Unless you plan a one-day safari from Arusha, Tanzania, chances are that you are staying overnight in the Serengeti National Park. With options from camping to “glamping”, 5-star retreats and modest resorts, there are many choices as to where you could stay. We are middle-of-the-road people, not backpackers nor luxury travelers, simply Average Joes trying […]
The Ultimate African Safari Packing List for a Happy and Healthy Vacation
You could say that I am a worrier. I worry about drowning in the ocean, I worry about missing a flight, and I worry about getting sick abroad. As a result, I am a planner. I make itineraries, triple-check my bag and verify gates 15 times. Passport? Check. Credit card? Check. Passport? Check again. Before […]
5 Safari Drives in the Serengeti That You Won’t Want to Miss
You finally took the plunge on THAT bucket list adventure. You booked the trip to Tanzania, packed your bags and watched The Lion King to prepare for your experience. But there’s something nagging at you: the Serengeti is a BIG park. Where do you go? What do you want to see? You paid a lot […]
Why Your Next All-Inclusive Needs to Be Riu Palace Zanzibar
All-inclusive resorts. Whether you love them or hate them, there may be a time in your time when you end up at one. Personally, I love visiting an all-inclusive resort for a relaxing holiday. There is someone to cook your meals, make your bed, wash your towels and straighten your room. That is a vacation […]