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Tag Archives: Maasai
Walking vs Driving?
We always prefer walking to driving – but how about on a safari? A walking safari was an appealing option offered by Mark Thornton Safaris. We emailed back and forth with Mark and decided our safari would be long enough … Continue reading
Little findings
When we travel, we’re looking for the little things that tell us the story of the new place we’re in. If we told you we were in Africa for a safari, you might think we came to see the Big … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Tanzania
Tagged animals, around the world travel, birds, little five, Maasai, Mark Thornton Safaris, safari, Tanzania, travel
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Barren landscape encounter
We walked through grassy plains. Wildebeest ignored us, but two warthogs approached and stared as we strolled by them. (Which was the stranger animal worth watching?) In a short time the landscape turned from grassy to hard-caked barren mud as … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Tanzania
Tagged animals, around the world, fishing, Lake Manyara, Maasai, Mark Thornton Safaris, safari, Tanzania, travel
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An athletic contest in Maasai country
How did the contest begin? We walked through the Maasai Steppe with our guides in the late afternoon. Chagamba walked in front with a rifle and our Maasai guides walked in the rear with their spears. Did someone ask just … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Tanzania
Tagged animals, around the world, camping, Maasai, Maasai Steppe, Mark Thornton Safaris, safari, Tanzania, travel
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