Last Saturday, mom and I went on a safari! Even though this is my 3rd time in Tanzania, it was actually my first time on a safari, so it was definitely a big deal. The boys stayed home, since Edward has gone a few times before and we didn't want Zeke to be out in the dust all day. So mom and I packed up for a day-long safari to Arusha National Park (just 20 minutes from our house!), hired a tour guide and took our own car
-equipped with 4 wheel drive- to save on costs. We had an awesome day and were even able to go on a 'walking safari' for 1.5 hours, where we got up close and personal with a herd of buffalo, giraffe & baboons! It was incredible.
Ready to leave the house (minus the baby)...
Our trusty "safari" car
Giraffes
Zebras
Mt Meru
On our walking safari (with a ranger packing a gun, of course!)
Herd of buffalo
Baboons
Water Buck
Pretty little girl on a school fieldtrip
Momella Lake (apparently loaded with hippos at the bottom)
View of Mt Kilimanjaro
I love all of these pictures! We are definitely coming to visit :) Are you guys going to work at the school again?
ReplyDeleteHey Burgess, you are most welcome to come visit! There's a great little hotel close to our house that would save on costs for your family (since paying $200-300/night at a tourist lodge can rack up quicly!). Keep me posted on your travel plans.
ReplyDeleteEdward is already back at the school and loving it. I will be working part-time for their partner safari company, which will allow me to mostly stay home with Z while he's still young. Ultimately, we will open up our own non-profit project, but that's down the road a bit.