Author: Michael

Lions of the Serengeti — This Month’s Bush Report from the Wild

AFRICAN WILDLIFE

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 by Michael

Step into the golden grasslands of the Serengeti, where every sunrise reveals a new chapter in the lives of Africa’s most iconic predators. In this month’s Bush Report, our expert guides bring you face-to-face with the majestic lions of the Serengeti — from the strength of the pride to the tender moments that reveal their family bonds.

Filmed entirely on location during our recent safaris, this short feature captures the raw beauty, power, and delicate balance of life on the plains. It’s a rare glimpse into the daily rhythm of these magnificent cats — a reminder of why the Serengeti remains one of the most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries on earth.

🎥 Watch the video: Bush Report: Lions of the Serengeti

The Greatest Travel Experience Of Our Lives!

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 by Michael

Our experience started with ADS in 2019 with a 10-day safari planned for 2020 in Tanzania. Unfortunately, it was delayed due to the Covid shutdown. Then medical complications (a foot fusion surgery in 2022 and back surgery in 2023) caused additional delays until May 2025.

These details are provided because ADS (Dawn Anderson) patiently stayed with us through our initial planning and subsequent delays and never wavered in her commitment to assist us whenever or however needed to plan the long awaited safari. And what a final plan it was! Her pleasant attitude, dedication and continued support simply has to be beyond comparison in the travel industry.

Our Serengeti Safari: A Journey Of Awe, Adventure and Gratitude!

October 11, 2025October 13, 2025 by Michael

There are few things in life we see, or experience can compare to being in the Serengeti. This vast open land, filled with more wildlife and fauna than can be imagined, is a must see for those adventurers still looking for the untouched wilderness of yesteryear.

When we first started planning our safari we were amazed by the number of tour operators in the Serengeti. We decided early in the process to try and find the most experienced and personal tour operators available. Our first interaction with Dawn made the choice an easy one.

Until The Next Time…I Will Miss You Africa!

October 10, 2025October 12, 2025 by Michael

Our family just returned from the best and most amazing trip of our lives – a safari in Tanzania with African Dream Safaris. The trip was flawless with every detail implemented of delicious food, amazing tour guide who was so nice and informative, beautiful accommodations, and travel.

We landed in Kilimanjaro with three nights to rest up in Arusha – two at the beautiful Grand Melia and one at the stunning Arusha Coffee Lodge. Both were exquisite and very different. I highly recommend both places!

Eagle Eyes, Starry Skies, and Serengeti Magic: Our Safari Story

July 30, 2025 by Michael

In 2020, we decided to visit Africa but when Covid hit, we put everything on hold. Last September (2024), we received a newsletter from African Dream Safaris which had been one of the tour guides we did look at. We decided to talk to them and see what was possible within our budget. We began working with Dawn to plan out the itinerary. She was very accommodating and answered all of our concerns and requests. The process was smooth and productive. We decided to proceed with the trip and scheduled May 2025.

It Just Gets Better Every Time!

Family Vacations

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 by Michael

A few weeks have passed since our family has returned from Tanzania but Tanzania has not left us. At its core this is what makes an African safari so special. It has been written and said many times, in ways more eloquently than I ever could, that Africa plants a feeling inside you that never stops growing. For my wife and I, this started 13 years ago after our first trip with Africa Dream Safaris (ADS). (You can find a link to the review from that trip here: A Magical Symphony for the Senses – A Tanzania Travelogue. We have been waiting for the right moment to return with our children.

June, New Jersey

Very Few Vacations Over Deliver But ADS Did In Abundance!

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Michael

This was, without a doubt, the most memorable trip of our lives! When people say it is life-changing, they are right! We were totally impressed with the entire ADS staff and the excellent attention to detail which went into the whole safari experience.

Kudos To Our Professional, Competent, Capable and Friendly Guide!

July 1, 2025 by Michael

We went on a ten-day safari to Tanzania in March 2025 upon the strong recommendation of friends, and the safari exceeded our expectations in many ways. Primarily, what impressed us was Peter, our safari guide. Not only did he have extensive knowledge of the animals, birds, and flora, but he really understood the pace we hoped to enjoy.

California, March

A Life Expanding Adventure!

June 15, 2025 by Michael

African Dream Safari is everything they claim to be and more. After working with Ann Eilert who expertly helped us design our trip and answered every question to put us at ease, we had high expectations for this trip. They blew those expectations out of the water.

April, California

Bucket List Adventure!

June 14, 2025June 20, 2025 by Michael

Is an African Safari on most folk’s bucket list? It was for me and Gary, however, my best friend and lover died two years ago in March; we had been married for 40 years. Therefore, I had to carry on in fulfilling our bucket list wish and did so with my best friend Karen.

April, Tennessee

Thank You For A Dream Come True!

June 10, 2025June 20, 2025 by Michael

Africa in the spring is an amazing time to visit. We didn’t have the crowds; the weather was perfect and the animals were plentiful. And did I mention “babies”? So many babies! Lion cubs sauntering through the tall grass to the road. Cheetah cubs feasting on a fresh kill. Elephants milking from their mothers. There were baby zebras, wildebeest, impalas, hippopotamus and the lists go on.

Eagle Eye!

June 8, 2025July 30, 2025 by Michael

I want to start by saying the safari greatly surpassed our expectations. African Dream Safari took care of us from the time we landed in Kilimanjaro Airport until the time we departed for our trip home. It was an adventure of a lifetime. In the first hour of our safari we saw three of the big five game animals. By the end of our safari we saw all five!

April, California

Africa Dream Safaris – A Trip Of A Lifetime

May 20, 2025 by Michael

My husband and I just returned from a two week adventure, exploring the country and wildlife of Tanzania. We were so happy to be there in April, which is the low-season period for them due to being in the rainy season. The rains, however, had very little impact on our activities. On the other hand, the greenery, the abundance of new-born babies among the many animals, and the much lower crowd numbers made for a wonderful experience.

Our Safari Was Magical Once Again!

May 19, 2025May 22, 2025 by Michael

Africa Dream Safaris sets the gold standard for all other safari companies. This was our second trip with ADS. Ann Eilert expertly and patiently organized our safari. She was genuinely interested in preparing us for all aspects of our upcoming adventure.

Our Safari with ADS: A Journey of Feelings, Not Just Words

May 17, 2025May 21, 2025 by Michael

Our visit to Tanzania wasn’t just a trip—it was a journey of feelings. From the very beginning, there was anticipation and a touch of anxiety. But planning everything with Ann Eilert, our pre-travel guide, immediately set us at ease. Her attention to detail—what to bring, the paperwork, procedures—was not only accurate, but incredibly comforting.