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Ruaha, kingdom of the lions

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May 06 2016
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“They really seem to appear out of nowhere, these lion prides!” Our love for Ruaha began in 2011 when we visited the park for the first time. We spent 3 nights in Ruaha combined with a visit to the Selous Game Reserve, and we were already captivated by the park and the abundant wildlife in the area. This time, we decided to spend a full week in the park to spot as much wildlife and predators as possible! We chose to travel again at the end of the dry season, as most of the wildlife tends to concentrate around the […]

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Ruaha and Mdonya Old River Camp, Bushlife at its best!

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May 06 2016
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  **LOCATION:** Ruaha National Park, Tanzania **PERIOD:** November **TRAVEL AGENT:** Matoke Tours If you’re in search of an authentic bush experience, your quest ends here! One destination stands out: Mdonya Old River Camp! At Mdonya, your wildest expectations are not only met but exceeded; the seemingly impossible becomes a reality! After more than 10 safari trips in Africa and numerous stays in tented camps, lodges, and the like, our time at Mdonya was a true triumph! It was our second visit to Ruaha, one of Tanzania’s most remote wildlife reserves, and once again, it surpassed our expectations. Ruaha, as vast […]

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National Park Ruaha, trip report

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May 06 2016
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“During one of our nights, for instance, we were startled by a pride of lions roaring as they passed through our camp. An experience you won’t easily forget! Location: Ruaha National Park Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge – Foxes Safari Camp Travel Dates: October 29-30-31 Distance: 2-hour flight from Dar-Es-Salaam Temperature: 42-48°C Report: After a one-and-a-half-hour flight on a bushplane from Dar-Es-Salaam, we landed at the gates of Ruaha National Park. It took another forty minutes before we arrived at Ruaha River Lodge. Thanks in part to the climate – extreme heat and drought (42-48°C) – that prevailed during our visit […]

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Best places to spot Wild dogs

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May 06 2016
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  “In which places do you have the best chances of spotting Wild Dogs? Following discussions on various Africa forums, we’ve also compiled a list of places where you have the best chances of seeing wild dogs. This list is based on our own experiences and findings at the locations we’ve visited and where we’ve encountered these animals. Since wild dogs are constantly on the move – except when they have newborn pups – you really need to be fortunate to see them. The best time to spot these dogs is during the months of June and July because they […]

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Trip report Ndutu – Tanzania

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May 05 2016

“Our cheetahs moved at a serious pace and, a short hour later, they spotted a group of gazelles.” Tanzania Ndutu (Ngorongoro Conservation Area) Saturday Amsterdam – Arusha On Saturday, my father and I left from Amsterdam to Tanzania in East Africa. This was my eighth trip to this unique continent; for my father, it was his second. The first time, he accompanied me to South Africa, but this time we went to a boundless, unfenced area, namely, the region south of the Serengeti. We flew with KLM and stayed overnight upon arrival in Arusha at the Kibo Palace. Sunday Arusha […]

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