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When one of our Africa<\/a> specialists and resident Kenyan (originally from Burundi), Annie Irankunda<\/a>, set off for southern Tanzania<\/a>, her expectations were already sky-high. The safari that followed was one of the best of her life filled with bucket list highlights and intimate moments with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Usangu Expedition Camp, Ruaha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSouthern Tanzania left me speechless \u2013 a truly off-the-beaten-track destination, I had never felt so tapped into complete wilderness. After a brief interlude in Dar es Salaam<\/a>, a buzzing city rich in history, warmth and delicious food, we departed at dawn for Ruaha<\/a>. My first taste of the south came in the form of Usangu Expedition Camp<\/a> and, after an incredibly scenic drive, we arrived to the heartwarming, soulful songs of the staff. I totally wanted to join in!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Checking out the camera traps at Usangu Expedition Camp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe food was exceptional throughout the entire trip but Usangu<\/a> really spoiled us with creative dishes like chilled watermelon soup. Our bellies were stuffed and I regretted nothing! That evening, we set up camera traps and later reviewed the footage on a big screen. After missing wild dogs on our game drive, there they were, thrillingly close, followed by a leopard \u2013 my absolute favourite. The night ended with a live cooking experience\u2026perfection!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sundowners near the water’s edge in Ruaha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe following day was action-packed but my ultimate highlight was using the camp\u2019s night camera tablet, which shows nocturnal creatures in amazing clarity. If you normally dislike night drives because you can\u2019t see clearly \u2013 this is the way to go. Our last night at Usangu<\/a> ended with stargazing with zero light pollution and the air filled with the calls of hyenas and lions roaring.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Iconic Ruaha scenes on a drive at Jabali Ridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur next stop was the amazing Jabali Ridge<\/a>, perched on a hill and offering the most spectacular views of Ruaha<\/a>. Every guide we met was a truly authentic soul and full of knowledge, making every activity feel unique and special. After our walking safari got rained out (making for a great adventure!), we departed on a game drive, meandering amongst stunning baobab trees, and huge herds of elephant and buffalo, before soaking up one of the most gorgeous sunsets I\u2019ve ever seen. After dinner at Kokoko Camp<\/a> (delicious), we witnessed a leopard kill and watched as the youngster hid his catch. It left us completely stunned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crocodiles (nearly) near enough to touch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNext, we were off to Roho Ya Selous<\/a> (via an incredibly scenic flight) and met with a menu of activities from cruises and fishing on the river to walking safaris. Immediately whisked onto the water, we saw scores of hippos and crocodiles, elephants and buffalos. You truly feel like the only people in the entire park<\/a>. We celebrated another phenomenal day with dancing, singing and reminiscing around the fire, before I fell asleep to the sounds of munching right next to my tent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A slow but impactful walking safari at Roho ya Selous<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe next morning, it was time for a proper walking safari. Our wonderful guide, David, knew every scent and call, and not long after hearing our pleas to see leopard and wild dogs, he suddenly whispered, \u201cLeopard, leopard, leopard\u201d. We dared not look it in the eye but crept closer, completely in awe. I have no photo of the first leopard I\u2019ve ever seen on a walking safari, but the memory is glued in my mind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annie’s impressive catch of the day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnother first for me, we went catch-and-release fishing on the Rufiji River. After nearly snagging a fish, there came a series of errors (I even caught a tree!), but then I felt a hard tug and knew I had a fish. Everyone cheered as I pulled and pulled, before reeling in a weighty catfish. After another fantastic drive, we stopped in a stunning spot for sunset G&Ts \u2013 the perfect end to what couldn\u2019t have been a better day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A pack of young wild dogs near Roho ya Selous<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn our way to the airstrip, we all chorused, \u201cOkay David, now we need those wild dogs,\u201d and he just said, \u201cI know a guy\u201d. About an hour later, an excited call came through from the guide ahead of us \u2013 they had found a pack of five young males! We spent the rest of the drive in complete awe of all we had seen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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