Mark Your Calendars: Our 2027 Tanzania Safari Dates are Set!

Small Footprint, Large Experience

We just received confirmation of our safari dates for next year! June 3-13, 2027 we will be back in Tanzania, camping the great parks including Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. Exact details and budget are still in the works, but should be ready soon.

If full-on adventure in the African backcountry is on your wish list, you’ll need to mark your calendars. Know that we rent Land Cruisers with limited seating in order to keep our footprint small and our experiences large.

Email us with your questions here.

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We are leaving in less than a month with this year’s expedition! If you want to see the "backcountry" experience in action, be sure to track our journey on Facebook and YouTube.

Spotted in the Grass: The Elusive Serval Cat of Ngorongoro Crater

This servile cat stopped to listen in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.

Stop the jeep!

While on safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, we were treated to a rare sight: a serval cat slinking through the tall grass

The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a lanky feline native to sub-Saharan Africa. At a glance, it might look like a large house cat, but its oddly small head and exceptionally long legs—the longest of any cat relative to its body size—set it apart as a specialized hunter.

The "Delicate Cat" by Name and Nature

"Serval" comes from the Portuguese lobo-cerval, meaning "lynx" or literally "wolf-deer" in reference to its deer-like frame.

A Tense Encounter on the Crater Floor

Spotted on the floor of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this particular serval was a master of camouflage. We were able to observe its movements for a short while, but the peace didn't last long. A group of lions approached. The serval beat a hasty exit.

want to see big (and small) cats?

We stopped counting after seeing more than 100 lions on our last safari. Want to try again in 2027? Email us here for details.

The success of our African safaris is due, in part, to good guides and wheelmen. Check out the video here.

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How do you say "Ngorongoro"?

Hard to say; easy to love!