I take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti in Tanzania — we hover over hippo pools, float eye-to-eye with vultures, and chase herds of buffalo. Check out the highlights. Continue reading
Today’s highlights from the Serengeti include lots of lions — some snoozing, some on the prowl. Is today the day we’ll witness a kill? Continue reading
Day 2 in the Serengeti brings a leopard sighting and a giant male pachyderm who is ready for his close-up. Continue reading
The day is here — we’re heading into Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of Africa’s safari parks. Luck is on our side as we catch lions snoozing in front of a stellar sunset. Continue reading
We visit a snake farm in Tanzania and my sister is not having it. Check out the variety of colors and sizes… as photographed from the other side of the glass. Continue reading
We begin trekking at midnight, in the freezing dark, and arrive at the summit of Kilimanjaro seven hours later just after sunrise. Here is the story of our summit bid. Continue reading
We are so close…! An easy morning hike followed by an afternoon of sleeping, and we’ll be ready to begin our overnight trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Continue reading
Today we face the challenging Barranco Wall — a near vertical climb over boulders and narrow cliffs. We’re rewarded with spectacular views in all directions. Continue reading
After a steady climb on Day 3 of Kilimanjaro, we reach Lava Tower in time for lunch. The afternoon descent to camp takes us through terrain that looks decidedly like the desert landscape of Southern California. Continue reading
Today we face a steep ascent on Kilimanjaro, climbing above dense forrest and into the clouds. Views from our campsite are breathtaking, literally and figuratively at 12,500 feet. Continue reading