Tag Archives: 2024

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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Hakuna Matata irl

Posted on June 21, 2024 by McKenna Castleberry

Dearest gentle readers, This day may have been the best day of my entire life. If you struggle with fomo or travel envy, please stop reading now. TRIGGER WARNINGS: overwhelming happiness, toxically beautiful pictures, deadly dose of once-in-a-lifetime experiences After … Continue reading →

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Bagged, tagged, and jetlagged

Posted on June 21, 2024 by McKenna Castleberry

After 46 hours of traveling, we have finally reached our first destination! I middle-seated my way through ~19 hours of flying, and we arrived in Nairobi, Kenya with perfect timing to see the sunrise! We left Nairobi in a cute … Continue reading →

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Alex’s Blog: WE MADE IT! (6/15-6/17)

Posted on June 20, 2024 by al125

Oh lordy. After a long trek, we have finally arrived in Tanzania! It may have been a journey of great endurance, but alas, we persist. Let me take you through my travels, starting in Houston: 4:30 pm (6/15) – The … Continue reading →

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Rose’s Blog Day 2–Mom I Saw a Wildebeest!

Posted on June 20, 2024 by rose!

It’s about time my blog entries circle around to my assigned taxon for the course: Alcelaphini. If you don’t know what that means, it’s okay! I didn’t either! Alcelaphini (also known as Alcelaphinae) is a tribe/subfamily/whatever you want to call … Continue reading →

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Travel Days (June 15-17): The Long Haul – Vivian

Posted on June 20, 2024 by vhl2

The trip to Tanzania has been a long one. With over 18 hours spent on grueling flights (especially stressful for me since I get airsick easily) as well as a five-hour layover in Turkey, by the time we landed in … Continue reading →

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Rose’s Blog Day 1– Spoiler Alert: Contains Multiple Days

Posted on June 20, 2024 by rose!

I don’t know what day it is. I don’t know what time it is. And to be completely honest, I’m not entirely sure where I am. It’s been a long, grueling 46 hours of travel, which I will detail below … Continue reading →

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Termites and Meat Dens – Kamden Blog: 07/17/2024

Posted on June 17, 2024 by kro2

There were towering dust devils which hummed through the savanna, tribal boys guiding their cattle with canes in the shadow of the white crowned Kilimanjaro, and antiquated butcheries hung with meat – young men competing for work and setting up … Continue reading →

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