Africa 2012
The 2012 Africa trip was amazing and we all made numerous memories to cherish for a lifetime.
At the first camp we watched as countless elephants of all ages walked and weaved amongst our safari vehicles. The only sound you could hear was the camera shutters as the animals passed their way through the lush landscape of the Lake Manyara preserve.
On our trip to the vast planes of the Serengeti we stopped at a Maasai village along the way where we were permitted to see their way of life, take some photos, and jump with them in their traditional show of strength. On the plains of the Serengeti we experienced some truly amazing moments, watching lions and their cubs devour their afternoon meal, leopards perched lazily upon a cliff top and a pregnant female in a tree, two cheetah siblings, hippos wallowing in their pool with crocodiles and countless wildebeest, impala, giraffes, gazelle, storks, and much more.
In the Ngorongoro crater we were fortunate enough to see 5 rhinos throughout the day, Ostrich mating rituals, more lions with their cubs, hyenas sun bathing near their den with pups, immeasurable zebras, buffalo, eagles, kori bustards, secretary bird and more of the usual suspects!
After safari we flew to the island of Zanzibar, known as the spice island and birth place of Freddie Mercury from the rock band Queen. Here we relaxed on the beach and took great pleasure in diving in the crystal clear azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Diving off the East coast of the island was absolutely stunning. We saw dolphins, grouper, Spanish dancers, oriental sweet lips, lion fish (native to the island), wrasse, turtles, rays, a ton of macro life, and a myriad of colorful hard and soft corals.
We also enjoyed shopping trips into Stone Town, massages and treatments in the extravagant spa, yoga lessons, walks on the beach, amazing meals and walks down the beach. One of our favorite things about Zanzibar is the lack of people and remote feel. It truly is still very much unexplored and untouched without losing the luxury.
Paul and I (Kristen) truly strive to provide a quality trip with unique experiences. After living in East Africa for over 10 years and falling in love with it, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to share it with those interested in experiencing something truly special. Please contact us about group or individual trips and we will be happy to help.
Here's what some of our Africa explorers had to say about our 2012 trip:
At the first camp we watched as countless elephants of all ages walked and weaved amongst our safari vehicles. The only sound you could hear was the camera shutters as the animals passed their way through the lush landscape of the Lake Manyara preserve.
On our trip to the vast planes of the Serengeti we stopped at a Maasai village along the way where we were permitted to see their way of life, take some photos, and jump with them in their traditional show of strength. On the plains of the Serengeti we experienced some truly amazing moments, watching lions and their cubs devour their afternoon meal, leopards perched lazily upon a cliff top and a pregnant female in a tree, two cheetah siblings, hippos wallowing in their pool with crocodiles and countless wildebeest, impala, giraffes, gazelle, storks, and much more.
In the Ngorongoro crater we were fortunate enough to see 5 rhinos throughout the day, Ostrich mating rituals, more lions with their cubs, hyenas sun bathing near their den with pups, immeasurable zebras, buffalo, eagles, kori bustards, secretary bird and more of the usual suspects!
After safari we flew to the island of Zanzibar, known as the spice island and birth place of Freddie Mercury from the rock band Queen. Here we relaxed on the beach and took great pleasure in diving in the crystal clear azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Diving off the East coast of the island was absolutely stunning. We saw dolphins, grouper, Spanish dancers, oriental sweet lips, lion fish (native to the island), wrasse, turtles, rays, a ton of macro life, and a myriad of colorful hard and soft corals.
We also enjoyed shopping trips into Stone Town, massages and treatments in the extravagant spa, yoga lessons, walks on the beach, amazing meals and walks down the beach. One of our favorite things about Zanzibar is the lack of people and remote feel. It truly is still very much unexplored and untouched without losing the luxury.
Paul and I (Kristen) truly strive to provide a quality trip with unique experiences. After living in East Africa for over 10 years and falling in love with it, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to share it with those interested in experiencing something truly special. Please contact us about group or individual trips and we will be happy to help.
Here's what some of our Africa explorers had to say about our 2012 trip:
My husband Greg and I had a fantastic adventure to Tanzania and Zanzibar with Seminole Scuba!
A week of safari in the heart of Africa's most amazing wilderness parks- Lake Manyara, the Serengeti Ngorongoro brought us face to face with the "Big Five"- Lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and Cape buffalo along with countless other species!
The Tanzanian people were so incredibly welcoming- their genuine kind smiles and pleasantness made our journey truly remarkable! All accommodations were wonderful, each resort in the Serena family a true showplace of beauty and comfort! Kristen even brought the ingredients for s'more s which we all enjoyed one evening at camp, roasting marshmallows on acacia branches while the calls of the evening wildlife echoed thru the crisp night.
Following our safari trek, we spent a week relaxing and scuba diving along the pristine reefs of Breezes Beach Club And Spa in Zanzibar. An intoxicating blend of exotic beach bars, delicious meals,refreshing dips in the pool, the spa, the breathtakingly beautiful beach, and scuba adventures with Rising Sun Dive Center and a day exploring the winding streets of Stone Town were the perfect compliment to our safari excursion. Everything was so well thought out and planned- it was a great way to travel to amazing Tanzania!
A week of safari in the heart of Africa's most amazing wilderness parks- Lake Manyara, the Serengeti Ngorongoro brought us face to face with the "Big Five"- Lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and Cape buffalo along with countless other species!
The Tanzanian people were so incredibly welcoming- their genuine kind smiles and pleasantness made our journey truly remarkable! All accommodations were wonderful, each resort in the Serena family a true showplace of beauty and comfort! Kristen even brought the ingredients for s'more s which we all enjoyed one evening at camp, roasting marshmallows on acacia branches while the calls of the evening wildlife echoed thru the crisp night.
Following our safari trek, we spent a week relaxing and scuba diving along the pristine reefs of Breezes Beach Club And Spa in Zanzibar. An intoxicating blend of exotic beach bars, delicious meals,refreshing dips in the pool, the spa, the breathtakingly beautiful beach, and scuba adventures with Rising Sun Dive Center and a day exploring the winding streets of Stone Town were the perfect compliment to our safari excursion. Everything was so well thought out and planned- it was a great way to travel to amazing Tanzania!
Seminole Scuba not only planned and executed a fabulous trip fulfilling three of my goals, 1) summiting Kilimanjaro, 2) a photo safari and 3) diving the Indian Ocean off of Zanzibar, they did it flawlessly. The accommodations were splendid, the guides were professional, courteous and knowledgeable and the group they pulled together was absolutely fantastic. It seemed Paul & Kristen knew somebody to take care of anything anywhere in Africa. I'm very much looking forward to my next trip with Seminole Scuba!
I went on the Tanzania/Zanzibar safari and dive trip in Nov. 2012. It was amazing! Kristen and Paul did a FANTASTIC job of organizing, planning, and executing a flawless trip. The accommodations and food were great, the safari company (including our wonderful and knowledgably drivers) were awesome and of course the diving was out of this world! I never excepted to see some much wildlife, so close! I did not want to leave Tanzania when the time came. It is such a beautiful country with the most hospitable people. You will not be disappointed with a trip from Paul and Kristen. A trip to Africa will change you...for the better!
I can't wait for the next trip!
I can't wait for the next trip!
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