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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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Kilimanjaro & Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Consider this your invitation to explore one of the world’s iconic mountains and witness the best game parks in the world. Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in Africa, rising up to an impressive 19,343 feet above sea level. It is one of the world’s highest volcanoes, the highest mountain on…

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Tanzania Wildlife Safari

This safari has been rescheduled to March 8-21, 2021 OUR AUTHENTIC TANZANIA SAFARI IS FULLY BOOKED Consider this your invitation to the safari of a lifetime!  Please join me, the owner of GrassTracks Safaris, for a privately guided 12-day safari to Tanzania.  I have spent extensive time in the African bush and will be your…

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Serengeti Migration Guide

Perhaps the most famous wildlife show on earth, the annual migration of over a million wildebeest and zebra through the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystem is a truly amazing event.  Every year the enormous herds migrate across the vast plains of Kenya and Tanzania following the rains to find fresh grazing. It is surely one…

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Tanzania Plastic Bag Ban

The Tanzanian government has announced a ban on all single-use plastic bags starting on June 21 2019, according to a press release from the Vice President’s office.  The statement read in part: “The Government of Tanzania wishes to make an official note to travelers planning to travel to Tanzania that from 1st June 2019 all…

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Southern Tanzania Safari Report, Part 2

Here’s the second installment of my report from our Southern Tanzania safari I hosted in September 2018 (you can read Part 1 here).  Throughout our journey, I was amazed at the diversity of landscapes, people, wildlife, and birds we encountered.  We covered long distances driving from the coast into central Tanzania.  Along the way we…

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Southern Tanzania Safari Report, Part 1

In September 2018 I hosted a safari into the remote and seldom visited game parks of southern Tanzania.  Throughout our journey, I was amazed at the diversity of landscapes, people, wildlife, and birds we encountered.  We covered long distances driving from the coast into central Tanzania.  Along the way we passed through small villages, hiked…

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Tanzania Safari Report

I recently returned from an amazing safari in Tanzania where I joined a small group of travel agents who also specialize in creating unique African journeys.  Being on the ground is the best way to learn about a destination and during our 2-week safari I learned a great deal about Tanzania, the logistics of planning…

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