate dining and lounge “yurt” style…