February 2026

We still have lots of Tanzanian money left so we stop at a souvenir complex to buy some additional souvenirs for our friends and relatives

We spend the afternoon and morning exploring the grounds of the surprisingly beautiful Retreat at Ngorongoro finding lots of birds

Today we exit the Ngorongoro protected area stopping a few times for birds and mammals but otherwise just trying to get to the gate in time

In the afternoon we weave between patches of rain while visiting Lake Masek and the surrounding area full of birds and mammals

We spend the morning exploring around Ndutu towards the Marsh finding lots of mammals on migration and some interesting birds

We spend two nights at Ndutu Lodge seeing genets and enjoying the beautiful grounds with reasonable though expensive food and accomodations

Today we have a long drive in front of us relocating from Seronera to the Ndutu area and seeing lots of special mammals and birds along the way

We spend the afternoon being rained on and avoiding the rain while seeing birds and exploring Seronera and having lunch by the riverside

We start the day with the most adventurous drive to date to Retima Hippo Pools seeing cheetahs, servals and of course hippos

We spend two nights in the heart of Serengeti in a tented camp being stalked by leopards at night while enjoying hiking and good food during the day