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Day in the Life on Safari: What a Typical Day in the Serengeti Looks Like
By the very nature of wild animals being wild, there truly is no typical day on safari. That being said, I thought it would be fun to share a day in my life while on safari so you can get a sense of what a typical day on safari might look like! I took a five-day point-to-point safari and this was day four of five of my journey. A Day in the Life on Safari: Time 3:50 AM My alarm goes off in the early morning at 3:50 AM, and I’m really not ready to be awake, but I’m fueled by the excitement that today is hot air balloon day!…
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Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge is a moderately priced, convenient option for accessing Ngorongoro Crater. Operated in partnership with the governing body of the area’s Maasai, Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge is mostly staffed by people from the local village and part of the lodge’s revenue goes directly to the local community. How to Get to Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge Conveniently located as one of the first lodges as you enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge can be accessed by flying into Arusha Airport (ARK) and Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge is approximately a three-hour drive from Arusha. Alternatively, you can fly into Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) and Ngorongoro…
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Big 5 Safari Animals
What Are the Big 5 Safari Animals? People go on safari for one reason: to see animals. You may have heard the term “the Big 5 safari animals” and wondered exactly what that means. Africa’s big five animals are the lion, the leopard, the elephant, the rhino, and the African buffalo. A lot of people think that the Big 5 safari animals includes the giraffe, but this is not the case! See why below. Why Are They Called the Big 5? The term “the big 5” was coined by hunters as these five animals are the most difficult in Africa to hunt on foot. This is the reason why giraffes…
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The Pros and Cons of Going on Safari Solo
Taking a big trip can be overwhelming and it can be especially overwhelming for some people to do it solo. Going on safari definitely qualifies as a big trip, but going solo doesn’t have to be scary or overwhelming! I recently took a 15-day solo trip that spanned Kenya, Tanzania, and Qatar and had a blast so I wanted to share the pros and cons of going on safari solo! PROS PRO I think the biggest pro of going on safari solo is that you can do whatever you decide! The day I went and saw the Great Migration, my driver pitched it and said it was going to be…
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Serengeti Safari: Know Before You Go
Booking a Serengeti safari can feel complicated and overwhelming—trust me, I’ve been there! I definitely learned a few things along the way, so I’ve compiled this list of things to know before you go so that ou can learn from my mistakes! Types of Safaris Before you start planning your safari it’s important to know that there are two different types of safari experiences: point-to-point driving safaris and fly-and-drive safaris. Both types can provide excellent safari experiences, but it’s important to know the difference and choose the type that’s right for you! Point-to-Point Driving Safaris On a point-to-point driving safari, you’ll spend almost every night at a different hotel and…
