Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Spotted Hyena

Spotted Hyena in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

"Whoo-whoop, cackle-cackle" says the Spotted Hyena.

With Christmas in the rear view mirror, we start thinking safari again. Our February 2026 Serengeti excursion is full, but we will soon be opening seats for 2027. Isn’t it time for you to experience one of the last great wild places on earth?

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Arusha meeting

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Arusha meeting

The three of us were sitting at a table, poolside at Ilboru Safari Lodge. Mr Saif had come to review our itinerary, introduce us to our driver, and, of course, carry the news that Vicki would not be molding in her clothes.

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Noah's ark (sortof)

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Noah's ark (sortof)

In the story of Noah's Ark, a portion of the living world finds sanctuary in a pinch. I thought about that as our rig bounced down the steep track into Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.