Rhino, but…

Rhino, but…

Ngorongoro Crater National Park is a must if you’re in Tanzania – you know, if you just happen to be in the neighborhood – and here are a few reasons why: It’s the largest intact crater in the world. It’s 100 square miles at the base, and...
The Birds (But Not the Hitchcock Kind)

The Birds (But Not the Hitchcock Kind)

Sure, African mammals are wonderful, but let’s give the birds of Tanzania some love, shall we? This might be the bird you think of first when you think of Africa: If you liked this post, feel free to share it with the buttons below! Save Save Save Save Save Save...
The Many Moods of Hippo

The Many Moods of Hippo

Or at least three. We saw them in both the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and hippos are quite a bit more expressive than I thought. There’s this: And this might be my favorite: polite hippo. That’s a glorious golden crowned crane, which I was grateful...
Milk, Blood, Meat

Milk, Blood, Meat

Or, three reasons why I’d make a terrible Maasai. In Tanzania we had the great privilege of being welcomed into a Maasai boma, or village, where we learned about the Maasai culture and spent time talking (through a translator) with a villager in one of their...