Trip Reports
The Zimbabwe Great Elephant Safari Trip Report
In 1930, as many as 10 million wild elephants roamed the African continent. But decades of poaching and conflict have decimated the African elephant population, leaving less than 415,000. But not all the news is bad. Botswana & Zimbabwe are home to nearly 200,000 elephants, the largest population in Africa. In October 2022, our Zimbabwe…
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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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Connecting to the Past with the Xai Xai Bushmen of Botswana
A recent safari guest describes her interactions with the San Bushmen of Xai Xai deep in the Kalahari of Botswana. As part of our Botswana Culture & Wildlife Safari, this small group spent two days with the San learning about their culture and everyday lives. Here, Bonnie relates her experiences with the San and her…
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Wild Camping in Botswana: A Long Night Under a Black Moon
Here’s great story about camping in the Botswana wilderness by one of our clients, recently returned from our Botswana Culture & Wildlife Safari. Author and safari host, Bonnie Fladung, tells an unforgettable story of an unexpected nocturnal visitor to her tent one night deep in the Botswana bush! I heard something brush against the outside…
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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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