A group of us went on a Tanzania safari this month, beginning in Arusha, then to Tarangire National Park, and the north Serengeti National Park… 10 days, and what an incredible trip. I watched YouTube safari videos for the last year, anticipating what it would be like. I saw things like “bring a water bottle with a filter in it”, “bring bars and snacks for the early game drives”, “bring a beanie and gloves”, etc. Oh no. NO NO NO. This trip was not like the YouTube videos. The lodges / camps we stayed in are all privately-owned, and exquisite. Coffee and cookies brought to our tent patios at 6am while it’s still dark, and we were getting ready for the morning game drive. Complete lovely FULL breakfast in the main dining area (family style) prior to departing for the morning. Beautiful full lunch either back at camp, or under a tree while still out on the game drive… unlimited PURIFIED water at camps, in our tents, as well as in all Toyota Land Cruisers… unlimited drinks in coolers while on game drives. Guides who were the most amazing, knowledgeable gentlemen, who you could not throw out a question they could not answer, whether it was about an animal, a custom, politics, history, etc. Each return from a game drive is met with all the staff, and cold wash cloths, and champagne/cocktails/drinks by the fire pit… sometimes with animals right there in the camp. The staff members at the lodges were INCREDIBLE! So hospitable, polite, friendly, and SO hard-working young men, they were a real treat to be around. They tried so hard to even remember our names, which was so nice. The food at each lodge, AMAZING! 10 days of 3 different lodges/camps, with breakfasts, lunches, dinners, that were all completely different, and completely fabulous! These were multi-course meals, fresh fruit, and some wonderful dessert! The chefs are amazing. Then being escorted back to our tents each evening (mandatory when it’s dark), our beds were turned down, and ready for a lovely night (maybe hearing animals), to do it again the next day! They completely blew the YouTube videos out of the water. Pampered safari living was truly a dream come true. A trip of a lifetime. Thank you Wilderness Travel!
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