In the days leading up to my trip to Tanzania I was stressed about what to pack, whether to take my anti-malaria pills, and how much DEET is too much. As with most things in my life, I was over-stressing and over-thinking all of it (why do I never learn this lesson?). With all of the online articles I read about preparing for a safari in the Serengeti, I was still awe-struck by the experience. The animals, the nature, it's a magical place. My favorite five animals you ask? Read on, friend. The Big Five Everyone talks about the big five. Elephants, Water Buffalo, Leopards, Lions, and Rhinos. Yes, they are amazing. Yes, I saw the big five (although we needed binoculars to see the rhino, so I don’t really think that one counts.) But, the big five were not my favorite five. My Favorite Five Leopards – Seems like these cats have the life. The ones we saw lazed around in trees all afternoon and snacked on a baby Wildebeest they had killed and brought up ...





















