Why Tanzania? About lions, wide open spaces, and falling in love with safari Dear traveler, After the question “What is a safari?”, the next one almost always follows:“Why Tanzania?” It’s a fair question. Lions live in other African countries too. And yet—when you ask me, the answer comes easily. It begins with my very first […]
What is a Safari? By Marion I remember it clearly: 2006, my first trip to Africa, and my very first safari in Tanzania. Until that moment, a safari was just a word to me—something from documentaries and travel brochures. Beautiful pictures, far-off dreams. But the moment I drove through the gate of Lake Manyara National […]
It had been years since I’d last seen my cousin, so when she told me she and her family would be spending a couple of days at Osiligilai Maasai Lodge after their six-day safari with Ben, I knew we had to join them. Early one morning, I packed up the car with my two kids, […]
Mkomazi National Park: A Hidden Gem for a Day Trip or More Mkomazi National Park is one of the most underrated parks in Tanzania, but it is a fantastic destination for a day trip or even a longer stay. Recently, I spent several days there with friends. Once again, I was captivated by its stunning […]
Hello safari lovers! Last week I had an inspiring conversation with a guest who will be going on safari with us next year. He asked me, quite rightly, why we are different from other safari providers in Tanzania or in other words: Why go on safari with Caracal Tours & Safaris? I didn’t have to […]
Two weeks ago, I came back to Tanzania from an enriching seven-week trip to Europe. The journey was a blend of family time, a conference, and a memorable road trip with my children across several countries. Although that experience was incredible, today I want to focus on my first two weeks back in Tanzania, my […]
Marion is a medical researcher. In the past years, she was able to combine her fascinating research job with the cultural heritage that makes tourism in Tanzania attractive. About her visit to the Maasai she says: Hey fellow adventurers, I’m thrilled to share with you my recent journey back to the heart of Tanzania. There […]
Hey fellow adventurers, I’m excited to share with you my recent safari experience in Enduimet, Tanzania, where Mother Nature surprised us with unexpected rain showers, transforming the landscape into a lush green paradise. Departing from Moshi bright and early with Caracal Tours & Safaris, our journey began with a scenic drive through misty slopes, a […]
Hey fellow adventurers, I’m thrilled to share with you the exhilarating experience my family and I had on a balloon safari in the majestic Serengeti. After what felt like an eternity of being consumed by work-related issues, the opportunity to reconnect with nature and witness the beauty of the Serengeti was truly a dream come […]
PEDALING THROUGH A DECADE: CELEBRATING LOVE AND ADVENTURE IN TANZANIA’S WILDERNESS As a full-time researcher and devoted mother, finding moments to nurture my marriage amidst life’s whirlwind is an invaluable necessity. This realization hit home as my husband, Ben, and I marked a significant milestone: our 10th wedding anniversary. To commemorate a decade of love […]
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