African Safaris
Hiking Kilimanjaro (Part 1: Lemosho Gate to Barranco Camp)
In September 2022, GrassTrack Safaris hosted a group of intrepid hikers to explore one of the world’s iconic mountains and witness the best game parks in Africa. Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in Africa, rising to an impressive 19,340 feet above sea level. It is one of the world’s highest…
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Authentic Tanzania Safari Report: A Journey through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, & The Serengeti
Our recent Authentic Tanzania Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti National Park was an exceptional wildlife experience in the remote bush of northern Tanzania. I have spent extensive time in the African bush and this safari was undoubtedly one of my most memorable! We traveled to the famous national parks, enjoyed luxury lodges, hidden tented…
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Explore Peru – Cusco, The Sacred Valley & Hiking the High Andes
Consider this your invitation to join Grasstrack Safaris on a unique journey into the heart of Peru’s ancient cultures and magical landscapes as we explore this amazing country. Peru has it all. It’s a perfect balance of bucket list sites and hidden gems. This huge country is the definition of diverse, with over 47 languages…
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Join us on Zoom: The Great Elephant Safari
Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 7pm EST The Great Elephant Safari Virtual Information Session on Zoom Please join Dan Hopkins, owner of GrassTrack Safaris, and Tad Bradley, owner of The Kusini Collection, for a Zoom information session about The Great Elephant Safari. Tad is Imvelo’s marketing consultant and he just returned from Zimbabwe after witnessing the historic rhino relocation. During this…
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Youth Conservation Program
Do you know anyone between the ages of 17-25 years old with an interest in wildlife? Young adults with a passion for conservation will be excited to learn of Imvelo Safari Lodges’ special conservation course. In its second season, this short course focuses on community-based tourism and conservation. There will be two 8-day courses in…
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Join Us on Zoom
GrassTrack Safaris is offering 2 exclusive, privately guided safaris in 2021! Join us on Zoom to meet your guides and hear all the details about these exciting departures. Our first guided safari will take you into the wilds of Botswana to experience fantastic wildlife and witness one of the oldest cultures on earth – the…
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African Wildlife: 4 Endangered & Vulnerable Species
Join Dan Hopkins and Bonnie Fladung for an Osher@Dartmouth Zoom course focusing on 4 endangered species of African wildlife. Did you know the pangolin is the world’s most trafficked animal? That there are only about 5000 African wild dogs in existence? How have recent ivory bans affected elephant poaching? How does civil unrest affect mountain…
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COVID-19 Africa Travel Update
There is great news out of Africa as the continent slowly begins to reopen borders to international travelers. Opening dates and entry requirements vary from country to country but here are the latest updates. As this is still a fluid situation, the following information will be updated as new details are announced. (Updated Dec 20,…
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The Mighty Elephant: An Osher@Dartmouth Course
In 1930, as many as 10 million wild elephants roamed the African continent. But decades of poaching and conflict have decimated the African elephant populations, leaving less than 415,000. In 2016, the International Union of Conservation of Nature reported that Africa’s elephant population had seen its worst decline in 25 years. Join GrassTrack Safaris owner…
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Hiking Namibia’s Sossusvlei Dunes
Namibia is an ideal destination for exploring on foot and hiking the Sossusvlei dunes will take you into a unique and strange landscape. Sossusvlei is classic Namib Desert scenery with magnificent, apricot dunes sculpted by the wind and set against a cobalt blue sky. Hiking the Sossusvlei Dunes can be a surreal experience as you…
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