In Tanzania’s Ngrorongoro Crater, we saw some things that to us were absolutely incredible…
…but to the Crater itself, were just part of the neighborhood.
Ngorongoro Crater: Way Beyond the Rim
Ngorongoro Crater: Survival of the Fittest
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In order to visit the legendary national park at Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, you’re required by law to be accompanied by an official safari guide.
This is a brilliant idea — for three reasons:
1) While someone else does the driving, you can both concentrate on the incredible scenery.
2) An expert guide can put all the amazing things you’ll see into a historical, geological and zoological context.
3) Someone will have your back if a lion strolls into the public bathroom…while you’re using it.
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge: Africa’s Amazing Hobbit Shire
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Outside our room at Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Where’s the best placed you’ve ever stayed?
Here, I’ll give you a minute to think…and then I’ll top it.
The best place we’ve ever stayed is northwest Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, an African fantasy with a flourish of chandeliers and zebras to mow the lawn. Since I left it seven months ago, I’ve thought about it every single day.
Africa: Turns Out, It’s Really There
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On safari with And Beyond in Botswana's Okavango Delta
So, you know how some places in the world just seem theoretical — even imaginary — until you actually go there?
Well, that’s how I felt about Africa for much of my life. Until now.
Having now seen a few corners of the continent for ourselves — largely in Botswana and Tanzania — we’re happy to report that while Africa is truly vast, it’s far from unknowable.
In fact, we’ve fallen so much in love that I dare say we’ve left a bit of our hearts behind.
Hope to go get ‘em back someday.
