Monthly Archives: June 2024

Milton’s Blog: Houston, we have lift off (6/15/24-6/17/24)

Posted on June 23, 2024 by mtn10

I am happy to say this is my first blog post from Tanzania! Currently, I am at the Ecoscience Lodge getting adjusted but some notable things for me so far: As I am writing this blog, I heard the trumpeting … Continue reading →

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Alex’s Blog: Game Drivin’ (6/18)

Posted on June 23, 2024 by al125

Typically, I wouldn’t be too happy to wake up at 6:30 am… but in Africa? I can cope. We got an early start this morning to head out for a game drive. It was so. incredible. Within the first two … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Blog: June 21: There is Dust in my Eyeballs

Posted on June 23, 2024 by cap15

Today’s mission was to set up 6 camera traps in the Olbalbal floodplain to answer a scientific inquiry. After much deliberation, we came to a consensus on the following question: How does proximity to the Olbalbal lake impact the species … Continue reading →

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Anna’s Blog – First Safari (6/18)

Posted on June 23, 2024 by age5

Hello World! Traveling for 46 continuous hours using public restrooms and sweating as you haul your luggage through various airports makes you appreciate the little things. The night we arrived at the Ecoscience lodge was probably the best shower and … Continue reading →

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Caroline Pollan June 20 Lost Track of the Days – The Caldera

Posted on June 23, 2024 by cap15

Today in crater we saw many animals and also some plants We went to a national park The hyenas, they did not bark Baboons are scary We were quite wary And set up our tents before dark Today’s blog post … Continue reading →

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Anna’s Blog – Travel Day(s)

Posted on June 23, 2024 by age5

Hello World! Greetings from Tanzania! It took about 46 hours of travel, but we are finally here. The group of 14 took 2 bus rides, 2 plane rides, and a long dirt road to get to the Ecoscience Lodge just … Continue reading →

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Isabella’s Blog: Day 6 (6/22/2024)

Posted on June 23, 2024 by iyb1

Last night I had way better sleep than the week before and I took medicine so I no longer have traveler’s sickness. We woke up for breakfast at 6 am and went to the Serengeti. The Serengeti is a Masai … Continue reading →

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Day 3 (June 20): In Which We Find Scar From The Lion King

Posted on June 23, 2024 by vhl2

The lions napping In the afternoon sun Fill me with envy – Obligatory haiku, because why not The gates of Ngorongoro Crater opened wide before us; if only we were able to pass through them with expediency, rather than being … Continue reading →

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Day 2 (June 19): In Which I Almost Fall Off A Cliff

Posted on June 21, 2024 by vhl2

Another early start! I awoke to the pleasant surprise of a massive gecko clinging to the wall over the bed. How it arrived there through layers of mosquito net and canvas, the world may never know. Afterwards, it was back … Continue reading →

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Day 1 (June 18): In Which A Magical Time Is Had By All

Posted on June 21, 2024 by vhl2

The sun rose over the African savannah this morning; and we were here to see it. Stepping out of our tent at 7 AM opened the door on a sight that was truly breathtaking. After a brief breakfast of crepes … Continue reading →

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