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In This Post... Hunting Rhino in Ngorongoro Settle Down Greenpeace Land Before Time Biosphere Last Chance Success What say you? Have thoughts on hunting rhino in Ngorongoro? Of course you do. Let me have it! Hunting Rhino in Ngorongoro A h, the elusive rhino. Of the “ Big 5 ” animals we had yet to spot the toughest of them all, and our time was running out. Although I wasn’t really counting, I did want to see one of these horny and odd animals in the wild. Our last day on safari had us visiting the Ngorongoro Crater, a place I was already incredibly excited about. This excitement was elevated when it became our last chance to see these creatures. As it turned out, hunting rhino in Ngorongoro  proved to be our best chance. Settle Down Greenpeace Before I go on I must stipulate that when I say hunting rhino in Ngorongoro I simply mean spotting them and shooting a picture. A photographic trophy is all I need. No rhino horn aphrodisiac for me. While on the subject of hunting r...

When it comes to traveling in East Africa, most people associate this part of the continent with safaris and mountains; Kenya is home to the Maasai Mara and the wildebeest migration, while Tanzania is home to the Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro. And while of course going on safari is a must-do in East Africa, it's worth noting that that's not the *only* thing to do here. For example, did you know that this part of the world is also home to some great beaches? And you can find some of the best on the islands of Zanzibar. Paje beach When I was planning an East Africa trip for myself and my sister last year, I knew I wanted our adventure to end with a few relaxing days by the beach. And the tour we ended up booking included just that: 4 days of sun and turquoise waters on Zanzibar. A little Zanzibar history Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the east coast of Tanzania (Tanganyika). It's made up of a few islands, with the largest island being...