Urth Expedition

Urth Expedition Urth Expedition provides organized travel opportunities in East Africa. We specialize in mountain trekking, Safaris, and exotic beach holidays in Zanzibar.
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We work with social enterprises and impact -minded ventures. Urth Expedition specializes in customized wildlife safaris and mountain trekking in East Africa. Most of our trips support local social enterprises and impact-minded ventures. We offer unparalleled personal experiences tailored to your unique tastes and desires. We work with the highest-rated guides in the safari industry, professional a

nd enthusiastic individuals who work tirelessly to facilitate a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for our guests. We continuously explore Africa's hidden gems, nurturing our network of industry-leading suppliers who provide elegance in the most remote and extraordinary locations. It is said that once Africa is in your blood, you will always return there. No expression could be more aptly applied to Tanzania. There are many reasons to visit Tanzania, not the least of which is to meet the Tanzanians. If Tanzania is an exotic tapestry of flavors, colors, and smells, then the Tanzanian is the canvas that holds them all together. Tanzania is a land of wonder. It is sandwiched between the scorching equator, the Great Rift Valley-considered to be the "cradle of mankind"- and the absurdly blue Indian Ocean. It is home to Africa's highest mountain, deepest and largest lakes, and the Ngorongoro Crater, the biggest intact volcanic caldera on the planet. The Serengeti alone—one of the world's most famous national parks hosts the annual migration. I hope to inspire you to a place that is now only in your imagination, and I will do my best to describe the land and people through photographic images vividly.

Happy Father's Day!My World is BeautifulUrth Expedition
06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day!
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Ocean blue…
06/14/2024

Ocean blue…

African safaris leave you speechless and then turn you into a storyteller. And I have some stories to tell.....Urth Expe...
06/09/2024

African safaris leave you speechless and then turn you into a storyteller. And I have some stories to tell.....
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Creating memories that will last a lifetime. ...Urth ExpeditionMy World is Beautiful
06/08/2024

Creating memories that will last a lifetime. ...
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When you realize the real luxuries in life are time, slow mornings, and the freedom to do what you want to do!
06/07/2024

When you realize the real luxuries in life are time, slow mornings, and the freedom to do what you want to do!

Every trip has a story and I'm writing mine....Urth ExpeditionMy World is Beautiful
06/06/2024

Every trip has a story and I'm writing mine....
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This is what the great migration looks like. 📍Serengeti National Park, Tanzania🇹🇿📷: OliverflyafricaUrth Expedition My Wo...
06/05/2024

This is what the great migration looks like.
📍Serengeti National Park, Tanzania🇹🇿
📷: Oliverflyafrica
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Hippopotamus... Have big ideas. Charge ahead. Make a big first impression. Swim gracefully in water; take a big bite out...
06/02/2024

Hippopotamus... Have big ideas. Charge ahead. Make a big first impression. Swim gracefully in water; take a big bite out of life. Don't be afraid to open your mouth. Live large.
Happy Sunday!
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On my road trip, I listen to nature and re-discover beautiful places on the road less traveled.Urth ExpeditionMy World i...
06/01/2024

On my road trip, I listen to nature and re-discover beautiful places on the road less traveled.
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Happy Friday, happy end of the month, and happy summer...Leave a little sparkle everywhere you go. African Girls are kil...
05/31/2024

Happy Friday, happy end of the month, and happy summer...Leave a little sparkle everywhere you go.
African Girls are killing it!
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IzBee by Urembo

Jumping for joy, welcome to the Bush!Urth ExpeditionMy World is Beautiful
05/30/2024

Jumping for joy, welcome to the Bush!
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DoOneThingToday.... let's take care of our nature together.Urth ExpeditionMy World is Beautiful
05/29/2024

DoOneThingToday.... let's take care of our nature together.
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"You have to understand there is a romance to Africa. You can see a sunset and believe you have witnessed the hand of Go...
05/25/2024

"You have to understand there is a romance to Africa. You can see a sunset and believe you have witnessed the hand of God. You watch the slow lope of a lioness and forget to breathe. You marvel at the tripod of a giraffe bent to water. In Africa there are iridescent blues on the wings of birds you do not see anywhere else. In the African mid-day heat, blisters are present in the atmosphere. When you are in Africa, you feel primordial, rocked in the cradle of the world."
Jodi Picoult
Happy Africa Day.
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KANGA.... Africa's Fabric of TraditionThe Kanga is a colorful fabric worn by women and occasionally by men throughout th...
05/22/2024

KANGA.... Africa's Fabric of Tradition
The Kanga is a colorful fabric worn by women and occasionally by men throughout the African Great Lakes region. It is a piece of printed cotton fabric about 1.5 m by 1 m. It is typically multicolored, often with a border along all four sides. The original Kanga had dots in black and white, just like the Guinea fowl.
Kanga is the most popular fabric in East Africa. It can be used as a wrapping cloth for newborns, a scarf, a shawl, or an accessory on your suit. Moms carry the kids with it. Women buy and collect these fabrics to save money and sell them when they are in financial trouble. Every Kanga is unique—never printed twice. People even fish with Kanga! They decorate the house with it. It is everything to the village.
History of Kanga..... Kanga's origins are unclear, but they can be traced back to the 9th century AD when Arab traders used them to transport goods along the coast. In the 19th century, British explorers such as David Livingstone used Kangas to explore Lake Tanganyika and Lake Malawi. They also played an important role in colonial trade and exploration.
Kangas typically have three elements - the pindo (the wide border), the mji (the central motif), and the ujumbe (the message), which is a proverb that can be commemorative, sentimental, political or simply reflective of everyday life.
Kanga is usually bought in a pair (two pieces joined together) and needs to be cut and sewn along the raw edge to separate them before being worn. It is extremely popular in East Africa and is worn daily by millions of women.
Kangas are very popular gifts, especially for birthdays and weddings. If you are a guest at somebody’s house, then they may present you with your own kanga, which is a sign of friendship.
They say that every woman should own a thousand kangas!

Kangas are very popular in Tanzania and Kenya. However, similar types of printed cloth can also be found in nearby countries, including Mozambique and Madagascar, where men usually wear them instead.
Swahili proverbs were added to kanga designs at the beginning of this century. Some examples include:
Usinisumbue (don’t bother me)
Adui mpende (love your enemy)
Akili ni mali (wits are wealth)
Mtaka yote hukosa yote (one who wants all, usually loses all)
Kulekeza si kufuma (to aim is not to hit)
Sina siri nina jibu (I have no secrets, but I have an answer)
Women will wear a specific kanga to communicate a non-verbal message to their community. This form of communication, often between women, can be about personal feelings, relationships, politics, education, health, or religion.

How to wear Kanga....There are numerous ways of wearing a kanga. They can be worn as a top, skirt, shawl, cape, belt, headpiece, or even a swimsuit. The most common style is the traditional dress, which is worn like a towel or a skirt, wrapped around your hips. It is common to wear more than one kanga at a time.
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It is not down on any map; true places never are! Location undisclosed! My World is BeautifulUrth Expedition
05/20/2024

It is not down on any map; true places never are! Location undisclosed!
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..... don't get me started, I don't come with breaks! Happy Saturday!! Urth ExpeditionMy World is Beautiful
05/18/2024

..... don't get me started, I don't come with breaks! Happy Saturday!!
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What do we have here? Simba!Youth Without Shelter (YWS) winner!Urth Expedition
05/17/2024

What do we have here? Simba!
Youth Without Shelter (YWS) winner!
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Don't let the tamed ones tell you how to live.....Urth ExpeditionMy World is Beautiful
05/17/2024

Don't let the tamed ones tell you how to live.....
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Daily reminder you can handle anything, whatever this week throws at youUrth ExpeditionMy World is Beautiful
05/16/2024

Daily reminder you can handle anything, whatever this week throws at you
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Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.www.urthsafari.comUrth ExpeditionMy World is BeautifulEncounter Tanza...
05/15/2024

Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
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Encounter Tanzania

MOSHI MAMASMoshi Mamas is a craft cooperative developed by graduates of the non-profit Give a Heart to Africa. GHTA is a...
05/14/2024

MOSHI MAMAS

Moshi Mamas is a craft cooperative developed by graduates of the non-profit Give a Heart to Africa. GHTA is an organization that provides free education to women around Moshi in English, Business, and Vocations. The women run the business with the support of Planeterra and G Adventures, and all of their products are handmade in Moshi.
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Be your own Daddy...Make your own Sugar!My World is BeautifulUrth Expedition
05/13/2024

Be your own Daddy...Make your own Sugar!
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ESCAPE THE CROWDS, EMBRACE THE WILD....Imagine waking up to breathtaking panoramas of the African savanna, where three o...
05/10/2024

ESCAPE THE CROWDS, EMBRACE THE WILD....Imagine waking up to breathtaking panoramas of the African savanna, where three of the world’s most iconic safari ecosystems converge: the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Maasai Mara National Reserve, and the Serengeti National Park. This is the daily reality at TAASA Lodge, a sanctuary in Northern Tanzania that offers a chance to experience Africa’s magic like never before.
TAASA Lodge
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"The beauty of hidden places lies in their elusiveness."Urth ExpeditionMy World is Beautiful
05/10/2024

"The beauty of hidden places lies in their elusiveness."
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A child on its mother’s back does not care if the journey is long.Only four more days until Mother's Day May 12, 2024Urt...
05/08/2024

A child on its mother’s back does not care if the journey is long.
Only four more days until Mother's Day May 12, 2024
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Happy birthday to our most treasured National treasure!Sr. David Attenborough!
05/08/2024

Happy birthday to our most treasured National treasure!
Sr. David Attenborough!

Life does not come with a manual. It comes with a Mother!Mother's Day Sunday, May 12, 2024My World is BeautifulUrth Expe...
05/07/2024

Life does not come with a manual. It comes with a Mother!
Mother's Day Sunday, May 12, 2024
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Keep calm for only eight days until Mother's Day!Urth ExpeditionMy World is Beautiful
05/04/2024

Keep calm for only eight days until Mother's Day!
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Only nine days until Mother's Day!Baby zebras need to be able to recognize their mother from birth to survive.www.urthsa...
05/03/2024

Only nine days until Mother's Day!
Baby zebras need to be able to recognize their mother from birth to survive.
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I think what we Solo Women Travelers may have in common, apart from traveling of course 😊 is that we like our own company?! I LOVE meeting and connecting with people on my travels but I equally need alone time to reflect, to process, and to fully be present in the experience. My World is Beautiful Urth Expedition Gabriele Brown Photography

My kids call it "Yelling" when I raise my voice. I call it motivational speaking for the selective listener!

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Let the dogs bark… the lion is still the king!

The things you are passionate about are not random. They are your calling! @urthexpedition https://www.myworldisbeautiful.org

The Art of Social Distancing .....LEOPARD You will often find this cat practicing social distancing while relaxing on the branches of an Acacia tree in the Serengeti, well camouflaged, and trying its best to hide from any human safari enthusiasts. Leopards are a member of The Big Five. They hunt and live alone, and only associate with another adult long enough to mate. Leopards are most active in the hours of dawn and your best chances of seeing them are either as you head to a hot air balloon safari at dawn, or during an early morning game drive, just after sunrise. Did you know that leopard offspring remain close to their mothers for several months? Often getting maternal handouts such as free food as they try to adapt to ‘adulthood’ and hunt for themselves. www.urthsafari.com

September and October are excellent months to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. We will soon be back on the Mountain! Can't wait..... www.urthsafari.com

The Snow of Mount Kilimanjaro

“If I’ve ever seen magic, it’s been in Africa.“ -John Hemingway www.urthsafari.com

Take a dip in the Infinity pool or the azure waves, lounge in a hammock or at the Spa, and indulge in any of our six bars and restaurants – with the new Castaway All‍-‍Inclusive offer, the only thing you'll have to think about is what you want to eat, drink, or do next. Step ashore on the white‍-‍sand beach at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island and discover a private paradise with something for everyone. www.urthsafari.com

Save the moment...One step AT A Time! https://urthsafari.com/kilimanjaro

7 Summits Africa 2022 Itinerary - We are so looking forward to this expedition! You would have the change to climb Africa's 10 highest peaks in a month! Limited space as always, get in touch! Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the seven summits – the highest peaks on each continent. It is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, meaning that it is not part of a mountain range. But what are the other highest mountains in Africa? Let's take a look below. 1. MOUNT KILIMANJARO Height: 19,341 feet / 5,985 meters Country: Tanzania Indeed, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's most famous mountain. Most people have heard of it, even though they might not know exactly where it is. The mountain is located in Tanzania, though it straddles the southwestern border of Kenya. It is a dormant volcano with its last major eruption 750,000 years ago. Kilimanjaro has three peaks – Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira (now collapsed). The summit, named Uhuru Point, rests on Kibo. Despite its immense size, climbing to the top does not require technical mountaineering skills. 2. MOUNT KENYA Height: 17,057 feet / 5,196 meters Country: Kenya Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa. The mountain has three high peaks – Batian, Nelion, and Lenana – formed by volcanic eruptions. The last eruption was over 2 million years ago. Batian is the tallest peak at 17,057 feet (5,196 meters), while Nelion and Point Lenana measure 17,020 feet (5,187 meters) and 16,354 feet (4,985 meters), respectively. The two tallest peaks require rock climbing skills to conquer, while Point Lenana is a popular hiking route. Because Mount Kenya is located on the equator, the sun rises and sets at almost the same time each day. 3. MOUNT STANLEY Height: 16,762 feet / 5,109 meters Country: Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo Mount Stanley is the third tallest mountain in Africa. It's located on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mount Stanley is named for Welsh-American journalis

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Join me to climb Kilimanjaro, explore the Safari and lounge on the beaches of Zanzibar! A marvelous story is about to begin ... ordinary people trying to do something extraordinary! It is said that once Africa is in your blood, you will always return there. No expression could be more aptly applied to Tanzania. There are many reasons to visit Tanzania, not least of which is to meet the Tanzanians. If Tanzania is an exotic tapestry of flavors, colors, and smells, then the Tanzanian are the canvas that holds them all together. Tanzania is a land of wonder. It is sandwiched between the scorching equator, the Great Rift Valley-considered to be the "cradle of mankind"- and the absurdly blue Indian Ocean. It is home of Africa's highest mountain, deepest and largest lakes, and the Ngorongoro Crater, the biggest intact volcanic caldera on the planet. The Serengeti alone—one of the world's most famous national parks—hosts more wild animals than all the existing zoos combined. I hope to inspire you to about place that is now only in your imagination and I will do my best to vividly describe the land and people through photographic images.

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