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Landed a couple days ago thinking about doing some of the National Parks, Ngorongoro was one place recommended to me. Anybody been out here? Just chillin in Dar for now

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Cool, didnt know it was safe to go there any more.

We did all that many moons ago, Ngorongoro was cool, tons of animals. We went to Olduvai Gorge as well. Back then they were still doing archeological digs, not sure what’s what now. Most of the time we were camped out in the bush hunting in the Selious.
 

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You on the beach over on Embassy row?

Fly over to Zanzibar.

Have dinner at the Sea Cliff

Zanzibar is for sure on the list of to do’s. I think I’m near embassy row, did lunch at Sea Cliff, fantastic. Been at their Casino as well lol....

That pic is at Bongoyo island

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Cool, didnt know it was safe to go there any more.

We did all that many moons ago, Ngorongoro was cool, tons of animals. We went to Olduvai Gorge as well. Back then they were still doing archeological digs, not sure what’s what now. Most of the time we were camped out in the bush hunting in the Selious.

The hunts are a dream of mine, but the price I just can’t stomach...I’m ok with just watching for now lol


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The hunts are a dream of mine, but the price I just can’t stomach...I’m ok with just watching for now lol


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Are you observing another hunter?
 

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The hunts are a dream of mine, but the price I just can’t stomach...I’m ok with just watching for now lol


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Well I have the lion rug for sale if that helps, but you have to be a resident of AZ to buy it.
 

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Lol...looking at the animals


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I hunted a GMA in 2018 called Ibanda/Rumanyika. I was the very last hunter. It was being converted to National Park status as of 2019. While we were hunting, TANAPA (Tanzania National Parks) were in the area surveying the roads, doing rough animal counts.
 

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Don't act gay while you're there:

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Don't act gay while you're there:

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GRADS briefed me on how to act hyper masculine- no worries


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Don't act gay while you're there:

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Anybody want to chip in for a 1 way ticket for a vacation for Grads?
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No masks, no Covid BS in the entire country if anyone is looking for a spot


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Man, that's awesome and certainly not a location I've ever considered for a vacation. Is that Zanzibar ? Safe ? I mean from rebel machine gun fire :eek: Or Somali pirates 🥵
 

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Man, that's awesome and certainly not a location I've ever considered for a vacation. Is that Zanzibar ? Safe ? I mean from rebel machine gun fire :eek: Or Somali pirates [emoji3062]

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Back in Dar Es Salaam


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Coming back to the US is looking less and less appealing, but being here for the Tanzanian Elections was a experience itself




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Those are the best Land Cruisers to be in. Forget those hard enclosed ones. The only reason the soft tips were on was because it was pouring a little before this photo. Otherwise it’s just a couple roll bars and wide open.

That was at one of Alex Walkers camps. He and his guide are absolutely top notch. Looks like you found your way around no problem. Beautiful country! Jambo!
 

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LOL at first it looked like that leopard was flying through the air with it mouth wide open. I was wondering how you got away.
 

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A year later and I’m back. I needed a zero mask destination, and no crazy Covid stuff like curfews or forced outdoor dining. There’s a lot more places in the world I want to see but this is fine for now. No big plans- just relaxing

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Nice. Been looking at a few options for a trip to Africa in the next few years. Need to put that one one the list.
 

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Nice. Been looking at a few options for a trip to Africa in the next few years. Need to put that one one the list.
I was close to doing west Africa this trip, Senegal specifically, but the French thing kinda turned me off, and at the last minute it was confirmed to me masks were still required some places. Tanzania is officially Swahili speaking but English is widely spoken. Heard good things about Rwanda but never been there, many changes since the genocide era.
 

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I was close to doing west Africa this trip, Senegal specifically, but the French thing kinda turned me off, and at the last minute it was confirmed to me masks were still required some places. Tanzania is officially Swahili speaking but English is widely spoken. Heard good things about Rwanda but never been there, many changes since the genocide era.

I hunted in extreme NW Tanzania last year. Right on the Kagera River which separates Tanzania from Uganda and Rwanda. I have never seen such a magnificent part of Africa. Sub-Tropical, mountainous and friendly. If I could get my wife to go to Uganda, I'd go for sigh-seeing in a second.

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As to West-Africa, in my opinion, its the most dangerous part of the continent. For some reason, there always seems to be political despots in charge, civil wars, revolution, just bad guys in general. I hunted CAR back in 2012 and felt like I was in danger, all the time.
 

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I am jealous, between work and kid, I cant even schedule a trip to the Desert. So envious. Enjoy.
 

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As to West-Africa, in my opinion, its the most dangerous part of the continent. For some reason, there always seems to be political despots in charge, civil wars, revolution, just bad guys in general. I hunted CAR back in 2012 and felt like I was in danger, all the time.
I agree. Had a few people tell me to try Ghana though, looks good, only downside is I don’t believe it’s visa on arrival, I don’t like dealing with sending my passport in and everything.
 

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I agree. Had a few people tell me to try Ghana though, looks good, only downside is I don’t believe it’s visa on arrival, I don’t like dealing with sending my passport in and everything.
Have you done the Okavango Delta in Botswana?
 

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Ended up going out to Paje, Zanzibar for a few days. The whole country is pretty cheap, beers/shots in resorts are 2 dollars, food cheap also. Street food is incredibly cheap, about 20 cents for a chicken skewer, hotels slightly expensive, around 100 per night for a decent room.
 
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Have you done the Okavango Delta in Botswana?

Not yet, I usually just hang out in the cities/resorts, but I will make it to the bush one of these trips.
 

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Not yet, I usually just hang out in the cities/resorts, but I will make it to the bush one of these trips.
It's a must see. The Deltas photo camps are 5 star and you would be very surprised at the level of luxury.
 

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Paje


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Beach Performance in Paje, Zanzibar


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Nice safari vehicles.

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Big pool party out in Paje, Zanzibar


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A beach seller in Dar Es Salaam, some things don’t change from country to country.

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