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10 attività di safari in famiglia in Tanzania con bambini

Una famiglia di tre persone, un uomo, una donna e un bambino, si trova in un campo erboso, esplorando le gioie di un'esperienza safari.

I safari in veicolo sono solitamente centrali, ma i bambini non devono passarvi ogni ora. Le attività familiari comprendono pittura con un artista, bicicletta a Mto wa Mbu, visita culturale guidata o diario della fauna tra le uscite.

Scegli alcune attività secondo interessi e luoghi già previsti. Chi ama disegnare può preferire arte a un’altra guida; un ragazzo ciclista vuole uscire dal veicolo. Alcune esperienze richiedono accordi anticipati. Camminate, canoa e programmi bambini hanno regole proprie.

La guida riguarda il circuito nord e due idee per Zanzibar. Per itinerari, alloggi e organizzazione confronta i safari familiari in Tanzania.

Scegli attività adatte alla rotta

Le opzioni continentali entrano in diverse tappe del nord. Stone Town e spiaggia richiedono un soggiorno separato a Zanzibar. Non occorre farle tutte.

AttivitàDove inserirlaCosa confermare
Osservare animaliSafari programmatiDurata, pause e interessi
Diario della faunaTra le uscite o al campoPosto sorvegliato dove sedersi e osservare
Visita masai con ospiti localiVisita organizzata lungo la rottaDisponibilità, formato e permessi fotografici
Laboratorio d’arte o artigianatoMto wa Mbu o ArushaDimostrazione o partecipazione pratica
Bicicletta guidataMto wa MbuTaglie, caschi, capacità e terreno
Pasto locale o visita gastronomicaTappa programmataDiete, ingredienti e ambiente
Camminata guidata nel parcoParco Nazionale di ArushaEtà minima, ranger e requisiti
Attività al campoLodge o campo sceltoProgramma reale, età e supervisione
Breve passeggiata a Stone TownEstensione ZanzibarDistanza, ombra e pause
Spiaggia o piscinaEstensione ZanzibarAcqua, supervisione e servizi

1. Inserisci l’osservazione nel safari

Veicolo da safari accanto a un leone maschio in una prateria aperta
Osservazione da un veicolo safari.

Prima di partire, proponi una ricerca precisa: tre uccelli, un animale con corna o una giraffa che mangia. Una lista breve è più semplice di tutta una guida.

Chiedi alla guida di spiegare i comportamenti. Proboscide e costruzione di nidi danno conversazione anche senza predatori. I grandi confrontano tracce o fotografano dal sedile.

Serengeti e Tarangire offrono il contesto. Gli avvistamenti dipendono da luogo, stagione e condizioni. Non misurare il valore dell’uscita con un animale specifico.

Mantieni il gioco tranquillo e resta nel mezzo salvo permesso della guida a una sosta autorizzata. I bambini possono smettere quando perdono interesse.

2. Tieni un diario tra le uscite

Giraffa tra cespugli verdi
I dettagli degli animali ispirano il diario.

Un quaderno registra ciò che hanno notato. I piccoli disegnano o scelgono un avvistamento; i grandi aggiungono nome, comportamento e luogo.

Prova: «Cosa ti ha sorpreso di questo animale?». Disegna a memoria e confronta una foto. L’obiettivo è osservare, non fare compiti in vacanza.

Usa una zona seduta sorvegliata al campo. Ascoltare uccelli o confrontare foto non richiede entrare nella boscaglia. Lascia piume, piante e pietre dove sono e segui le regole del campo.

Bastano matita e quaderno. Binocolo o fotocamera aggiungono interesse se già piacciono.

3. Organizza una visita culturale masai

Donne masai sedute in un edificio tradizionale
Organizza visite con persone che accolgono gli ospiti.

Si può parlare di vita quotidiana, bestiame, case e lingua. Concorda la visita con anfitrioni disponibili, senza entrare senza invito in insediamenti sulla strada.

Chiedi contenuto e durata. Alcuni bambini preferiscono una conversazione o dimostrazione breve a una presentazione lunga. Una guida che traduce nei due sensi aiuta.

Chiedi prima delle foto, anche ai bambini. Segui indicazioni su case e acquisti. Per sostenere un progetto, concorda un sistema stabilito prima anziché distribuire regali.

Spiega che state entrando in case e comunità altrui. Mostrate la cortesia che vorreste dai vostri ospiti.

4. Incontra artisti e prova un laboratorio

Artigiano che tesse una stoffa su un telaio a Shanga, Arusha
Artigianato a Shanga, Arusha.

L’arte piace a chi preferisce vedere creare. A Mto wa Mbu chiedi pittura Tinga Tinga con un artista; Shanga ad Arusha ha laboratori aperti di tessitura, vetro, pittura e altro. Scegli secondo il percorso.

Conferma dimostrazione o pratica. Guardare non significa ricevere materiali e tempo. Chiedi le attività disponibili per i tuoi bambini.

Lascia spiegare stile e materiali. Tinga Tinga e tradizioni masai non sono la stessa cosa. I bambini possono chiedere scelta dell’animale, motivi e colori.

Verifica asciugatura e imballaggio protettivo, soprattutto prima di un trasferimento.

5. Pedala con guida a Mto wa Mbu

Bambina sulle spalle del padre accanto alla madre in una prateria
Scegli un’uscita adatta a capacità ed energia familiare.

La bicicletta cambia la routine. Le uscite attraversano villaggi e campi, comprese banane e riso. La rotta deve corrispondere alle capacità.

Chiedi misure, caschi, fondo, traffico e soste. Un bambino sicuro sull’asfalto può trovare difficile una pista. Contano anche caldo e distanza dall’alloggio.

Concorda un percorso corto se serve. Una passeggiata può essere migliore senza bici adatte o fiducia.

Resta con la guida, chiedi per le foto e non entrare in case o campi senza permesso. Qui le persone vivono e lavorano.

6. Condividi un pasto e scopri il cibo locale

Chef che prepara il cibo all’Arusha Coffee Lodge
Preparazione del cibo ad Arusha Coffee Lodge.

Un pasto è una pausa tra attività. Considera pranzo ospitato a Mto wa Mbu o ristorante sulla strada. I bambini chiedono ingredienti, assaggiano piccole porzioni e scoprono la preparazione.

Comunica allergie, dieta e cibi accettati prima. Conferma menu e alternative. Un pasto «familiare» non risponde automaticamente a ogni esigenza.

Se vogliono cucinare, chiedi una sessione pratica. Pranzo, dimostrazione e lezione partecipativa sono prenotazioni diverse. Controlla formato e compiti consentiti.

Abbina eventualmente arte o villaggio, lasciando riposo. Riempire ogni pausa fra trasferimenti stanca tutti.

7. Valuta una camminata guidata ad Arusha

Due scimmie su un ramo nella chioma verde della foresta
Anche piccoli animali fanno parte di un’uscita guidata.

Camminare offre un’altra osservazione, con requisiti diversi dal veicolo. Controlla età minima e regole attuali prima di includerla.

Tanzania National Parks indica camminate nel parco di Arusha organizzate agli ingressi. Conferma percorso, ranger, terreno e durata. Non è una passeggiata familiare indipendente.

Può adattarsi ai grandi attenti alle istruzioni. Altrimenti mantieni safari in veicolo o altra attività adeguata.

La canoa è separata e il parco la indica su prenotazione a Small Momella Lake. Chiedi età, galleggianti, supervisione e condizioni. Essere ammessi a camminare non significa esserlo in canoa.

8. Scegli attività davvero disponibili al campo

Sedute all’aperto e telescopio con vista su una prateria da safari
Area seduta e di osservazione al campo.

Alcuni lodge hanno programmi, altri solo riposo. Verifica la struttura prima di promettere junior ranger, laboratorio o club.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti pubblica un programma del Discovery Centre, con arte e attività al coperto. È un esempio della struttura, non un servizio universale.

Chiedi età, orari e presenza adulta. Un’attività non è automaticamente custodia. Conferma babysitting separatamente.

Senza programma bastano carte, disegno o foto. Usa le aree indicate e le regole di supervisione.

9. Visita Stone Town in modo breve e mirato

Terrazza sul tetto con vista sul lungomare di Stone Town
Vista da una terrazza sui tetti di Stone Town.

Se prosegui a Zanzibar, scegli poche tappe anziché una lunga lezione storica. Porte intagliate, ingredienti o parole swahili possono interessare.

Concorda distanza, pause e conclusione. Considera caldo, vicoli ed energia. Una visita breve con domande funziona meglio di una lista completa.

Controlla regole fotografiche e chiedi per le persone. Se serve una pausa, cambia il piano.

La guida Zanzibar presenta l’isola. Stone Town è un’estensione facoltativa, non un’attività fra safari continentali.

10. Lascia tempo per spiaggia o piscina

Barche tradizionali accanto a una spiaggia di sabbia bianca e a un faro a Zanzibar
La spiaggia è un’aggiunta facoltativa dopo il safari.

Dopo più giorni, i bambini possono volere tempo libero. Zanzibar permette giochi in spiaggia o piscina.

Controlla condizioni reali e servizi. Maree, mare, accesso e supervisione variano. Le sole foto non dimostrano idoneità.

Snorkeling, barche e sport acquatici sono scelte separate. Chiedi età, attrezzatura, mare e cancellazioni. Saper nuotare non basta a tutto.

Non occorre prenotare in acqua ogni giorno. Lascia tempo per decidere dopo il safari.

Mantenere interesse senza sovraccaricare

Scegli una o due idee e inseriscile nel percorso. Un lungo giro è poco utile se esiste qualcosa di simile vicino al soggiorno.

Per piccoli, attività facili da interrompere. Creativi: pittura o diario. Ciclisti sicuri: villaggio. Grandi: fotografia o camminata se ammessi.

Tieni alternative per meteo, materiale e disponibilità. Un pomeriggio calmo è sensato dopo un trasferimento faticoso. Comunica gli interessi, non contare soltanto tappe.

Cosa confermare prima di un extra

Invia età e necessità nella richiesta. Verifica:

  • Età minima e altri requisiti.
  • Partenza, trasferimento, terreno e durata.
  • Fornitore e supervisore dei bambini.
  • Attrezzatura, materiali, pasti e trasferimenti inclusi.
  • Prezzo separato o incluso nel safari.
  • Cosa succede se meteo, disponibilità o condizioni cambiano.

Per un safari in mongolfiera, chiedi le regole attuali del fornitore. Ammesso al veicolo non significa al volo, cammino o acqua.

Domande sulle attività familiari

Cosa fare tra i safari?

Disegnare animali, diario fotografico, giochi tranquilli o attività confermata. Un’area sorvegliata basta, senza esplorare soli il campo.

Tutti i lodge hanno club?

No. Verifica servizi, età e supervisione attuali. Accettare bambini non implica un programma e può servire il genitore.

Possono fare un safari a piedi?

Dipende da parco, attività e regole attuali. Comunica ogni età e conferma prima. Le regole di veicoli o altre strutture non provano l’idoneità.

Possiamo unire bici, pittura e pranzo a Mto wa Mbu?

Esistono localmente ma vanno organizzati. Controlla disponibilità, trasferimenti, bici ed energia. Puoi sceglierne una sola.

Serve aggiungere Zanzibar?

No. Fauna, cultura, arte e campo entrano nel continente. Stone Town e mare sono facoltativi.

Pianifica intorno al viaggio familiare

Parti dai luoghi e scegli attività adatte. Comunica a Kilidove età, gusti e idee da verificare. Conferma disponibilità e requisiti prima di impegnarti.

Consulta itinerari e opzioni familiari per il viaggio completo.

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Informazioni sull'Autore
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George Joseph

Scrittore esperto e scalatore specializzato in Kilimanjaro e safari in Tanzania. Come CEO di Kilidove Tours, unisco l'esperienza diretta di avventura con una conoscenza approfondita per creare contenuti ispiranti sul trekking in montagna e l'esplorazione della fauna selvatica in tutta la Tanzania.

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A life-time experience We were on a family trip to Tansania and through a recommendation for a Safari operator we got in contact with Kilidove. And what can I say: Right from the moment Sam, our guide for the first week, picked us up at Kilimanjaro Airport, we were complety immersed. And yes, we were tourists, but never really feeled like, but more as guests, with Sam beeing the perfect host - a true lover of the animals and nature, an excellent driver and very attentive and open to share his experiences.
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Incredible people! Trip of a lifetime! Kilidove is incredible!! We did the 6 day machame route on Kilimanjaro followed by a 4 day safari followed by 4 days in Zanzibar. The accommodations were amazing, the people were even better and we are both vegan and gluten free and they were able to accommodate (even on the mountain while camping). I cannot say enough good things about this company!! For the trek up Kili our chief guide was Colman and he was so kind, funny, and caring. Because of him we both had a successful and pleasurable experience summiting. He is an excellent guide! For our safari we had Jackson and we saw the big 5 plus every other animal you could think of. He was an excellent safari guide. We had one small hiccup on the trip in Zanzibar with a city tour that got cut a bit short. Notified the company and they were extremely apologetic, comped our dinner for the next 3 nights (which was completely unnecessary but much appreciated) and given a new tour guide for the next day. The trip then ran flawlessly. They most definitely made it right! They are amazing. I recommend kilidove to anyone and everyone for all your Africa adventures!!
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Best safari tour ever! We booked our honey moon with Kilidove and it was the best experience ever!We were super lucky to get Bony as our guide and he couldn’t have been better!!The overall experience was great, they care about sustainability and our guide was super respectful to wilde life!! 10/10 experience.Everything was well organized (transport, hotels, foods, itinerary) we didn’t have to worry about anything… only enjoying!
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Perfect job, and very trustful company to climb Kilimanjaro in a 6 people group Activity: climbing Kilimanjaro.We climbed Kilimanjaro in 7 days by the Machame road.Group of 6 people, with 3 guides 1 chef, 1 waiter and 18 porters (3/pax), which is the norm. Everything went well and we succeeded in our quest to the summit. The guides and all the Tanzanian people with us have been amazing, helpful, and nice ... Considering the lack of comfort and the difficulty of the ascension, we consider that they did a perfect job with the cooperation and the advice. Asante for everything you made for us, to make the dream coming true!!
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Mr. Bonny at Kilidove is Amazing! We had Mr. Bonny from Kilidove pick us up from our Arusha hotel and serve as a private guide for 3 nights in the Seregenti, and our return trip back to Arusha. Mr. Bonny was an incredible guide! He was so knowledgable about all the animals and everything we saw on our safari. It was clear how much he loved the animals and at home he was in the Serengeti, having grown up right outside the park. He was able to spot animals so far in the distance, and find the elusive leopard in the tree that no one else could find. Mr. Bonny was engaging, kind and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. It truly was sad to say goodbye to him. I have to also note that Mr. Bonny was a very safe driver. When driving to/from Arusha, we were stunned by the number of safari vehicles speeding by us on the unsafe and rocky dirt roads. Driving in Tanzania is not for the faint of heart, as we witnessed a few accidents, including some cows being hit by a public bus. We were so grateful to him and would highly recommend!
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Best safari experience! We spent our honeymoon in Tanzania for a 9 day safari trip in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro national parks and it probably was the most incredible experience we had so far. The booking process was really comfortable and easy, Lisa answered all of our questions quickly and made the safari fit to all our wishes (not leaving the set budget out of mind).We especially want to thank our guide, Sam, for the amazing trip that was mostly his merit. He went above and beyond to ensure we got the most out of our trip. He had a profunde knowledge of all the locations and the wildlife and knew where the best spots for watching wildlife were. No wishes remained unfulfilled. Besides that, Sam was incredibly nice and a great (and hilarious) company during the long car rides. Everybody getting to do a safari trip with him can call themselves lucky!Thank you so much to the whole team, asante sana!
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Superb in every way. Highly recommended and without hesitation! Choose Kilidove for the experience of a lifetime! We contacted Kilidove after an online search to find a company that could plan a month-long itinerary including Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania ending in Zanzibar to celebrate my 60th birthday. We received back a professionally presented proposal which we were delighted to find was a privately guided tour. Our only essential requirement was to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, but the proposal was comprehensive and varied including safaris as well as cultural experiences. We had to book our own international flights, apply for necessary visas and get certain vaccinations ourselves, but everything else was taken care of without a single hiccup. We stayed in a variety of accommodations from 5-star hotels and lodges to tented camps and they all enhanced our adventure in different ways. The main guides and drivers, Duncan, George and Boni were all professional, dedicated and enthusiastic. Our stand out experiences were obviously meeting the gorillas high up in the mountain in Rwanda, seeing the elusive leopard up a tree in Kenya, spending 90 minutes alone with a lion family complete with four cubs by a water hole in the Serengeti and two hours hunting with the Hadzabe tribe in Tanzania. There were many more, the cheetahs close up in the Maasai Mara and the hot air balloon ride, the many different bird species including huge flocks of flamingos and pelicans, the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi, the Genocide Memorial in Kigali, the cycling tour of Mto Wa Mbu, I could write a book! It was a very active holiday so it was nice to just chill out in Zanzibar for five days at the end. Everything was organised by the incredible Lisa Adams who was there to help with any questions via WhatsApp or email throughout the planning process and after we had arrived in East Africa. We were told there are 300+ safari companies in Arusha where she is based and for sure, without hesitation, we would highly recommend Kilidove to anyone. They were superb in every way. As well as that I have now clocked up my 87th country worldwide and my 13th African country. Thank you Kilidove for everything!
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A memorable outstanding safari to Kenya and Tanzania , Hakuna Matata We just came back from a wonderful , well planned and organized safari to Kenya and Tanzania for 12 days and with an additional 5 days in Zanzibar from October 6th to October 23rd 2023. We really want to thank Lisa Adams who helped us plan and coordinate this memorable, private safari and leisure time in these countries. We had marvelous, respectful , reliable and so knowledgeable guides and drivers. First, Kelvin Vinkar from Dove Africa, the sister company in Kenya, was on time at the airport and despite the fact that we missed our connection with Qatar airlines, everything turned out quite well with the airlines personnel and we were on time for our schedule to go to our first park Amboseli and to Kibo safari lodge for two nignts. Perfect, we had game drives on both days that were unbelievable with the Kilimandjaro that was so clear. We were able to see so many species of animals such as girafes, elephants, zebras, Thomson's gazelles ,antilopes, impalas, waterbucks, cheetahs and lions with all their beauty and living environment. The Kibo lodge was very comfortable with beautiful views of the Kilimanjaro. We continued our itinary to lake Nakuru, 9 hours of driving and stopping at the incredible Great Rift valley. We were so happy to visit the park as we saw 2 rhinoceros, mother and baby , we were at our 4 th big 5 already . We were a bit late to arrive at the Ziwa Bush Lodge that seemed to be very nice, so quiet and peaceful, the staff accomodated us so nicely for one night, The next morning we left for the Maassai Mara reserve and Olengoti eco lodge at Narok at the Talek river . What a reception on arrival we got by all the staff, an incredible 2 days , having breakfast and dinner with the hippopotams and crocrodiles and beautiful and memorable game drive to the awesome Maassai Mara reserve , The plains are so beautiful and the animals are incredible. We were able to visit a Maassai village near the camp, memorable time with these beautiful people and children. We learned so much of their culture and habits. Kelvin with his calm and patience drove us safely for 5 hours through massai mara reserve to the border of Tanzania. We didn't have trouble to pass the border and customs and Bonnie , Boniphace Sospiter our incredible guide for Tanzania was already waiting for us for the take over. We were heading to the Serengeti park north side to Gnu migration camp. We were the only visitors , what a service we had . With a little of rain but a real blessing as David said. Marvelous meals and attention from the staff, We already start with a game drive that was so wonderful in Serengeti parks with all the beautiful Gnus and Zebras and the next morning a leopard our 5th big five that was missing so far, Bonnie was so knowledgeable, sensitive , very helpful and very accomodating to all our needs and ensure we see animals in all their behaviors of calm or hunting. He ensure in every camp that we always had our lunch to all game drives on long days. We loved so much all the Mawe lodges that we visit along our itinary in Serengeti and Norongoro crater, Karatu and Tarangire national parks. All the teams and personel of the Mawe lodges are so welcoming, so nice and so handsome . We loved everyone we met. Bonnie drove us to the airport after 7 days of intense safari games but so memorable in the savanah . We flew for internal flight to Zanzibar with flight link and other driver Luqman was waiting for us, and drove us to Tembo hotel, in Stonetown, so beautiful and confortable on the beach with a wonderful view of the port. The next morning we were able to have a visit of stone town that was very interesting to learn the history and culture, the big market. We could visit the Freddy Mercury museum. After we left for Pongwe beach hotel for 4 days that concluded in peace and rest at the marvelous beach and resort with excellent cuisine. We will always remember this wonderful trip of East Africa and Zanzibar and we are so happy to have chosen Kilidove safari and tours for planning the trip as everything went so well , so safely and so well organized and the choices of the lodge or camp were so confortable and we ate everywhere so well with an outstanding service with amazing staff. Thank you to every one we met in this incredible journey and you will always remain in our hearts. Hakuna Matata. Louise and Serge from Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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"Bucket List Brilliance" We 6 Seasoned Safari Enthusiasts were blown away by The Serengeti Experience. The best decision was adopting Kilidove Tours to hang it all together. Lisa, your Admin. Management was perfect. (even to the extent of organizing a Birthday Party Cake in the Bush). Then there was our Driver/Guide and Friend Bonny, You are simply "The Best".Asante-sana. Derek Fay (Cape Town).
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5 Stars isn't high enough for Kilidove Tours My husband and I have recently returned from a 15-day private adventure designed and carried out by Kilidove Tours and Safaris. From start to finish this trip was planned and executed flawlessly thanks to the amazing team at Kilidove. On a scale from one to ten, they deserve a fifteen! I could write pages about our experience, but I will try to hit the highlights. From the first contact a year before our trip, Lisa Adams (Kilidove’s operations manager) responded to every question in a series of emails ranging from possible itineraries to vehicle maintenance. The result was the perfect trip that addressed every wish and concern on our list- safari start day in case of travel delays, safari locations, cultural experiences, snorkeling, and a beach retreat. Our safari guide mentioned several times how impressed he was with our personalized itinerary.Eleven months passed between the date we booked our trip and our departure for Tanzania. During that time whenever a question came up, I would send an email off to Kilidove and Lisa would respond immediately. We received guidance on packing lists, luggage limits, visa requirements, and availability of health services. All this information allowed us to be well prepared for our Tanzanian adventure.Once in Tanzania, each person we encountered did everything they could to make us feel at home and worked tirelessly to ensure we had the best experience possible. All the accommodations were clean and comfortable ranging from the Mawe tent lodges to the Zanzibar beach resort. Meals were tailored to an American/European pallet and the greatest care was taken to provide safe water and food in order to prevent any illness. Our drivers and safari guide were the most amazing people. The range of skills they possessed took us by surprise. They are professional drivers, multi-linguists, cultural ambassadors, and wildlife experts. Each one asked us what our wishes and desires were for our trip and work tirelessly to make sure we didn’t leave Tanzania disappointed. Above all they were warm and friendly people with whom we shared many laughs and special experiences. We are forever grateful to Johnson our Arusha guide, Luqman our Zanzibar guide, Habib our Stone Town guide and most importantly Samson our safari guide who showed us more of Tanzania then we could ever have imagined. Thank you all for your hospitality and kindness.Finally, I want to thank Lisa and everyone on the Kilidove team that made our dream vacation a reality. I know during our fifteen-day adventure she kept tabs on us, either through direct contact with me or one of our guides. She was always one step ahead of us making sure that transitions from one part of the trip to the next ran smoothly. I hope that I can return to Tanzania one day and I look forward to that time when we can work together once again.