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The scene before me could be matched anywhere else on earth. Parched yellow grass spread before us as far as the eye can see not only the occasional umbrella tree and hundreds of thousands of migrating wildebeest forming dusty, thin gray line of the horizon to the north. When the sun pounded from overhead, steam heat shock from the ground. It was the Serengeti National Park - the place is not the same! Nine days before my six-year-old son, Jerry, and I arrived in Arusha, Tanzania, the beautiful "Metropolis" and the main jumping off point for those who want to subscribe to the budget safaris. Like all visitors, the word of our arrival spread like wildfire. Dinner the first night of the three Arusha travel agents courting us. Breakfast for our trip was ordered. Two days later we were. Nothing has been left to chance. Jeep, driver, cook, tents, water (although I felt that the best way to make my own) and park permits are available for us as our safari package. Wildlife abound The five-day photography heaven. Best of Tanzania Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge was our playground. Each was an oasis, offers a unique landscape and an unprecedented variety of wildlife. Finally, as I looked over the edge of Ngorongoro, I put my camera. No picture can do justice. Those who do not venture there just never know! All this grandeur, and yet my vocation, Serengeti place it was before. It was a safari I dreamed of. Inconspicuous signpost marked the middle of nowhere, our arrival at my 14, 763 square kilometers. field of dreams. We had to spend four days in the Serengeti. But within twenty minutes of slow-motion giraffes galloped past. Playful zebras dancing to their own created dust storms. Nearby, lionesses, lovingly groomed playful pups. This is a lifelong fantasy was to reach out all of our movie capture. What else do we have? I know we need water to drink. I have met, I saw, I counted! There was only one bottle of water in its own window. In addition, I am. Two people, six days out of three days left, 13 bottles of water are gone. I suspect the lack of plan. Little choice, I reluctantly surrendered the last bottle of "good" water to my offspring. I would like to drink questionable water safari holiday travel operator. Why not? After all, Safari. Later, an hour, still roasting our jeep, we photographed the incredible Golden Lion as he lazed, mid-day sun. This magnificent beast was apparently oblivious to our presence. His bed, a giant termite mound of reddish-brown stands three feet tall, can easily sleep two more. Disappointment MAKES approach Inspired and thirsty, it's time to go forward with the courage of a lion, and the secret use of water. Tom, my driver, was in perfect condition, smartly dressed, obviously well-washed and well-watered fellow. As I approached, he flashed his perfect smile and asked what I needed. I said water. Tom looked off. "Maji Ninataka th kunywa" I tried. ("Trying to Swahili, I need drinking water) Oh, Tom said:" Maji hapana "means without water). I tried again in English. We still had no water. For latest Tanzania News, visit tanzaniainvest.
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