Tarangire National Park (Part Two)

Thanks to Jeremy's brother Jeff, we were fortunate to bring an SLR camera with a pretty intense zoom lens to Tanzania. So enjoy a few more pics - most of them taken from very far away, although you would never know it - from our weekend safari!

All in all, the short safari was a perfect introduction to life in the African bush. We drove about two hours South of Arusha to arrive at Tarangire National Park, one of the National Parks in Tanzania that is normally skipped on most 5-day Northern Safari Circuits. But we think it was worth the trip.

First, we were able to ease into the safari lifestyle. After three weeks in Arusha, we have to admit, it felt really weird to be surrounded by White travelers. I think throughout the entire park, we only saw one Black tourist and one Asian tourist. And at time, I personally struggled with the concept of a safari vacation knowing that too many local Tanzanian families never get to visit these parks due to cost. Then again, by going on this safari, we are supporting the economy of Tanzania as a whole, as well as the smaller economies of local Massai villages near the park. Africa sure has a way of being a Catch 22...

We hope you enjoy the pictures, though! Check out the wildebeests, zebras, elephants, several bird species, vultures, lions, tourists - ha, giraffes, warthogs, impalas, and baboons.