Category Archives: Tanzania and Botswana

Serengeti

Posted on November 16, 2012 by debbie

We sit on our low balcony at the Olduvai Lodge looking out over the Serengeti and it is peaceful and beautiful. Two Thompson Gazelles wander within binocular range, they are a joy to watch. Petite, light on their feet and … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on November 16, 2012 by debbie

Birds There are so many birds here. Bland black and white ones with a 6 song repertoire, colorful orange and blue one, big ones, small ones, fast ones, slow ones, ground bound ones and ones that soar with the clouds. … Continue reading →

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Back to our Roots

Posted on November 17, 2012 by debbie

Last night we arrived at the camp early, our dinner mates arrived late with tales of a mother leopard and two cubs within ½ kilometer of our camp and a huge herd of wildebeest even closer. Early this morning, 5 … Continue reading →

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Gibbs Farm

Posted on November 17, 2012 by debbie

We rise just before 7:00 when coffee and tea are served on our porch. The four of us sit, sip and enjoy the view of the fertile valley below. It is a leisure day at Gibbs Farm, a guest house … Continue reading →

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Back to Arusha

Posted on November 17, 2012 by debbie

I wake up anxious. It is a day of change. Change from quiet rural settings to urban commotion. Change from traveling with L&R as a foursome to being Murray and Debbie again. Change from being coddled by a wonderful safari … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up and Wait

Posted on November 18, 2012 by murray

It’s time to say good bye to Northern Tanzania. I like the place, felt at home here. There are a couple of things that are annoying. First being the tag along self imposed tour guides. They are literally a pain … Continue reading →

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Dar es Salaam to Kasane

Posted on November 19, 2012 by debbie

Up at 3:53 (overslept) and out the door at 4:00 to catch our flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg. I have seen a few sunrises in my day. When I was younger they were usually from the day before … Continue reading →

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Kasane, Botswana or Close Encounters of the Warthog Kind

Posted on November 20, 2012 by debbie

We have a day in Kasane so we head out for a walk to see the town. The first thing we notice is how HOT it is. It is only about 8:30 and it is already searing. We wander the … Continue reading →

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Kasane to Savuti

Posted on November 21, 2012 by debbie

We meet Pat at breakfast and we all realize that he has been staying at the Old House, in Kasane, for the last two nights just as we have been. After breakfast and checking out, we all hop in the … Continue reading →

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Cats and Birds and Mongooses!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by murray

The morning glow is faint and “Good Morning” originates from just outside our door. New system. Early morning game drives, afternoon siesta in the heat, and evening game drives. Meals before, between and after. Sleep when appropriate. No animals passed … Continue reading →

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