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The Big Cats

Posted on 18 October 2008 by k

20514Apparently, lots of people who travel on safari are obsessed with cats. Everywhere we went, people were talking about which cats they hoped to see and which they had. And the very fortunate few who saw cats kill prey couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Maasai and Mount Makarot

Posted on 9 October 2008 by g

One of the unique experiences of our trip was hiking over Mount Makarot and into the Serengeti plains where we stayed at the Olduvai Camp run by Maasai. 20574 We started at a fly camp where we spent the night … Continue reading →

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African Queen

Posted on 8 October 2008 by k

20399Well…almost. The Queen of the birds, that is. We were quite surprised as a mating pair of ostriches quickly approached our vehicle from the plains shortly after entering the gates of Tarangire on Day 1 of our safari. They were … Continue reading →

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The Jailbirds

Posted on 7 October 2008 by k

20269Not quite. But their pattern is arresting… These animals are unbelievable. Horses for sure, when we observed them, they seemed to act just like the run of the mill domestic variety (though I am quite sure I’m mistaken). But their … Continue reading →

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Tanzanian Safari: The Giraffes

Posted on 6 October 2008 by k

My favorite African animal–the giraffe–is also the national symbol of Tanzania and aims to please visitors with its effortless grace. During our nature walk in the Tarangire, our guide pointed out that the giraffe is the first to spot newcomers … Continue reading →

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Tanzanian Safari: We found the Elephants

Posted on 5 October 2008 by g

The majority of this trip was a safari, and safari is all about the animals. Our series of posts this week are about our experiences with some of the animals that we came across. 20314First off, we were not disappointed … Continue reading →

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Tanzanian Safari: Hiking into the Serengeti

Posted on 24 September 2008 by g

After a “touristy” day in the crater yesterday, last night we went camping in a remote area outside the Maasai village of Ilmisigiyo. Some of the best moments from our trips are at times like these when you can get … Continue reading →

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