Coordination and Grace: Managing a Large-Scale Holy Land Tour

Discover how strong leadership and a solid safety net—including JCBS and GGC—turn a massive 48-person pilgrimage into a life-changing journey through Jerusalem and Samaria.

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The Serengeti and Beyond: Starting an 8-Day Northern Circuit Safari in Tanzania

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From the disbelief of a recovered suitcase to the roar of a Land Cruiser engine, our journey through Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit is finally underway. Destination: Bush Country.

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Dreams of Cinnabar: A Midnight Arrival in Zanzibar

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Experience a midnight arrival in Zanzibar and explore the rich history of Stone Town, the origins of the word "safari," and the legends of explorers like David Livingstone.

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The “Flat-Top” That Isn't: Exploring Kilimanjaro’s Secret Caldera

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Think Kilimanjaro has a flat top? Think again! From hand-drawn diagrams to summit photos at Uhuru Peak, explore the volcanic 'cooking pot' at the top of Africa’s highest peak.

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The Last Full Night: Resting at 13,000 Feet

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Explore the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro from Karanga Camp. Follow along as we recharge at 12,992 feet, observing glaciers like "icy fingers," moorland chats, and the surprising sounds of John Denver drifting through the East African clouds.

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Critically Endangered: The High-Flying Griffon Vultures of the Serengeti

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Meet the bird that can fly at 36,000 feet! From its 'gut-of-iron' to its unique oxygen-moving blood, discover the incredible Rüppell's griffon vulture and the German explorer who gave it its name.

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Ants in Your Pants: From Fiction to Kilimanjaro’s Slopes

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From Charlton Heston to Indiana Jones, movies love a good ant apocalypse. But would they really eat you in six minutes? Explore the facts—and a real Kilimanjaro ant dance.

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An Amateur’s Guide to Surviving Your Own Travel Habits

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From tooth-brushing in an African sink to barefoot sprints through mamba-filled grass, learn why being a ‘savvy traveler’ beats being a white-toothed barefoot amateur.

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From Bulls to Boars: Finding Life in the “Valley of the Shadow of Death”

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Looking for some animal encounters on the Jesus Trail? Join us as we hike the ancient Wadi Hamam—the "Valley of the Doves"—and encounter five unexpected critters, from mountain gazelles to wild boar, in this vibrant "valley of life" near the Sea of Galilee.