Gennifer recently interviewed for "Around the Corner with John McGivern" which airs on Public TV March 19th at 7PM, after this date you can watch it online or purchase the DVD at
http://wptschedule.org/episodes/45651113/Around-the-Corner-With-John-McGivern/Bayfield/
Gennifer is currently exploring amazing new destinations for her 22nd safari season and is always open for suggestions!
One of the very fun things on safari here (now Botswana) as well as at home is figuring out who has gone before me. This morning I nearly tripped over a small squirrel who was living in the tree next to my tent. I apologized for my momentary lapse of awareness, greeted him and moved on. The tracks of his friends were everywhere as they had been quite busy this morning.
Usually I don't get to see the animal and the track simultaneously. If I don't recognize the print or mark, I'll just gently soften my eyes and 'scientific/left brained mind' and listen to my gut. Sometimes a photo will flash or a feeling. The more I practice the more I get impressions that are proved true later on. Mostly if I can be in a childlike playful space, the information comes more freely.
Even if you haven't yet experienced something like this, try it, it's fun!
When you join us, we have the blessing of four new Toyota Land Cruisers for our safaris with Donatus.
Pictured here left to right: Donatus, 'Momma Doreen', Robbie, Gennifer & Elia. We have three other new guides joining the team as well.
On safari, I strive to connect you with the 'Big 5', the abundance of bird life, as well as the people who easily become our friends along the way. On this day, I was reminded of a cultural difference as Elia gently reminded me that Don's wife is named Anna but in Tanzania, once women are mothers they are called after their firstborn.
We form a great team and love to laugh together. Won't you join us?
A new location for me and very close to Ngorongoro Caldera, Empakai is located inside of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
It is a spectacular drive across fields of waving grass, with Golden Jackals hunting 'blind' gophers while Kestrels and larger birds of prey soar the heights above. Tall hills are in the distance and red-clothed Maasai stand tall while the cattle, goats and sheep graze freely.
We stopped to admire the views of 'Ol Donyo Lengai' an active volcano in the not so distant horizon. It spewed forth most recently in 2008, with ash heading out over the Serengeti plains.
As we approached, the tantalizing views of Empakai opened up as we whizzed by the lush greenery. Stopping for a short walk to stretch our legs, Donatus told us of the animals resident here including thousands of flamingoes covering the lake in soft pink during the dry season.
Visits to Empakai may be added as a half day or even a two day trip, with hikes down to the lakeside.
Take a browse through our updated website which has many more photos and lots of information.
Please send me your feedback and any thoughts. Suggestions about the information you would like to see is always welcome.
Asante sana (thank you very much)!
