The Great Migration

How East Africa’s Top Three Predators Survive The Dry Season

By Warren Glam – Content Writer East Africa’s predators have no time for pity. Prey is prey, whether it’s young, wounded or simply unlucky. By the same token, these hunters expect no favours from other animals. Only skill and hardiness will carry them through, especially when the dry season begins. As the region’s apex predators, lions, leopards, and spotted hyenas have these two qualities in abundance. They need both to survive when the rains desert them. We look at how they manage during East Africa's most challenging period. A Harsher World In the dry season, lush hunting grounds transform into a barren a world of dusty turf and sun-bleached bones. Waterholes evaporate and herds migrate in search of grazing. Apex predatorsRead More

The Great Migration

Getting To Know : Moinga Timan

Tell us a bit about yourself and what it is that you do? I’m Moinga Timan and I’m a resident guide at Jabali Ridge. How has working with Asilia Africa impacted your life? Working with Asilia has definitely impacted my life positively. I've gained all the experience I have through their amazing training system. I have grown both personally and professionally and I'm even more passionate about nature and wildlife now. What is the most rewarding thing about your work? There are many rewarding things I can mention but for me, the most rewarding aspect thus far has been my growth within the company.  I started as a trainee guide, head guide to walking guide. In one sentence, how would you convince someoneRead More

The Great Migration

Great Migration Live Update – 14 January 2019

No video or photo does the migration justice! Charlene captured thousands of wildebeest and zebra close to the southern Serengeti on the border of the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Coastal Aviation pilot Lucas Assenga spotted a large herd of the wildebeest looking like ants in the distance, scattered southwest of the Ndutu airstrip. Benjamin Yaato captured the herds right in front of the camp this morning. However, a large number of herds is on the Makao Plains. The migration was seen matching along the Lake Masek in the Ndutu! The great herds are scattered all over the Ndutu Plains from the Hidden Vally towards the Southern part of Ndutu. However, the Ndutu area all the way to the Naabi Hills andRead More

Culture & Communities

Getting To Know : Dulla Fardy

Tell us a bit about yourself and what it is that you do? My name is Dulla Fardy, born and raised in Arusha. My passion for wildlife begun at a very young age. I was hugely inspired to become a guide after I went on a school trip to Lake Manyara Park. I was 9yrs old and I loved how the guide interpreted every encounter and made the experience enjoyable and unforgettable. Having attended the college of Africa Wildlife Management, I started guiding at Minjingu on tour programs. This allowed me to experience different cultures and wildlife across Tarangire and Lake Manyara’s eco-systems. I then pursued a guiding career in the Selous Game Reserve as a walking and boating safari guide,Read More

The Great Migration

Great Migration Live Update – 07 January 2019

Lead safari guide Allen Mollel saw the great migration in the southern Serengeti heading towards the south-west of the Ndutu plains during his morning game drive. Safari Guide Jamal Mzava and guests were treated to a view of thousands of wildebeest grazing close to the Nasikia Mobile Camp. From the 01 December – 31 March, Nasikia Mobile Camp is situated in the Small Marsh special campsite. This location is close in the midst of the great wildebeest migration as they graze on the southern Serengeti Plains. Mattigeyer captured the great herds in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is the calving season – prepare yourself for lots of wobbly babies and lots of heartbreak as predators swoop in. ​ Captian MasudiRead More

Culture & Communities, Positive Impact

Getting To Know : Stanley Raymond

Tell us a bit about yourself and what it is that you do? I’m Stanley Raymond and I’m a resident guide at Jabali Ridge. How has working with Asilia Africa impacted your life? Working with Asilia Africa impacted my life with the ability to support my family. What is the most rewarding thing about your work? The most rewarding thing about my work is the guiding training that brings the best of my work. In one sentence, how would you convince someone to visit East Africa? Coming to East Africa you will get to experience the vast protected areas with many wildlife species, pristine tribes, and their cultures and the link between the bush and beach. Ruaha National Park, TanzaniaRead More

Culture & Communities

Getting To Know : Epimark Lastone

Tell us a bit about yourself and what it is that you do? My name is Epimark Lastone and I am the Positive Impact coordinator based in Arusha. I was born and raised in southern Tanzania. I moved to north Tanzania at age 21 and this is when I decided to study tourism. Where is home and what brought you to Africa? I’m from the southern Highlands of Tanzania. From a region known as Kyela. How did your journey with Asilia begin? I previously worked at a different hotel, as a waiter. After being in the tourism industry for almost 5 years, I decided to take up a tour guiding course in 2005.  I then joined Asilia as a head waiterRead More

Culture & Communities, Destinations, Experiences & Activities, Planning Your Trip, Wildlife & Conservation

10 Need-To-Know Things About The Serengeti In Tanzania

By Zintle Tsholoba – Discover Africa Group The Serengeti could very well be the mecca of all national parks. With wildlife happenings which possess a certain fanfare that could be compared to major sporting events. It’s no wonder that the area is a national treasure to the Eastern African country of Tanzania and is situated on the Kenyan border. It has deep significance to the heritage of the area and is famous the world over not just for its natural wonders but for its world-class accommodation facilities and safari tours. Here are 10 things you may or may not have known about this iconic piece of the African legacy. One of The Seven Wonders In Africa This miraculous natural area has aptly been placed as one ofRead More

Culture & Communities

Getting To Know : Amos Buhuru Rhobi

Tell us a bit about yourself and what it is that you do? I am Amos Buhuru Rhobi and I used to be a poacher. I poached all sorts of animals including hares, buffaloes, wildebeest, impalas, and zebras, using all sorts of weapons like wires, spears, arrows, swords and even dogs. I was living the life of a fugitive, constantly running and hiding away from rangers and policemen. I soon realized that my lifestyle was placing my family’s life at risk as well. How did your journey with Asilia begin? Fortunately,  my life was completely turned around when I became an Asilia employee. Working for the company has changed my life in so many ways. I was able to buy domestic animals andRead More

Culture & Communities

Getting To Know : Ezina

Tell us a bit about yourself, who you are and what it is that you do? I’m Ezina and I am an assistant camp manager at Encounter Mara, Kenya.  My responsibilities are to ensure the camp is kept secure at all times, supervise camp staff and hosting our guests. Where is home for you? I was born and raised in Nakuru, Rift valley Province which is famous for its flamingo sightings. What is your favourite memory of working in the bush? Hearing the different sound of animals during the night especially roaring lions is and will always be my favourite memory. It makes you appreciate nature more. What is your favourite memory of your guests? There were 2 best friendsRead More

 

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