Mark Ziese

June 4, 2025

Why do Birds Hitchhike on Big Game in Africa?

Mark Ziese

June 4, 2025

Discover why birds hitch rides on big game in Africa! Join us in 2026 for a safari adventure to see Wattled Starlings and more in their natural habitat.

Mark Ziese

May 31, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Waking Up in Arusha: The Secret to Tanzania’s World-Class Coffee

Mark Ziese

May 31, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover why Tanzanian coffee is some of the best in the world. From the volcanic soils of Lake Duluti to the perfect ripeness of the coffee cherry.

Mark Ziese

May 30, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Redefining the Spotted Hyena: Misunderstood Genius

Mark Ziese

May 30, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Are hyenas really clever? Discover the surprising truth about spotted hyena intelligence, hunting habits, and why they are more than just scavengers.

Mark Ziese

May 23, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Kirk's Dik-Dik: A Tiny Antelope with a Special Snout

Mark Ziese

May 23, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the Kirk’s dik-dik, the tiny 12-inch antelope of the Serengeti. Learn about its unique cooling snout and the "whistle" call that gave this East African marvel its name.

Mark Ziese

May 22, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Practice for Power: Why Play-Fighting is a Giraffe's Most Vital Lesson

Mark Ziese

May 22, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the truth about giraffe necking behavior. From teenage play-fighting to deadly dominance battles, learn how these animals use their necks as weapons.

Mark Ziese

May 17, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Serengeti Kopjes & Lions: Discover the Real Pride Rock

Mark Ziese

May 17, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the ancient granite kopjes of the Serengeti. From "Pride Rock" to lion watchtowers, learn why these islands of life are a must-see on your safari.

Mark Ziese

May 15, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Lions & Flat Tires: A High-Stakes Serengeti Adventure

Mark Ziese

May 15, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Ever changed a flat tire with a pride of lions watching? Their eyes introduce a whole new layer of stress to the distress.

Mark Ziese

April 28, 2025

Exploring Jordan, Plants & Animals

The Heart of the Desert: Camel Herding in Wadi Rum

Mark Ziese

April 28, 2025

Exploring Jordan, Plants & Animals

Discover the ancient tradition of camel herding in Wadi Rum. Learn how Bedouin families rely on the camel’s remarkable homing instinct to preserve their nomadic heritage.

Mark Ziese

April 25, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

How a Bird Can Kill a Cheetah

Mark Ziese

April 25, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Think an ostrich is just a big bird? Discover why this 40mph sprinter with 4-inch claws is the powerhouse of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Mark Ziese

April 22, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Seeing the Goodness: Stewardship and the Beauty of the Serengeti

Mark Ziese

April 22, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Explore the Serengeti through the lens of Creation Care. Discover why faith and environmentalism go hand-in-hand, and see the graceful Impala in Tanzania.

Mark Ziese

April 2, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Savanna Sentinels: Cheetahs on Watch

Mark Ziese

April 2, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Experience the thrill of the Serengeti: Watch as cheetahs use termite mounds as strategic watchtowers to hunt. Discover the secrets of Africa's top predators.

Mark Ziese

March 31, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Calm Before the Chase: Serengeti’s Golden Hour

Mark Ziese

March 31, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

See lionesses in the Central Serengeti. Our 2025 trips are full, but we've just opened a new February 2026 safari excursion! Book your spot now.

Mark Ziese

March 28, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Travel Tips, Plants & Animals

Nile Oasis: The Timeless Charm of Banana Island

Mark Ziese

March 28, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Travel Tips, Plants & Animals

Escape to the lush West Bank of Luxor for a rural Egyptian experience. Discover the traditional farming, banana plantations, and authentic hospitality of Banana Island in our latest video tour.

Mark Ziese

March 6, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Beyond the Horizon: Joining the Great Migration in 2026

Mark Ziese

March 6, 2025

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Experience the Great Migration in February 2026! Witness the Serengeti calving season, raw predator action, and the largest land animal movement on Earth.

Mark Ziese

January 21, 2025

Exploring Israel-Palestine, Plants & Animals

The Wadi Boqeq: Resiliency of Life and the Power of Erosion

Mark Ziese

January 21, 2025

Exploring Israel-Palestine, Plants & Animals

The Wadi Bokek in the Dead Sea basin displays the resiliency of life and the power of erosion. Walk through the water in this desert oasis. See the video below.

Mark Ziese

November 24, 2024

Exploring Jordan, Plants & Animals

Nerium Oleander: A Man-killing Bloom

Mark Ziese

November 24, 2024

Exploring Jordan, Plants & Animals

Explore the scholarly world of Tarsus through the life of Pedanius Dioscorides. Learn about the lethal Nerium oleander and the medical standards that lasted 1,500 years.

Mark Ziese

November 20, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Why did the Mongoose Mob Cross the Road?

Mark Ziese

November 20, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover why the banded mongoose crosses the road in East Africa. From hunting snakes to bringing travelers good luck, learn about these fascinating social predators.

Mark Ziese

October 25, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Secret Language of the Serengeti: Decoding Vervet Monkey Screams

Mark Ziese

October 25, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Did you know Vervet monkeys have over 30 unique alarm calls? Learn how these intelligent primates communicate to survive predators in the wild.

Mark Ziese

October 24, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi in Real Life: Encountering the Banded Mongoose

Mark Ziese

October 24, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

See the Banded mongoose in action. Learn about their diet, hunting habits in the Serengeti, and the legendary inspiration behind Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.

Mark Ziese

October 22, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Toughest “Delicate” Creature in the Serengeti: Grant's Gazelle

Mark Ziese

October 22, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover why the Grant’s gazelle is the toughest "delicate" creature in the Serengeti. Learn about their unique ability to survive without drinking water.