All of our flights were on time and we landed as scheduled late at night in Dar es Salaam. My checked bag’s didn’t arrive but our driver was there and after exchanging money and visiting the ATM, our group was off to the Crown Plaza and some vertical sleep. We gathered for breakfast the next morning and then started the journey south and west.

We had lunch around Morogoru. Heidi, making her fifth or sixth trip to the Ulanga Kilombero Diocese (UKD) commented on the increased semi-truck traffic, which slowed down our travel. The roads are also better. We made it to Vuma Hills, near Mikumi National Park, around dusk. I slept so well and felt refreshed the next morning, yesterday. One of our group of five didn’t feel well so had to miss our safari. The rest of us had an amazing morning with an incredible guide, Fraida, and driver, Andrew. Fraida talked with us about Tanzania’s history, the animals, how many women are safari guides, environmental issues and more. We came back for lunch and a nap and then went out a second time. The highlight of the morning was watching a family of five elephants under a tree. The highlight of the afternoon was watching a stand off between some lions and Cape buffalo. I have a new appreciation for the peaceable kingdom image from Isaiah.