On The Way To Ngorongoro Caldera

Greetings rafiki (friends) from beautiful Tanzania!

This is a short stay for me to research a few new lodges, activities, areas and friends to introduce into our future safari journeys. 

On the road up to the Ngorongoro overlook, we ran into a large troop of the friendly baboons. At times they can be up to mischief and our Land Cruiser windows closed quickly, but today they were content to let us photograph to our hearts content as we wound around them, all using the same clear path for access up and down the steep hillside. 

At one point we parked next to a very large male. He was at eye level as he sat on a hillock just an arms length from my open window. His amber eyes looked at us with no particular interest and I was struck by the intelligence behind them. 

Karibu (Welcome) Tanzania!

Tembo (Elephant) Waking

It has been a while since I’ve updated you, so in preparation for the next safari(s), a few remembrances of special moments will help us set the stage. I’ll begin with one of my favorites…

Early one morning, we left our lodge at Ndutu and headed out to see who else was also up and about early. The dew was heavy on the ground and we were all a bit chilly with the roof hatches opened for viewing. Thoughts of the damp vanished as we rounded a corner to find a lone bull elephant just standing up.

(A bit of a biology lesson before proceeding: Elephants rarely lie down as their lungs are so compressed by their enormity and it can be more difficult to breathe).

He rose on his large frame, lumbering slowly to stretch and relieve himself and appeared very much like me after a good nights sleep. His eyes still only half open, he took the delicate tip of his sensitive trunk and rubbed away some ‘eye goobers’. I was in awe of the feelings of similarity between his and my waking rituals. Shortly after that he ambled slowly to the nearest bush for a bit of breakfast.

Amazing synchronicity abounds if we are just open to sitting still and feeling those around us. See the photo and you can get a connection with his (and our) mood that early morning. Also notice the dew darkening the upper part of his body and the lower dry area that was in contact with the ground while he was prone.

Hoping this adds a smile and a bit of wonderment to your day.

Jambo (Greetings) Fellow Travelers!

A new plan is in the making and the itinerary and details are below. This one is filling up and there are just a few seats remaining!

Join me in 2015 on safari in Tanzania from March 20 through April 1, 2015. And add on the optional Zanzibar Extension and stay until April 5, 2015.

Drop me a line to let me know if you are interested and for booking details.

Very best regards and as they say in Tanzania, ‘Rafiki’ (friend),

Gennifer

Animal Communicator Anna Breytenbach & GenSafaris

Animal Communicator

Dumela (Hello in Setswana), At long last, a rare opportunity to be on safari and learn about connecting with animals through feel. Have you ever understood what your dog or cat was trying to say to you? Then you are already on the track of deeper communication.

We will be on a safari, and traveling with Anna Breytenbach from South Africa. The video of her and the black leopard 'Spirit', went viral late last year. See the short version here: Diablo to Spirit.

Anna is a professional animal communicator who has been practising for 14 years, running workshops and events around southern Africa as well as in the USA, Europe and UK. Also holding a degree in Psychology and qualified as a master training facilitator, she brings forth participants’ skills through mentoring in a practical manner.

This is a truly once in a lifetime chance, as she will not be offering this safari type again. Her focus is turning to hosting classes to teach all those who want to learn. You can read more about Anna's work at her website: www.animalspirit.org.

See the itinerary in Join A Safari, or download the itinerary for March 1-14, 2015 as well as biographies of our guides.

The safari is limited to only 11 people. Join the fun!

Best Regards, Gennifer

Silverwaves Jewelry

2014 catalogue

A big "asante sana, thank you very much" goes out again to Lissa from Silverwaves Jewelry. She designed, made and co-sponsored the gifts for my friends at the Datoga village. The photo collage is her newest catalogue of designer jewelry with a Lake Superior theme. The wives were delighted to see us again and were really excited about the earrings. The chief even wanted a pair for himself too!

The lady on the right was so happy, that she put in her ear stretching ear plugs, plus the earrings for extra fashionability. These women are lovely inside and out, and I hope to continue our visits over the years to come. Contact me today about your 'made to order' safari! If you wish to order jewelry, her contact information is below:

Lissa Flemming
(414) 550-7015
Silverwaves