Tanzania

We've just returned to Arusha from a two night camping trip in Serengeti National Park - it was amazing!

We slept in the Serengeti - no railings, no fences, no protecting... just us and the lions, elephants, hynenas etc... in those two days we saw some of the most unbelievable sights.

A group of hyenas were provoking a few lions who had just returned from a kill and trying to steal their food which resulted in a big stand off between them and the hyenas being chased away - very entertaining and we were right in front of the action.

A family of elephants walked right past our truck almost so close we could touch them... mother, father, and 3 babies including a new born that hadn't even developed tusks yet.

We went to a Masai village and explored their way of life. They allowed us into their huts and told us about their traditions.. apparently one of the other local Masai villages' chief has more than 20 wives and more than 100 children - impressive!!

There's so much more to say but not enough time. We've got a 14 hour drive to Dar Es Salam tomorrow before heading off to Zanzibar for a couple of days in a lodge with warm water for showers... hurrah!!

Speak soon, Lizzie, Rhiannon, Mel, Kate and Hannah xx