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Wildlife beyond the Big Five — Tanzania's hidden splendour
Cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, flamingos and more. Collin shows what Tanzania has to offer beyond the classic Big Five.
5 April 2026
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Spotting leopards in Tanzania — an honest guide from a guide
The leopard is the hardest Big Five animal to spot. Jonas has seen hundreds — and the drives where they stayed invisible. Here's what actually works.
18 April 2026
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Lion behaviour on safari — what you really see and what it means
Lions sleep 20 hours a day — but what do they do in the other 4? Jonas has observed lions for 15 years and explains every gesture.
14 March 2026
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Hippos in Tanzania — the most dangerous animal you underestimate
The hippo kills more people in Africa than lions, crocodiles and leopards combined. Jonas explains why this animal is so dangerous — and where you can see them safely.
31 January 2026
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Elephants in Tanzania — the biggest animal on the biggest stage
Tarangire has the highest elephant density in Africa. Jonas — who has been driving here for over 20 years — explains why this animal never bores him.
17 January 2026
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Wildebeest in Tanzania — the ugly animal that rules everything
Guests always ask: "Why do you find wildebeest so interesting? They don't look like much?" Jonas has one answer: come with me. Then you'll understand.
27 December 2025
Read →Giraffes in Tanzania — the silent wonder of the savannah
A giraffe drinks by spreading its forelegs — a moment of total vulnerability. Collin explains why this is the most dangerous moment in the life of the tallest animal on earth.
20 December 2025
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Zebras in Tanzania — the animal nobody forgets but everyone underestimates
Guests mention zebras as a bonus — they want the lion or the leopard. But Jonas always stops for a zebra group. Because when you look carefully, you finally understand how intelligent this animal is.
6 December 2025
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Nile crocodiles in Tanzania — living dinosaurs in the water
The Nile crocodile is 200 million years old and barely changed. Every summer they wait at the Grumeti and Mara rivers for the migration. Jonas describes what really happens then.
29 November 2025
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