Back from the Bush: Highlights from Our Recent Family Safari

September 4, 2025

Dear Subscriber First Name,

During the past few weeks, I traveled across Tanzania with my family—discovering new places, revisiting old favorites, and simply enjoying nature. Between it all, I planned safaris for clients—next season is already taking shape. I’ve missed sending the Shauku Afrika Explorer as regularly as I’d like, so here’s a short field note with a few highlights:

Awaiting the sunrise from Chumbe Island’s lighthouse with Anna—rainforest at our feet and coconut crabs shuffling below.

Elephants slipping past our camper at Lake Tagalala. There’s a 29-second video you’ll enjoy:

Old friends, new memories—pizza with Ranger Deo in Nyerere N.P. and a soak in the hot springs with Tende Guni of Makubi Camp.

Early-morning game drives with Anna

Sundowners with Leonie and Anna

Dinners in the bush, Tanzanian coffee “wake-up calls”, and breakfasts with a view.

Mkomazi in full elephant season—dozens of herds seeking the last water.

Bush school with Teacher Tende

A few workshop hours every couple of days—study time for the girls, desk time for me.

A buffalo herd joining our final breakfast—uninvited, unforgettable.

More to come!

Tuko pamoja!

Conrad

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Alongside sharing stories and insights, I also curate bespoke African adventures. If you ever feel the call to experience the featured places in person, you’ll find more details about my tailor-made safaris on my website: www.shaukuafrika.com

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