As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti we all picture what a safari in Africa might be.
Although perhaps only Eighties American soft rockers Toto would put it like that.
Because Tanzanians and Kilimanjaro or Serengeti veterans will tell you there’s 200 mile distance between them.
With it all being part of rock legend that David Paich famously never set foot foot on the continent.
Toto recall
Toto’s Africa though blares out of the lobby of the Boardwalk Hotel in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in South Africa.
To remind us that safari country is on our doorstep.
So Paich’s leap of imagination clearly worked in promoting the joys of African safaris.
Now in Paich’s favour it is less of a trek to get to Kilimanjaro now than in his day.
African skies
And getting easier all the time with British Airways introducing direct flights.
From London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and on to Zanzibar, starting with three flights a week.
Now our friends at Wild Frontiers have a ten-day safari into Tanzania’s Northern parks.
Of Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire as well as the Rift Valley and Lake Natron.
Plus a chance to climb the Sacred Mountain of the Masai (Ol Doinyo Lengai), and experience real Maasai culture.
Like a Maasai warrior
The safari travels into the best areas of this game-packed region.
Where you can camp among the game with the sounds of the African bush all around.
As well as visiting some off the beaten track areas of Masailand, where few venture.
Now to take in Kilimanjaro then Wild Frontiers will tailor your package.
So we’ll just leave you with the exhortations of David Paich…
Hurry boy, she’s waiting there for you.
