Capturing the Moment

  We had an incredible experience with this cheetah. We had spotted it the evening before, but from afar. This morning it was much closer, posed on a tree perch, and showed off her four cubs.     Amboseli National Park, located in southern Kenya near the border with Tanzania, is one of the most popular wildlife reserves in the country. Known for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the park offers a breathtaking backdrop for wildlife watching. The park covers approximately 392 square kilometers and is renowned for its large elephant herds, which are often seen roaming the plains with Kilimanjaro in the background. In addition to elephants, Amboseli is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 species of birds, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.     We have two nights here in the park at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. When we woke up this morning there was a large herd of impala g...

 The Wonders of An African Safari Curated and Led by Dai Mar Tamarack      Africa can be a hard destination for even the most seasoned traveler to wrap their head around. It is so distant and exotic, yet so hard to know what to do, how to travel, distances, and logistics for planning the trip of a lifetime. To have someone like me, with years of local knowledge, contacts, planning, and leading experience can be invaluable in setting up a trip for a destination as big and vast as Africa.       While each trip I lead is different, since they are personalized for each group, I do always plan the trip in order to maximize our time with the animals out in the wilds of Africa. There are several ways to do this. I will sometimes rent a private safari vehicle with a driver so the only time constraints we are under are up to us and the closure times of the parks. I also work with certain lodges and local guides who really prioritize the guests experience. ...