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Explorer's Blog
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My 20th Birthday in Africa
I celebrated my 20th birthday while on safari in Uganda. How cool is that! Somehow birthdays are just better in Africa
Feeling right at home with the Batwa Community in Uganda
Just another “cultural” experience? Never with Tett Safaris.
I’m always pretty leery of the typical tourist “cultural experience” when I’m traveling. It seems awkward and uninviting to leer into a tribal village like a scheduled spectator. So, when my family visited Uganda last month with Tett Safaris (our first post-COVID trip!) and our guide Abdu offered us the opportunity to visit the Batwa village I was a bit hesitant.
Specializing in the Safari Sundowner
As an Africa sundowner specialist, I am here to tell you there are many ways to celebrate the sunset in Africa. First of all, “what is a sundowner,” did I hear you say? It’s happy hour in Africa when you are served your favorite cocktail and watch the sun set over the savannah. How did I become an expert? Practice, of course.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park, Uganda
Have you ever heard the cacophony of a troop of chimpanzees? Most likely your first experience with that noise level was from a safe distance at the zoo, watching them frolic and roll, their play punctuated here and there with a quick screech of dislike or warning.
However, visiting chimpanzees in their natural habitat and listening to their primal screams was an experience that made the hairs on my arms stand up.
My Lifetime Gift To My Grandchildren
The joyful expressions of delight and glee on the faces of the five grandchildren accompanying my husband, Tom, me, and their parents glimpsing the family of elephants next to the runway on the Mara Mara savannah in June of 2012 were just the beginning of what was to become a lasting adventure of a lifetime. I knew we were off to a great start when one of my grandsons turned, gave me a broad grin, a thumbs up and said, “You got this right Grammie!”
10 Crucial Questions to Ask Your Safari Company
At Tett Safaris we work tirelessly to monitor and review our accommodations and locations to ensure that you will receive an authentic safari experience free from tourist crowds and in game-rich locations.
When and Where to go in Africa
Attempting to plan your first safari? Whew! Africa is a huge continent. This could be a daunting task: you likely have friends and family who have been to Africa giving endless advice.
Hand it over. We can take it from here. A Tett Safaris custom itinerary is planned and tailored just for you!
The Great Migration in Eastern Africa
The Migration is truly one of the wonders of the animal world; a million and more animals playing out their lives in the Serengeti eco-system, watched all the way by lions, hyenas, and crocodiles looking for dinner. So, what is the best time and where is the best place to catch this spectacle?
What should you pack for your safari to Africa
Safaris are always relatively casual affairs, where keeping warm in layers and blending in with the environment are the main focus. The only strict rules have to do with the weight of your belongings, as you are on several types of transport and at times there is a strict weight limit on what each guest is allowed to bring.
Should You Head East or South for an Africa Safari?
Because of the continent’s enormous size, safari veterans usually divide Africa into two regions, eastern and southern. Focusing your interest on one particular region makes sense when considering a two-week stay. As you ponder the distinctive qualities of each region, it is important to remember that these are only generalizations, and exceptions abound.
Planning Your African Safari At Your Holiday Table!
What a family memory: celebrating a holiday by discussing a thrilling trip to Africa with the entire clan. Take advantage of the fact that your family is finally all in the same room. We know planning a trip with lots of people isn’t easy, so let us do it for you! Custom safaris are perfect for family groups: there is something for everyone.