{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wander Every Day: Real Talk, Real Trips","title":"Episode 6: The Ultimate African Safari in Tanzania (+ Beaching Around in Zanzibar) with Francesca","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bb63f873\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5422,"description":"This week on Wander Every Day, I’m joined by my cousin-in-law Francesca, to review her action-packed and unforgettable trip through Tanzania and Zanzibar — a journey that had everything: wildlife, wonder, and a few unexpected bumps (literally).\nShe takes us along on her 6-day Serengeti safari, where she:\n🦓 Witnessed the legendary wildebeest river crossing\n🚙 Survived a couple of safari vehicle breakdowns\n🎈 Soared over the plains on a sunrise hot air balloon ride\n🦁 Explored the incredible Ngorongoro Crater — home to some of Africa’s densest wildlife\nThen it was off to Zanzibar for some well-earned rest and exploration:\n🌴 Beachfront chill time in Kendwa\n🌶️ A deep dive into culture on a Stone Town spice tour\n\nOh, and did they see a kill on safari? You'll have to listen to find out 👀\nWhether you’re dreaming of a Big Five safari, craving clear turquoise waters, or just curious what it’s like when your safari truck breaks down in lion territory — this one’s got stories.\n🎧 Hit play and let’s wander.\n00:00 Introduction to Tanzania and Zanzibar\n3:07 Even Experienced Travellers Make Mistakes - the Soon-to-Expire Passport Story\n9:24 African Safari Planning: When To Go, the Great Migration + Preparatory Info\n15:20 Francesca’s Trip to Tanzania + Zanzibar: Ethiopian Airlines, How to Choose A Safari Tour + Cost Expectations\n26:58 Serengeti Safari Day 1: Truck Breakdown Part I, Seronera + Overview of the Camps\n35:55 Serengeti Safari Day 2: Truck Breakdown Part II + Safari Meals\n41:52 Serengeti Safari Day 3: Hot Air Balloon, Up Close Lions + Flash Flooding Dangerous River Crossing\n52:09 Serengeti Safari Day 4: Wildebeest Crossing + Elephants\n55:05 Serengeti Safari Day 5: The Kill!? + Pamoja African Lodge\n1:01:36 Serengeti Safari Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater + How Many Gazelle are There?!?\n1:04:55 Zanzibar: Arusha Airport, Italian Invasion in Kendwa + Stonetown\n1:14:54 Respecting Culture, Diving + Canadians Owning the Zanzaibarian Resort\n1:22:52 Rapid Fire Round\n1:24:57 Listener...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pZfuPt8foke0LhhB20l3fJm0YuPxgSsJRev6nMDe_Wk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MGIw/NmQwZjkwNTNhNzk5/OWVlNDkwMmZmZjQ5/ZDRiMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}