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We believe most safari travelers want a trip focused on wildlife, yet there is a disturbing trend of promoting extravagant accommodation and pre-packaged itineraries based on the lodging instead of examining the best opportunities for wildlife viewing and considering seasonal changes. Virtually all safari lodges and camps tout their game viewing quality making it difficult for the consumer to know

if a species is seen once a month, everyday, or at only certain times of the year. Clearly it is easier to focus on chocolate covered strawberries and the finest duvets than to understand the habitat needs and seasonal fluctuations of a diverse array of species, thus the accommodation first approach to safari planning has become common. Our approach is to first determine what the client most wants to see and experience, then our wildlife biologist will recommend the ideal locations and seasonal timing to give you the best odds possible. With the right place and right time determined, we can then choose the right accommodation for your desires!

There are two different species in this picture... Can you find the animals and guess what they are? Let us know in the ...
05/09/2024

There are two different species in this picture... Can you find the animals and guess what they are? Let us know in the comments and check-in tomorrow for the answer 💬
Thank you Patrick Troyer for this great photo!

Our terrific guide and Njozi Camp wildlife biologist David Maira shares one of his favorite sightings: “a cheetah named ...
03/09/2024

Our terrific guide and Njozi Camp wildlife biologist David Maira shares one of his favorite sightings: “a cheetah named Molly that we followed for the entire season at Ndutu in 2019. We noticed her with a few weeks pregnancy and started to keep track of her right away like we always do, but this has happened a lot of times where we notice cheetahs’ pregnancy and when they're close to delivering they just vanish. You don't see them for a while and they would came out at last when cubs are a month old or so, but with Molly it was different, she trusted us even when she was close to delivering her cubs and revealed where she was going to do it. We anticipated and gave her a little space to do it, then we went back the next day first thing in the morning and we found three little cubs, a day old. That was my first time seeing such tiny cubs, it was ‘cuteness overload.’”
Thank you Nathan L'Etoile for the excellent cheetah photo!

Do you know why lions have light fur under their eyes? To reflect faint light to help them see better in low light condi...
31/08/2024

Do you know why lions have light fur under their eyes? To reflect faint light to help them see better in low light conditions! This is especially helpful when hunting at dawn and dusk.
Shout out to our fantastic guide Ping' for this photo!

Guiding and a love for wildlife runs in the family! We are extremely lucky to have Deo Magoye and his two sons Fadhil an...
30/08/2024

Guiding and a love for wildlife runs in the family! We are extremely lucky to have Deo Magoye and his two sons Fadhil and Yusuf Deo on our Njozi Camp team. This trio has profuse knowledge of the Serengeti and its animal inhabitants while also being positively fun-loving!
Thank you to Arlene R. for the last two photos!

This scene might be a nightmare for some, but the skill and effort it takes to create these webs is astounding! 🕸️Thank ...
28/08/2024

This scene might be a nightmare for some, but the skill and effort it takes to create these webs is astounding! 🕸️
Thank you Nathan L'Etoile for this astonishing photo!

Great shot of Bazooa and Dennis, father and son, shortly after a meal of bushbuck! Leopards are typically solitary cats ...
27/08/2024

Great shot of Bazooa and Dennis, father and son, shortly after a meal of bushbuck! Leopards are typically solitary cats so it is uncommon to see a father/son duo - it just goes to show you never know what you'll see on safari!
Thank you Bonnie Carson

Capybaras are fascinating rodents that are as at home on land as they are in the water! With webbed feet ideal for swimm...
24/08/2024

Capybaras are fascinating rodents that are as at home on land as they are in the water! With webbed feet ideal for swimming, these mammals can stay under water for 5 minutes at a time and will even nap in the water. On land they move around just as easily, reaching speeds of up to 35km/h (21mph) - all while weighing an average of 50 kilos (110 lbs)!
Thank you Ianthe Weerasooriya for this wonderful photo!

Our top-notch guide Diesel Motswasele Tshosa shares one of his favorite sightings from the last year: "We found a cheeta...
23/08/2024

Our top-notch guide Diesel Motswasele Tshosa shares one of his favorite sightings from the last year: "We found a cheetah, followed it and it chased warthogs with piglets and one piglet went in a borrow. A leopard subadult came and chased the cheetah away, got in the borrow, killed the piglet and dragged it out to feed. That was great."

Most hippo births take place in the water so it's no surprise that baby hippos are at home in the water. They can sleep ...
20/08/2024

Most hippo births take place in the water so it's no surprise that baby hippos are at home in the water. They can sleep in the water and even nurse underwater! Just like adult hippos, babies can't swim or float, instead they walk on the bottom of rivers or lakes and push themselves to the surface to breathe.
Thank you Ken Bouley for this marvelous photo!

This World Photo Day we're showing off some excellent safari selfies! Photo Credits:1 - Kristen Frazer in disbelief of h...
19/08/2024

This World Photo Day we're showing off some excellent safari selfies!
Photo Credits:
1 - Kristen Frazer in disbelief of how close the Cheetah is
2 - Mark Dixon "kiss and release" of piranha in Pantanal
3 - Kristen Frazer "is it hippo or log?" in Botswana
4 - Ashley Given on walking safari in Botswana by Bill Given
5 - Lisa Hildebrand's daughter seeing a hyena kill for the first time
6- Kristen Frazer on safari during Covid getting tested before moving camps

🦒 "However much you know giraffes, to see one in the wild for the first time feels prehistoric." ~ Jane GoodallWhat your...
18/08/2024

🦒 "However much you know giraffes, to see one in the wild for the first time feels prehistoric." ~ Jane Goodall
What your first experience seeing a giraffe in the wild for the first time?
Thank you Nathan L'Etoile for these breathtaking photos!

Marabou Storks are among the largest flying birds and can have a wingspan of up to 10.5ft! They distinct with their uniq...
17/08/2024

Marabou Storks are among the largest flying birds and can have a wingspan of up to 10.5ft! They distinct with their unique appearance and are also called the "undertaker bird" due to the cloaked appearance when looked at from behind.
Thank you Rick Everstine for this remarkable photo!

Our  Camp wildlife biologist Yusuf Deo wishes people knew "how valuable and essential it is to conserve the wildlife of ...
16/08/2024

Our Camp wildlife biologist Yusuf Deo wishes people knew "how valuable and essential it is to conserve the wildlife of Tanzania, its effect plays part from the spirits of within, to all that environ us physically." Anyone who has been on safari with us knows firsthand the importance of conserving the beautiful wildlife.
All photos are by Yusuf!

Pups grow fast! 🐾These wild dog pups won't be small for much longer!Thanks to Okavango Origins and our guide Diesel for ...
15/08/2024

Pups grow fast! 🐾These wild dog pups won't be small for much longer!
Thanks to Okavango Origins and our guide Diesel for these adorable photos!

While lions and leopards prefer to hunt at night, cheetahs are daytime hunters. Their exceptional eyesight helps them lo...
13/08/2024

While lions and leopards prefer to hunt at night, cheetahs are daytime hunters. Their exceptional eyesight helps them lock-in on their prey as their black tear markings keep the sun out of their eyes. Cheetahs will run at top speed to get close to their prey but will then have to slow their pace to go for the kill.
Thank you John Lande for this stunning photo!

The burrowing African mole rat’s body is designed for underground lifestyle. Their cylindrical body makes it easy to tun...
11/08/2024

The burrowing African mole rat’s body is designed for underground lifestyle. Their cylindrical body makes it easy to tunnel in the dirt and their chisel-like incisors are excellent for digging. These rodents dig extensive tunnel systems which are used for food storage, nesting, waste disposal, and searching for food. African mole rats eat the bulbs, tubers, and roots of plants and grasses.
Thank you Kelli Petersen for this fascinating photo!

On World Lion Day we celebrate the iconic felines known as "King of the Jungle." Lions are the most social of all big ca...
10/08/2024

On World Lion Day we celebrate the iconic felines known as "King of the Jungle." Lions are the most social of all big cats and live together in groups called prides. Our world wouldn't be the same without these majestic animals. 🦁
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Photo Credits:
1 - Kevin Laughridge
2 - Kelli Petersen
3 - Nathan L'Etoile
4 - Ken Bouley
5 - Jennifer Foster
6 - Paul Hoffman
7 - Njozi wildlife biologist Yusuf Deo
8 - Njozi guide and camp owner Deo Magoye
9 - Andrew Plummer

As we celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People, let us take a moment to acknowledge, respect and...
09/08/2024

As we celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People, let us take a moment to acknowledge, respect and cherish the incredible diversity that they represent. Their vivid cultures, traditions and languages offer a rich tapestry of human ingenuity and resilience. The Wild Source works mindfully with Maasai and Bushman people to learn from their wisdom, respect their rights, and celebrate their cultural diversity. They've been the stewards of our planet long before us and we are grateful for and inspired by their care of wildlife and nature.
❤️ We want to give a special shout out to the indigenous guides on our team! Our two Maasai guides in Kenya, Ping' Johnson Pingua Nkukuu and Peter Kiyaa On Safari, are award-winning experts who know patience is key during game drives. Our Bushman guide, Diesel Motswasele Tshosa, utilizes his excellent tracking skills to find predators like leopards and African wild dogs.
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Photo 1 - Maasai women in Kenya by Andrew Kane
Photo 2 - Bushmen in Botswana

Yesterday's "guess the animal" was a female kudu! Kudus are large antelopes known for the males' spiral horns. All kudus...
08/08/2024

Yesterday's "guess the animal" was a female kudu! Kudus are large antelopes known for the males' spiral horns. All kudus have a distinct white chevron between their eyes and fainter white lines on the sides of the face.
Thank you Rick Everstine for this fabulous photo!

Guess the animal! There are many antelope species throughout the African continent, but which one is this? Put your gues...
07/08/2024

Guess the animal! There are many antelope species throughout the African continent, but which one is this? Put your guess in the comments and look tomorrow for the answer!
*Hint: this is a female.*
Thank you Ken Bouley for this lovely close up!

Our guides have seen spectacular things on the job and George Mbonea Mbwambo  is sharing one of his favorite sightings f...
06/08/2024

Our guides have seen spectacular things on the job and George Mbonea Mbwambo is sharing one of his favorite sightings from 2023: "in eastern Serengeti, me and my guests saw a leopard with her 2 cubs in a tree feeding on a warthog carcass. Below, 2 hyenas waited for an opportunity while one of the cubs tried to drag the carcass across the branch. It fell on the ground and in a flash the mother leopard was down the tree, grabbed the carcass in her mouth and dragged it up the tree again. It was really amazing to watch this and is something you don’t see most of the time."
We've included a photo by George from a different leopard sighting.

Step into the untamed and lose yourself in the vast expanses of the wilderness. The views on safari are nothing like you...
04/08/2024

Step into the untamed and lose yourself in the vast expanses of the wilderness. The views on safari are nothing like you've ever seen before and are truly awe-inspiring.
Photo Credits:
1 - Catherine Tieman
2 - Nathan Rolls
3, 4 - Paul Hoffman

💬 Caption this lion picture in the comments! Here's ours: When you realize they forgot about you during 'hide and seek.'...
03/08/2024

💬 Caption this lion picture in the comments! Here's ours: When you realize they forgot about you during 'hide and seek.'
Shout out to our phenomenal wildlife biologist Yusuf Deo for this photo!

We love a safari selfie! August 19th is World Photo Day and to celebrate this year, send us your favorite photo of YOU o...
01/08/2024

We love a safari selfie! August 19th is World Photo Day and to celebrate this year, send us your favorite photo of YOU on safari! We'll share the safari selfies on World Photo Day. If you'd like to participate, please message us your photo by August 14th.
Thank you Alan and Karen Clark for this joyful photo!

Join us in celebrating the unsung heroes of our wilderness this World Ranger Day! 🐾 We appreciate the people behind the ...
31/07/2024

Join us in celebrating the unsung heroes of our wilderness this World Ranger Day! 🐾 We appreciate the people behind the preservation and protection of our natural world. Thank you to all of those who risk their lives to safeguard our environment with your bravery and relentless dedication.
Thank you Nathan L'Etoile for this wonderful photo!

Our outstanding guide Fadhil shares his favorite things about being a safari guide and wildlife biologist! "As a safari ...
29/07/2024

Our outstanding guide Fadhil shares his favorite things about being a safari guide and wildlife biologist! "As a safari guide it’s all about meeting people and where they are from, makes me feel like I’ve travelled the world without covering hundreds of thousands of miles on planes.
As a biologist I feel privileged working deeply close to animals, understanding them in depth everyday which keeps growing new curiosity everyday and technically makes my job fun rather than boring, always working on something and always looking forward to something new."
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Photo Credits:
Photos 1 & 2 - Nathan L'Etoile
Photo 3 - Arlene R

Meet the civet! Although they resemble cats and raccoons, they aren't related to either. These secretive, nocturnal mamm...
27/07/2024

Meet the civet! Although they resemble cats and raccoons, they aren't related to either. These secretive, nocturnal mammals are solitary omnivores feeding on a variety of insects, mice, reptiles, birds, and fruit. Covered in dense fur, the civet puffs its fur out when threatened to make itself appear bigger.
Thank you Jan Dettweiler for this rare photo!

Our cheetah loving guide Johnson Pingua Nkukuu shares one of his favorite cheetah sightings: "the female cheetah Nashipa...
26/07/2024

Our cheetah loving guide Johnson Pingua Nkukuu shares one of his favorite cheetah sightings: "the female cheetah Nashipae was hunting an impala and it was hard to bring him down and she was helped by her three cubs." These photos are of Nashipae with different cubs after a different hunt but still captures the spirit of mother and cubs hunting together.

One animal you're bound to see on safari is the oxpecker. These vampiric birds have a mostly symbiotic relationship with...
24/07/2024

One animal you're bound to see on safari is the oxpecker. These vampiric birds have a mostly symbiotic relationship with many African mammal species. Oxpeckers eat ectoparasites, ticks being a favorite, as well as insects infecting wounds on the skin. The birds get a meal and the mammals get free grooming!
📷 Photo Credits:
1. Oxpecker on cape buffalo by Kelli Petersen
2. Oxpeckers and cape buffalo by Ken Bouley
3. Oxpeckers on giraffe by Ken Bouley
4. Oxeckers on sable by Ken Bouley

In the still of the night, the black silhouette of a prowling jaguar emerges. A creature of the night, her eyes glint wi...
22/07/2024

In the still of the night, the black silhouette of a prowling jaguar emerges. A creature of the night, her eyes glint with an alluring intensity. Aired with mystery and pulsating with power, this nocturnal icon rules the jungles of the Pantanal.
Thank you to our Director of Conservation Brooke Mitchell for this majestic photo!

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