Published on Aug, 2024
Odysseys Unlimited rans a fabulous safari in Tanzania. I travelled with friends - there were 6 of us in the Toyota Land Rover. The back 2 seats were a little uncomfortable so we all took turns but that, and the unavoidable washboard roads were the only negatives. The lodges we stayed at were great (if you have any reservations I saw tables also reserved for Tauck and A&K tours at each of our lodges) - and we were right in the heart of the reserves.
There were two cape buffalos outside my window one morning!!!! We saw leopards, lions, zebras, hippos, alligators, colobus monkeys with ostrich-like plume for tails, real ostriches that happened to be mating, baboons, giraffes, a python and a puff adder, jackals, hyenas, one rhino, baby elephants, playful adolescent and matriarchs. gorgeous birds too many to recall and cheetahs. We were usually within 10ft of these animals (happily the python was curled up in a tree digesting lunch). When I groused about my poor photography skills, our driver and guide said "give me your phone". I now have stellar pictures! Your driver is the key here - he has the uncanny ability to spot the animals at great distance. Odysseys Unlimited meets you at the airport, arranges all transfers and makes you feel safe and comfortable. I would go back in a heartbeat!!!