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Africa » Tanzania » East » Saadani National Park
February 25th 2007 by Oberswans
OK - I'm back. I accidentally hit publish instead of save on that last post - so I'm sorry about the errors. I couldn't figure out how to go back and edit.
Anyway, I want to share some pictures with you of our mini 24-hour safari just outside Dar es Salaam at the Saadani Safari Lodge which is located inside the newly designated national park. We had a wonderful time with Coenrad our host, Mary our hostess and John our Safari driver. Our tents were located right on the beach of the Indian Ocean and the atmosphere of the lodge is all natural - even the electric cords are coiled in natural fibers to look less intrusive. Animals often walk right through the lodge - as we witnessed with the monkeys and the bush pigs. After an afternoon safari, we came back to a swim and dinner followed by a relaxing and inspiring night on the beach gazing up at the Milky Way and searching the night sky for shooting stars. We saw plenty.
But rather than chatter away, I'll let you see a bit of our adventures as the Saadani Safari Lodge via pictures.
Oxpecker and a Giraffe
Here's a common site on the savannah - an oxpecker that lives on the animals and eats parasites off their skin.
Napenda Twiga - I Like Giraffes
The giraffe is such a majestic animal. We were fortunate to see numerous giraffes on our safari.
Baobab Tree
Here's a typical sight in Africa - the Baobab tree. This one, although quite large, is only a medium sized Baobab tree.
Sunset on the Savannah
What a sight at the end of our safari. This setting sun meant it was time to head back to the lodge.
Dry River Bed
Angel, Gary, Jennifer and John in our Land Rover in a temporary (read "flash flood") river bed in the Saadani National Park
Fresh Air and a Bird's Eye View
Erik rides atop the Land Rover for a better view as he keeps an eye out for more wildlife
Oh Deer!
We came all the way from Connecticut to see more deer? OK - this is a bush deer - not the kind we have in CT - but they sort of look similar.
Pumbaa - The Warthog Family
We ended our early morning safari with a spectacular view of this warthog family. They're so ugly they're cute.
Tanzania's Flag
Map of Tanzania
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