Our 13-Day Itinerary: TANZANIA Safari + Zanzibar

Are YOU dreaming of an unforgettable safari adventure in Tanzania? Join us as we recount our recent 13-day journey through Tanzania and Zanzibar—a land of sweeping savannahs, incredible wildlife, rich culture, and pristine tropical beaches. In this post, we’ll share an overview of our itinerary and a detailed video breaking down each day of our …

What I Can Offer As Your Safari Travel Advisor

Are you planning a safari in Africa? Are you dreaming about you next wildlife adventure? If you're ready to plan and book your next safari trip, you're in the right place! My name is Jeff Hyer, and I'm your gateway to the wilds of Africa. I'm a dedicated safari travel advisor who can plan a …

Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Naivasha is one of the most spectacular regions of Kenya. Boating along the coast, it's impossible NOT to spot hundreds of zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and giraffes. Even closer, though, are the hippopotamus pods that feed on the lush aqua vegetation in the lake. Neighboring Lake Naivasha is Lake Elementatia, where the salt of Naivasha collects …

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park gave me a great first taste at Africa. It is the only national park in the world that is in the center of a city (yes, urban areas surround all directions of the park). It can be surprising to see how close these thousands of animals--including the predators--are to the busy streets …

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

It's been my lifelong dream to see and experience the wilds of Africa. When I finally had the chance to go on such a trip, I jumped on the opportunity. In the summer of 2016, I traveled to East Africa to experience the culture, meet new people, witness Africa's oldest tribes, and safari through the …

World Elephant Day from David Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi, Kenya

On my trip to Nairobi, Kenya, it was inevitable that I pay a visit to the David Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage. During my visit, I was able to interact and meet just some of the 24 current orphans in the compound. Petting the little--yet enormous--animals, my group and I decided to adopt one of the elephants …