“After a hot day of safari, learning about human-wildlife conflict and coexistence from Maasai representatives, and being eaten by Tse Tse flies, we were surprised with a hilltop sunset picnic and time to let loose!” (Anastasia Leffel ’26)“During the independent research part of my abroad program in Tanzania, a few classmates and I were hosted for 2 weeks by our translator and his extended family. One of my favorite parts of that time was playing soccer with the kids. Even though we had very little shared language, we could communicate about the essentials like dividing into teams, keeping score, and of course Messi and Ronaldo. This photo was from the first day we played with them; I was on the sidelines taking a breather in the shade so I had a dynamic view of the action.” (Alice Bonnevie-Rothrock ’26)“As the sun came up one morning during our safari in Serengeti National Park, I watched (and heard the grunting/snorting of) a slow procession of wildebeest grazing right by our camp. Shortly thereafter I was surprised to see hot air balloons rising over the landscape. This unique safari vessel initially struck me as less intrusive to wildlife than driving, but our guides explained that the loud roar of the balloons lifting off is actually quite frightening to many animals.” (Alice Bonnevie-Rothrock ’26)“My host family was originally from a farming community in Marangu, and after visiting would often return back to the city with a carful of plantains!” (Lillian Lee ’26)“1000’s of wildebeest and and zebra graze as they continue the longest land migration on earth” (Zev Charlson ’26)“This lioness enjoyed a nice pumzika after a successful hunt with her pride.” (Halia Buchal ’25)“Taken in Mukuro, Tanzania on a sunset hike up a ridge looking towards the beautiful Mt. Meru. While doing research for an independent study project, my team focused on working with and learning from the WaMeru and Maasai peoples, the tops of the roofs of houses are visible in this photo.” (Morgan Dieschbourg ’25)“Taken on MS-TCDC campus in Usa River, Tanzania. This blue or Sykes mother monkey is shielding her baby as it remains nestled in her stomach area. Like the cacti that surrounds the monkeys, both are adaptive to their environment and thrive in varying conditions. This scene is taken at the end of the first short rainy season so both species have shown great resilience.” (Morgan Dieschbourg ’25)“Students learn from their Maasai host while conducting research on traditional herbal medicine. Loibor-siret Village, Simanjiro District, Tanzania” (Oliver Tullio ’24)“Students smiling as they prepare to go out on their first safari in Arusha National Park.” (Peter Berganross ’26)“Students enjoying the sunrise overlooking the Maasai Steppe.” (Peter Berganross ’26)“A homestay in Usa River, Tanzania.” (Sadie DiCarlo ’25)
