Big game drives. That’s what they’re called. We opted for the open top vehicle where we could cover a lot of territory rather than the walking safari where you’re accompanied by men with rifles to protect you from being trampled by elephants. Eeeeek!
We spent three nights at the spectacular Ruaha Hilltop Lodge outside the park and two days visiting the stunning Ruaha National Park. We found the most cost effective way to experience a Safari is to have a base camp in a nearby town, (Iringa) then find a lodge in close proximity to the park you want to visit, and organize your game drives with the lodge. You’ll pay a fortune for accommodations or camping inside the park, but it was quite affordable the way we organized it.
We felt like exclusive VIP guests at Ruaha as we rarely saw other vehicles. This is opposed to the more popular Serengeti Park in north Tanzania. From what we hear it feels like you’re on a Disney ride with vehicle after vehicle riding along the same paths stopping for a few minutes to photograph the animals. We were able to stop, sit and observe them undisturbed as they moved about in their natural environments. Truly unforgettable!
On a positive note, we don’t have malaria yet. Woohoo! That is to say there are no symptoms. It could be in our system and we don’t even know it for over a decade. Now that would be a 2025 surprise, huh? Thanks so much for all of your comments, suggestions and well wishes. We are both feeling well and bites have been to a minimum. Maybe the garlic is working after all, although it may be keeping J away too.
I’ve said enough. The pictures tell it all. Enjoy the safari!
The Critical Path 
How AWESOME !! Bucket list
Yes, you and Tommy need to make it happen. Safari 2015!!! xoo
Fantastic pictures! I feel like I went on the safari, too. I’m very glad you are a great photographer. We miss you, but are enjoying your travels through your writings. Thanks for sharing.
Patsy
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Thanks for checking in Patsy. So nice to hear from you. I think Sprocket and Griffy would’ve liked the elephants. LOL Hi to everyone there. xxoo
Superb!! I loved the colorful lizard on the tree and the zebra. Hope you two are feeling better!
Thanks Steph. If I don’t talk to you guys before Ireland, have an awesome time! I’ll be thinking of you… xxx
WOW, what a time you two are having.Thanks for all the pics keep them coming. g.
Amazing to know that you are seeing these things as they were meant to exist. I felt myself breezing through the pictures at first & then had to stop & start over, saying “THIS IS NOT A ZOO”. Incredible.
And I also keep hearing Meryl Streep’s voice: “I had a farm in Africa…”
You will laugh out loud, but I’ve never seen Out of Africa. I’ll have to rectify that when I land somewhere with a movie channel. But I loved that you were thinking of me, watching that movie and sewing zebra pillows… Brilliant! Hey, are you in a new workshop? It looked different than the last time I saw you… xxx
Oh- yeah how I love those African animals…Def my dream of places to visit too.
….and when do we get to see J in a pic??? Keep staying healthy…
Finally getting to respond to comments. And yes,I put a picture of J up for you 🙂 Hope you are well out there in the land of trolls. Lots of love to you!! xxoo
Oh-yeah how I love your pics of these magnificent African animals…and
when do we get a pic of J as well LOL 👍 Stay healthy you two! Northern lights love
to you ooxx