Safari: Tanzania - Serengeti Part 2, Friday 2022 November 4


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November 4th 2022
Published: August 15th 2023
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We were driving into Central Serengeti along the Western Corridor. Over 100 kilometres, the route was all on rough stone/dirt roads. At what seemed like a high speed (probably about 50 - 60 kph), we careened through big potholes and deep ruts. Later I learned that the speed reduces the effect of the corduroy conditions by hitting the tops of the ruts. Obviously, Jay Kim knew his job, and part of w... Read Full Entry



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Southern Ground Hornbill Southern Ground Hornbill
Southern Ground Hornbill

Strolling through trees
Kori Bustard Kori Bustard
Kori Bustard

Triumphant with insect
Suenos de Africa Suenos de Africa
Suenos de Africa

Dusty welcome sign
Luxury tent Luxury tent
Luxury tent

Flaps down - prepared for evening
View from my tentView from my tent
View from my tent

In the open savannah



15th August 2023

More fabulous shots. It's so fun to see the seemingly casual maternal care by the elephants. And did I know that gnus are aka wildebeests? I don't think so. I'm curious about your escorts to/from the tent. Were they armed with anything to deter animals?
16th August 2023

Before this trip, I thought a gnu was a Dr Seuss thing. Now I know. The guards weren't armed, just a precaution. The animals just weren't that interested.

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