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Planning a Trip to the Serengeti?
Close your eyes. Now, think of the Serengeti Plains. Are you there yet? You should be! Wildebeest, crocodiles, and wide-open plains await you. The vast, verdant sloping fields are dotted with flat-topped acacia trees. Is that a lion perched on a rocky outcrop?
When Is The Best Time To Go on Safari?
Where and when should you go to Africa? So many things to see and do; you don’t want to miss a thing! Tett Safaris can ensure your safari is everything you dreamed of, and we take care of all the things you need to consider while you are planning your journey. Weather and game sightings change throughout the year, and we have our finger on the pulse so we can provide you with the safari of your dreams.
Focus: Singita Faru Faru and Three Exclusive Activities On Offer
Singita Faru Faru Lodge sits in front of a very popular watering hole along the Grumeti River in Western Serengeti and offers spacious and airy bedroom suites where every creature comfort is provided. Located in Singita’s 350,000-acre private reserve in northern Tanzania this lodge ushers in a new level of luxury wilderness safaris.
Safari Spoonful: Bunny Chow
Bunny Chow is a unique South African street food - a classic fusion cuisine served inside of a hulled-out white bread bowl of sorts, from two very different cultures that were historically thrown together in South Africa: an Indian dish virtually unknown in India.
Safari Spoonful: Malva Pudding
If you have been on safari in Africa, you will have most likely been served Amarula-infused Malva Pudding, a sweet sponge cake recipe of Cape Dutch origin.
The Makgadikgadi Zebra Migration
Each year it’s estimated that some 30,000 zebras migrate from Botswana’s Okavango Delta to the Makgadikgadi National Park and it’s a sight to behold! Learn more on how to experience a zebra migration.
Focus: Mara Plains Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Mara Plains Camp is almost completely camouflaged, nestled in the thick forest next to the Ntiakitiak River. Situated inside the private 35,000-acre Olare Motorogi Conservancy and bordering Kenya’s Maasai Mara Reserve, this camp offers an intimate experience for just 14 guests in one of the most iconic wildlife destinations on the planet.
Safari Spoonful: South African Melktert
Milk Tart or as the Afrikaans call it Meltert is a creamy milky tart. It’s a bit like a custard pie, but more delicate, with a lighter texture.
The Elegant Giraffe: 10 Fascinating Facts
As the world’s tallest mammal, giraffes can easily spot predators, and are able to reach leaves and buds on the tips of trees that most animals just can’t access. Here are 10 interesting facts about giraffes!
Top 7 Reasons to Stay in a Bushcamp in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa offers access to one of the top walking areas in Africa and is famous for the picturesque, thatch-roofed bush camps that are intimately set throughout the park. Learn more about this intimate and exclusive atmosphere,
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
Each zebra has their own unique stripes or markings. Stripes can, in fact, be useful and here are 3 reasons on how they might have evolved…
What is a custom safari? They sound expensive!
At Tett Safaris, our first goal is to determine just what type of trip you are looking for, and then we’ll ensure you get it! Learn more about how we plan private custom safaris.
Take a Walking Safari in the Luangwa Valley, Zambia
Sometimes the best way to understand and appreciate an area is by walking in it; immersing your senses to pick up the subtle nuances you can’t get by breezing by in a vehicle. Walking on safari not only helps to get your bearings, but you discover sights, sounds, and smells that are particular to that place.
Circling the Drain
Some of the best experiences I have had while travelling are those lucky, happy circumstances that arise out of taking the long route, or stopping for a stretch on a long drive. Recently my greatest personal experience took place in Uganda in eastern Africa…
Safari Spoonful: Serengeti Quiche
Here’s an easy-to-make quiche we wanted to share with you: after a morning game drive at Lamai Serengeti Camp we were treated to this dish. Imagine being on safari enjoying the panoramic views of the Serengeti while feasting on this delicious dish!
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!”