Ecotourism has collapsed in the Serengeti National Park as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the conservation of this important ecosystem in crisis. Tourism revenue from the Serengeti paid for the management and protection… Read More
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The Serengeti De-snaring Programme Newsletter Jan & Feb 2020
The Serengeti De-snaring Programme is a joint project between the Tanzania National Parks, Frankfurt Zoological Society and a group of committed tour operators, the SENAPA INVESTORS, working towards reducing the number of snares in the… Read More
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Tanzania bans single use plastic bags
Recently Tanzania joined the ranks of Rwanda and Kenya in banning single use plastic bags, see the official statement below: “The Government of Tanzania wishes to make an official note to travellers planning to visit… Read More
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Eyes in the bush
Listen to the birds – and they will often tell you exactly what you want to know. Is there a leopard loose? A jackal lurking? A lioness on the hunt? That’s just one of the… Read More
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Many strings to the Hadzabe bow
I’m a child of the eighties born into the western developed world and named after a ridiculous pop star with a regrettable haircut. This means that in my lifetime I will eat about two and… Read More
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Rescuing ‘Pili’ the Elephant
6.53 AM, Saturday morning, I’m settling into a strong coffee, the morning send off completed, the dawn chorus dissipating as the birds head off to feed. Sammy, one of our Serian mess attendants rushes in with… Read More
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Pyramids of Life – Grass and Rain
Grass and Rain – Set on the short-grass plains, the Southern Serengeti hosts the wildebeest birthing season and all the predator action that dogs this movable feast. Pyramids of Life – Grass and Rain from… Read More