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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
I may have become a medical researcher, but from a young age I have had a fascination with volcanoes and aircraft. Still I could, even can, be a full day along the runways of Schiphol looking at the takeoff and landing aircrafts. I am always looking for the name of the airline and the aircraft […]
A Serengeti Safari: Discovering the Heart of Africa In the crisp January air of 2006, a mesmerizing photobook shared by a colleague ignited a spark within Marion. At that time, it beckoned her towards the untamed beauty of East Africa. Below a BLOG about this great first African experience. With eager hearts and adventurous spirits, […]
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