Beyond the Safari

Following a Day of Life and Wildlife in Tanzania 

By Violette Gyss

Above: Early morning in the Tanzanian savannah, with distant mountains and trees across the land. Photo/V. Gyss.

Above: Small wooden cabanas blend into the natural surroundings, offering visitors a quiet place to stay close to nature. Photo/V. Gyss.

Above: A group of wildebeest watches visitors as they move freely across the open land. Photo/V. Gyss.

Above: Tourists inside a safari vehicle observe a young elephant crossing the dirt track in front of them. Photo/V. Gyss.  

Above: As the sun gets stronger, a large group of hippos gathers at the water to drink. Photo/V. Gyss.

Above: A fire spreads across the land, showing the environmental challenge that affects both wildlife and local populations. Photo/V. Gyss.

Above: Children attend school in a modest structure built from wooden sticks and covered with a thatched roof. Photo/V. Gyss.

Above: Women dressed in long, colorful traditional dresses stand together, waiting to welcome visitors to their village. Photo/V. Gyss.

Above: The day ends as the sun sets over the savannah. Photo/V. Gyss.