[This blog post has recently been updated. It was re-posted with today’s date because of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) issues with the original post, that had been the result of a technical glitch. The post can still be found using the original URL, as it will redirect]. It was our last day on our safari with KLM Safaris and we wanted to enjoy every minute. We got up early at 6am, had a quick breakfast, and got ready to see the Ngorongoro. DESCENDING INTO A DIFFERENT WORLD: THE CRATER We caught up with the rest of our group and jumped into the jeep. An hour on the road we were on our way down to the caldera from the ‘crater rim’, 600m down from 2,400m to 1,800m. Going down that steep, winding road is an amazing experience. You almost feel like you are descending into a different world, an ancient […]
Tanzania Safari with KLM Safaris: Day 2 – Serengeti [UPDATED]
[This blog post has recently been updated. It was re-posted with today’s date because of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) issues with the original post, that had been the result of a technical glitch. The post can still be found using the original URL, as it will redirect]. At 6am, our alarm clock went off, and we were excited for our day with KLM Safaris. We felt well-rested. In essence, after our attempt at Kilimanjaro’s summit, the last day had been a walk in the park. Because of all the dangerous animals around you, there are very few occasions when you leave the jeep and go for a stroll. Most of the time, we had just sat on the seats, or stood (with our shoes off) on the seats, or (with our shoes on) on the jeep’s passenger cabin’s floor. BREAKFAST As expected, breakfast was delicious. When we had finished, Jim […]
Tanzania Safari with KLM Safaris: Day 1 – Serengeti [UPDATED]
[This blog post has recently been updated. It was re-posted with today’s date because of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) issues with the original post, that had been the result of a technical glitch. The post can still be found using the original URL, as it will redirect]. We went on a 2.5-day safari with KLM Safaris from late August to early September in 2022. KLM Safaris, a small but highly successful, family-run tour operator, had very kindly invited Ellie on the 2.5-day trip. Like any good husband, I tagged along. NIGHT IN ARUSHA We spent the night before the start of the safari in Arusha. Arusha is the starting point for many Tanzanian safaris, as well as the base town for Kilimanjaro climbs. PICK-UP FROM ARUSHA HOTEL The first day started very early for us, with pick-up from our hotel in Arusha at 4am. We dropped off most of our […]