Wildebeest

Instinct Tours Blog It is only during the February safari that we visit the Lake Ndutu area of the southern Serengeti. That visit is one of many reasons why I love to be in Tanzania this special time of year. I’ve only been twice now to Lake Ndutu, but it has become a favorite spot […]

Scenes from Ngorongoro Crater

Instinct Tours Blog Our last location on the February 2025 safari was the Ngorongoro Crater. A crater is defined as a feature which is formed as a result of an outward explosion of rocks and is circular in appearance, while a caldera is formed as a result of inward collapse of a volcano and has […]

Safari Moment – Lake Ndutu

Instinct Tours Blog Lake Ndutu never disappoints! We are only able to visit this area during the February safari, and it is a very special place with incredible photography opportunities. Our trip last month was the first time I’ve seen pelicans along the Lake Ndutu shore, and it was a pleasure to sit and observe […]

Safari Moment – Giraffes

Instinct Tours Blog While on safari, we ALWAYS see plenty of giraffes, yet I find myself excited every time one is spotted.  I especially love to see these awkward-looking animals run with such grace and beauty, and being able to watch a mama and baby giraffe together is an experience that never gets old.  Tanzania […]

Safari Moment – Hippos

Instinct Tours Blog After elephants and rhinoceroses, the hippopotamus is the next largest land mammal.  Hippos are recognizable for their barrel-shaped torsos, wide-opening mouths with large canine tusks, nearly hairless bodies, pillar-like legs, and large size. How dangerous are hippos? The hippopotamus is a very aggressive wild creature and is the deadliest large land mammal […]