7 Tips for Viewing Serengeti Migration River Crossings
Each year, over a million wildebeest and zebras crisscross the Mara river in the northern Serengeti (Tanzania) as they migrate in search … Read more
Like many folks, we like to use the word safari to mean more than just an African wildlife experience. Known since the 1800’s as a Swahili word, safari did originate from the Arabic expression سفر which means to journey. At Mondisti, we use it in that sense, to journey around our planet to experience wildlife and their special destinations, from polar bears in the tundra to pythons in Amazon jungles to big cats in Zambia.
Each year, over a million wildebeest and zebras crisscross the Mara river in the northern Serengeti (Tanzania) as they migrate in search … Read more
Our visit to Uganda was during Covid, which made everything just a little more problematic, but it was still a very enjoyable … Read more
Zimbabwe’s has some great safari destinations, including he Hwange National Park and the Mana Pools National Park, and we recommend combining your … Read more
India’s Bengal tiger is an endangered species and to see one in the wild is a thrilling experience. The two main parks … Read more
When planning an Amazon river cruise, one important consideration is which country do you choose? Peru or Brazil? We chose Peru over … Read more
The great wildebeest migration spectacle is unlike other safaris because of the huge numbers of animals, but sometimes it seems the tourists … Read more
The Maasai Mara National Reserve and the Serengeti National Park are part of the same continuous ecosystem, which extends from southern Kenya … Read more
A safari experience in Nepal (Chitwan or Bardia) is very different than India (see our post on Indian safaris). Many travelers want … Read more
Safaris are addictive. Tanzania’s northern safari circuit boasts 2 of the most iconic areas in all of Africa: the Serengeti ecosystem and … Read more
The holy grail of African safaris is the great wildebeest migration that takes place each year in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem of Tanzania … Read more
Kenya is a stunning country with many premiere wildlife reserves, in this post we will discuss the two most popular, the Maasai … Read more
For those Mondisti looking to experience the ‘Big Five‘ in the least amount of time, South Africa should be at the top … Read more
Although Churchill, Manitoba is not technically in the Arctic (the Arctic Circle is 66.6 degrees latitude, while Churchill is 59 degrees latitude), polar bears have long … Read more
Many tourists only associate Zambia with Victoria Falls, and that’s exactly what makes Zambia safaris so attractive, there are no crowds! We … Read more
What are the variables that go into planning an amazing safari vacation, and how to choose from all the possible safari options? … Read more
Botswana is known as the Gem of Africa because it is the world’s top diamond producer (by value of diamonds; Russia is … Read more
Borneo – houseboat or lodge The best way to see Borneo is on the water. We debated a houseboat only tour or … Read more
Many tourists want to know the differences between Kenya and Tanzania when planning their safari vacation in Africa. The glib advice is … Read more