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Retreading the footsteps of the Hidden Trail

Retreading the footsteps of the Hidden Trail

It’s December, for most a time to plan for that Xmas get-away to white sandy beaches, melting sunsets and swaying palms, thus escaping the grips of winter. For us in the safari profession we have been planning over the course of the year to ensure that all goes to plan for your arrivals and departures [...]

Mafia Island – A hidden bounty

Mafia Island – A hidden bounty

“the hidden bounty for the intrepid adventure seekers” The winds of change have brought in what appears to be long awaited short rains!! All Homo sapiens, hoofed wildebeast and cattle alike must be happy to this change of weather one can only presume? It was certainly needed in every department, and proved an added bonus [...]

On the marks get set go!!

On the marks get set go!!

4164 cc of Japanese technology weighing in at 1500kg against the mighty force of Loxodonta Africana (elephant )built purely by nature and evolution outweighing our land cruiser by another 3500kg!!! Was it a fair match or not??

Dancing with the Maasai

Dancing with the Maasai

One of the high-points of many a visit to the North of Tanzania is that of experiencing cultures far removed from our own. When staying at, or simply visiting, our Maasai Community Camp at Esilalei, you can be introduced to the use of plants and root-extracts as medicine, experience a Maasai goat BBQ and visit [...]

Strong Willed… Challenge of a life time

Strong Willed… Challenge of a life time

Martin Kelly contacted B2B just before Christmas 2010 after an old climbing mate of mine; Warren McDonald pointed him in our direction. Over the months that followed through email correspondence I personally got to know Martin and likewise I’m sure he got to know me and what goes on here in Tanzania. Our bush updates, [...]

Wake up Call with a difference

Wake up Call with a difference

Business or pleasure? Marco, the “Camp & Walking guide” at Tarangire Oliver’s luxury Tented Camp, asked me at what time I wanted my wake up call? Being an extremely early riser – especially when in the bush, I casually replied “6a.m!!” given that I did have some work to do and needed to be back into the Arusha office before I was missed again.