the REAL African lion safari

Sunrise over the Serengeti

This was one of the most mind-blowing experiences of my life. Driving through the enormous park, its expanse of wheat gold, was a truly spiritual experience. As the wind blew over my skin, the scenery raced by. I never knew what animal I would be lucky enough to see next. I saw more than I could have dreamed of...words, at least right now, cannot describe the experience. Instead, I will just show you a bit of what I saw. I have hundreds more, so when I get home I will be more than happy to tell you the story of each encounter. For now:


a family of baboons


suspention bridge over a river of hippos and crocs


speaking of hippos...


wide open spaces


in the centre of the park


little monkeys


my new friend


marabou storks


it's a masai blanket!


masai giraffe


and babies


part of the famous wildebeast migration

Yes, we camped in the middle of the Serengeti. I slept alone in the back of my friend Jenny's truck, curled up next to a cooler. I felt quite safe, to be honest...despite the frightening signs.


our campsite


it was very safe and cozy

The sky was initially cloudy, but as evening set in, the layer of clouds dissapated to reveal an astouding display of stars. The five of us lay back on masai blankets, had some red wine and recounted favourite childhood animal stories. I breathed in deeply, looked up into the night and made a few wishes. I felt peaceful in what seemed to be the very heart of Tanzania, of Africa even.

And now, for the grand finale...


young male resting in the shade


the morning hunt


going for a gazelle