The Mysteries of Lake Natron

There's nothing like a family safari to create fun moments for your family... especially the kids. You and your children will be talking about the time you saw a cheetah race by on the plains or you spotted an elusive leopard perched on a tree branch above.  No question about it, a family safari is an opportunity for everyone to not just appreciate the natural world but to appreciate our family with whom we share this precious time. 

Want to get up really close to the sights, sounds, and scents of nature? To truly immerse yourself in our fascinating natural world nothing beats a walking safari. Come take a walk with us to find out more. 

Is there a typical safari day? Well, yes and no. Your exact activities and explorations will depend on which Kenyan and Tanzanian parks you visit.  But just as every day has a sunrise and sunset, there are some similar qualities we can credit to our days on safari. And that usually means an early start... Join us as we walk, ride, and explore the promise of a day on safari. 

Everyone has heard of East Africa's outstanding national parks such as the Masai Mara and the Serengeti. but you may not be as familiar with the concept of conservancies - designated protected areas sprinkled throughout Kenya and Tanzania. Which is right for you, parks, or conservancies? Listen in to find out. 

In a world of conflict, where hundreds of groups, nationalities, tribes, and clans live in an uneasy peace or outright hostility, the small picturesque Tanzanian village of Mto Wa Mbu stands out as a hopeful nod to the future. Come join us at this busy and peaceful village. 

Think Africa is just about lions, elephants, and zebras? You'll find an entire universe of colorful, fluttering winged creatures filling the skies, the trees, and the lakeshores on your safari. Over 1000 different species!

This year, just as for the last several years, Africa Kenya Safaris has again won the coveted Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Award. But what does this award mean for you when considering us as your travel provider and touring company?   Listen on...

If you've gone on safari then you're sure to have heard of Africa's "Big Five" - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo.  However, there is another wildlife collectibles category that isn't as well-known but highlights much smaller African game, some of them quite tiny but still fascinating... like the elephant shrew. Let's meet them. 

Sometimes technology works surprisingly well in the natural world, benefiting our wildlife friends. Such are the latest digital improvements in big game management and conservation, protecting our lions, cheetahs, and rhinos. This is how it's done. 

Some places on the planet don't seem to be of our world. They present landscapes so unfamiliar one would imagine they had landed on Mars.  Welcome to the eerie, steamy, noxious, cauldron of Lake Natron in northern Tanzania. Nothing can survive here. Except...