So Long Safari
June 18, 2026
Hello Moondance Families!!
One final JAMBO from Tanzania! Wow. Time has flown by. There really will never be words for how magical the final section of our trip in the Serengeti was-but I am going to try! We woke up bright and early at our hostel for our travel day to Serengeti National Park. MANY laughs were had from hauling our duffles up and down the steep stairs, to clothes chaotically spread out across rooms as girls counted each item they were sending out for laundry- This place will always be a place of silly memories for our group. I am giggling to myself now just thinking about it. We had our final walk down the quiet, early-morning cobblestone streets of the town to our bus and headed to the airport. The girls were sleepy, but anticipation was slowly building for safari! On our first flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, almost every single girl was asleep on a friend’s shoulder. It has been amazing to see how much our group bonded over a short period-Belle often reflected that she felt like she has known our group her entire life. For our second flight from Arusha to the Serengeti, our group was in for a treat! We flew on a small plane with just our group where we had views all around because we could see out the front. With snacks of chocolate-covered cashews and music playing, we had the coolest flight experience-it felt like we were just riding in the car together. As we came in for landing, Caroline was locked in on spotting wildlife down in the park. We had our first elephant sighting from the sky!
When we landed in the “endless plain,” our lovely guides, and future best friends, were there to greet us. We piled into our two land cruisers and were off to the races on our first game drive! We stopped at a picnic site to have some coffee, tea, and cookies. The hospitality in Tanzania was like nothing any of us had ever experienced before; every step of the way, we felt so cared for by our guides. When we were back on the road, our first wildlife sightings included a group of gazelles, a “tower,” or family, of giraffes, and a group of elephants that came right up next to our safari vehicle. It was truly surreal-we couldn’t believe how many animals we saw in our first few minutes of exploring the Serengeti. The rest of the afternoon was filled with SO MANY giraffes, moms with their babies, and the larger males looming over the tops of trees. Other highlights from the morning included a Nile crocodile, a warthog (PUMBA!), heartbeasts, and a LEOPARD (CHUI!). We were so incredibly lucky to see a leopard before we even had lunch on our first day, as they can be hard to find. The leopard was lounging on a tree branch, and we had to hold in our cheers of excitement as we approached the tree. Then we saw a family of baboons, including a newborn baby! As we stopped at a picnic site for lunch, we marveled over how much we had already experienced in a single day. The chef at our campsite was FANTASTIC and carefully packed our delicious meals for our drives each day. After lunch, it was ZEBRAS ZEBRAS ZEBRAS. There were so many of them, we couldn’t wrap our heads around the idea that the group we were observing was considered “residents,” and was a smaller group from the millions of zebras and wildebeests that move in the Great Migration. Thompson gazelles, secretary birds, more baboons, wildebeests, more elephants, and it was time to call it a day. Every single day when we returned from Safari, at least someone said, “This was the best day of my life.” Back at our homey campsite of green tents, we showered, ate dinner, and watched our first orange-pink Serengeti sunset blaze in the sky. Sitting around the campfire that night, we laughed, told stories, and saw more stars than most of us had seen in our lives. We could even see the light of the Milky Way arching across the sky. Every moment in the Serengeti was more magical than the last.
The next morning, we woke up with the sun for a full-day game drive. The sunrise was BEAUTIFUL with hot air balloons floating across the red-orange sky. After breakfast, we loaded up, and Mashine said, “Let’s go find some lions!” And find lions we did! On our lion search, we saw our first ostriches and beautiful groups of heartbeasts, zebras, and giraffes in the morning light. We once again lucked out with a beautiful, clear view of a big cat relaxing in a tree. Two female lions were lying on a branch right in front of us. They eventually came down the tree and walked right in front of our car, which was EPIC! Later in the morning, we lucked out again and spotted two grown males walking out in the tall grass-their full manes were absolutely beautiful. We were in awe of the power of their presence-the king of the jungle! After our morning stop for coffee, tea, and treats, we somehow got even luckier with our lion encounters. (I’m starting to get suspicious that our luck might be our guides’ combined almost 35 years of game driving experience, but I digress). It was a family of six lions snuggled up together in the grass! They walked right around our cars and got re-situated by the water, the lions nuzzling each family member they walked past. One of the greatest lessons from our time in the Serengeti was how much certain animals in Africa truly love one another-giraffes protecting their children from lions, elephants grieving one another when they die, and lions showing constant, open affection for one another. It was so beautiful to witness. After another glorious lunch, we were back on the move. Some of our most special memories from this trip will be driving together, looking out at the vast plains, talking, listening to music, or simply sitting in one another’s company. That afternoon, we had one of the coolest experiences ever when a group of wildebeests was running in a line right along the side of our safari car, at the exact same speed. Lyla said that it was the best moment of her safari experience and that it made her feel super connected to wildebeest-her new spirit animal! More ostriches, more giraffes, and then it was back to camp. Tory was stoked to help get the fire going for the evening, accompanying our camp managers to gather firewood, which entailed dragging giant logs through camp-she had us all cracking up. We had our most special Moonup yet and started to feel the inevitable sadness as the end of the trip approached.
BUT NOT YET! Because it was time for Belle’s 18th birthday!! WOOHOO! With her disco birthday crown on her head, a beautiful sunrise behind her, and a belly full of pancakes, Belle began what will undoubtedly be her coolest birthday ever, forever. It was another full day of game drives, but this time we were headed out into the West Serengeti to see the Great Migration! Our drive included many more elephants, lions, and … a stop at a hippo pool! Obviously, Isla lost her mind. Dozens of hippos splashed in the water and stomped around on the banks of the pool. For the largest hippo enthusiast we know, this was by far the most exciting part of her trip. In the west Serengeti, we were in the heart of the Great Migration with zebras and wildebeest across the plains for miles. Also, in the west, there was a large family of elephants, and we got to see a baby that was not even a month old! We had a long cruise back to camp, jamming to music. Leah had a talent for choosing the perfect songs, and Isla and Lauren belted them out at the top of their lungs. After dinner, the chefs pulled Riley and Evie into the kitchen to show us the cake they had so kindly prepared for Belle’s birthday, even writing her name on the top in icing. They handed us pots and spoons, and we struggled to keep up with the beat of their special birthday song. The gesture was so heartfelt and, once again, instilled in our group the genuine hospitality and open arms of the Tanzanian people. Celebrations continued with a talent show. Evie and Tory did improv, reenacting scenes from the movie The Kissing Booth; Caroline, Catherine, and Laine performed “Mount Everest” by Labyrinth a cappella; Lauren revealed her secret talent of being able to do any TikTok dance known to man; and Flynn and Belle performed their favorite song, “Breakeven.” It was a night and a birthday for the history books!
The next morning out in the bush, the golden light flickered off the giraffes and lions. We laughed at Riley’s attempts to tell the difference between gazelles, heartbeasts, Thompson gazelles, and impalas. But we were on a mission: find a cheetah. AND OH BOY, did we luck out. (Again, our guides’ incredible expertise was the luck). There were three cheetahs relaxing on a rock in the middle of miles of tall grass, as if they had climbed up for us to see them. The anticipation of seeing a cheetah over the previous few days made the moment so special; the girls were giddy. After our beloved mid-morning drink-treat break, we had our most incredible encounter with elephants yet: a mom and her babies walking right up to our car, so close you felt you could reach out and touch them. After lunch back at camp, it was time for our bittersweet final game drive. Cokes in hand, we cruised across the endless plains we had been lucky enough to call home for the last few days. Our luck struck once again, with our second opportunity to see a leopard up in a tree. Valentina was stoked, as she had been searching for leopards with binoculars on our game drives. We had leopards on our first and final game drives, bookending our experience!
Goodbyes are so tough! We had a beautiful final Moonup where Evie read a poem she wrote about our time together, we reflected on how we’ve grown, and awarded one another superlatives-one heartfelt, and one silly. Sitting under the stars with the family we built over the last few weeks, we didn’t want the night to end. The girls all piled into one tent to hang out until their eyes started to close, and they headed to bed.
Early this morning, we said a sad goodbye to our campsite and new friends and began our road trip back to the Kilimanjaro airport. We made a few stops along the way for souvenirs and lunch, but the absolute highlight was our visit to a viewpoint of the Ngorongoro Crater. Wow, just wow. There aren’t words-you’ll have to check out the photos! We had a yummy final meal at Arusha Deli, and then it was time for our final drive together. We held hands, listened to sentimental songs, and tried to hold back the tears. How lucky we are to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. We had our final goodbye before security, and we sent your girls home to you. You have truly given them the experience of a lifetime this summer-there is simply nothing in the world like the Serengeti. Thank you for sharing them with us. We are better for knowing and loving them. Asante sana.
<3 Riley + Evie
Scuba, Sun, and Silliness
June 14, 2026
Hello Moondance Families!
Jambo!
These past few days in Zanzibar have been absolutely magical! Our group has become best friends and has shared so many wonderful memories together. Our first full day in Zanzibar we had our pool day to practice for the upcoming dives. The girls were able to finally practice the skills they had learned in their PADI ELearning and reviewed at the dive shop the day before. At first it was nerve racking breathing under water, but by the end of it the girls were naturals, swimming in circles around the pool. After we returned for lunch we headed to the beach. We hung out in the soft white sand of the beach reading, chatting, and telling stories of the day. Isla and Leah loved hanging out in the warm, crystal-clear water. We started to get a hungry for some ice cream so we took a walk down the beach. We grabbed some snacks and ice cream while watching the sunset. After dinner our awesome LODs Belle and Lauren got the group hype by opening Moonup with a Pitch Perfect themed “riff off.” It was an early night for us because the next morning was our first open water dives!
Our second day in Zanzibar we geared up and hopped in the dive truck and drove down the island to meet the boat on the beach. We waded through the waves with our wetsuits and dive equipment and all climbed into a little boat. We took the little boat out to meet the big wooden boat to take out to the reef! After a scenic boat ride we suited up for the first of four open water dives for the girls certification. The water was so beautiful and the most vibrant shade of blue. The girls jumped into the water and practiced some of their skills they learned like removing and clearing their mask, and practicing neutral buoyancy. Then we explored the underwater world of Zanzibar! The ocean was bustling all types of colorful and shiny fish, sea cucumbers, star fish, and everything in between. Lauren especially loved diving with the big schools of fish. The girls spent 40 minutes underwater diving for their first dive. When everyone surfaced it was all smiles, laughter, and comparing what everyone saw. Tory and Flynn started a spontaneous dance party while we ate the fresh tropical fruit during our snack break. After our bellies were full and our energy high it was time for dive number two! The girls practiced more skills this time like regulator retrieval, partial mask flooding, and full mask flooding. This time, the girls dove off of a wall. This dive was even more fun then the last dive. Valentina even said it was the coolest thing she’s ever done! The sun was out and shining on our ride back to the shore with the girls really more than excited and accomplished about their first day of diving! That night we took it easy, hanging by the pool and reading.
Our third day in Zanzibar we got ready for our last day of diving. It was the most beautiful day and when we climbed on the boat the girls were so pumped to dive, confident now that they knew the ropes! We got on the boat and the girls assembled all of their dive gear, the BCD, regulator, and air tank all by themselves. Catherine was the expert in the gear assembly for the group! We did dive number three, similar to the first two. The girl brushed up on some skills and spent the rest of the time with the dive master exploring underwater. When the girls surfaced they were more than ready for their fourth and final dive before getting certified. For the dive the girls just got to enjoy themselves. They saw parrot fish, frog fish, giant eels, mantis shrimp and more underwater creatures. Caroline loved waving and making heart signs to the GoPro. It was the best dive yet! The boat ride home was full of energy of the girls celebrating their certification with another dance party. Laine especially loved the boat ride back, soaking up the vibe. When we got back to the dive shop it was time to take their pictures for their PADI certification and get their dive log stamped for the first time. We had another great afternoon hanging out by the pool and listening to music.
Sadly, It was time to start saying our goodbyes to Zanzibar. We traveled from the East side of the island to a spice farm for a tour. Here we walked through the winding trails of the spice farm. We learned about each and every spice and fruit they grow on the farm. There was cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, jackfruit, ginger, starfruit and so many other exciting fruits and spices. Leah especially loved all the variety of oranges on the farm. We taste tested everything and painted out faces with the red seeds from the lychee tree. At the end of our tour we shared coconuts! We drank the delicious coconut water and then ate the white sweet meat from them. Then they surprised us with woven crowns and bracelets out of palm leaves, the girls looked like princesses! We had a tasty lunch where we ate even more of the yummy local fruit and then headed into stone town for our last night in Zanzibar. When we arrived, we strolled around the busy vibrant streets, buying souvenirs, grabbing some snacks and watching dolphins jump out of the ocean. Isla loved the markets and picking out colorful hand beaded souvenirs. Lyla’s animal lover self was amazed by the dozens and dozens of cats in town. To close our time in Zanzibar the girls were surprised with a sunset cruise! We met at the dive shop in Stone Town and jumped on a sail boat. We sat on the top deck and watched the fishermen roll in, sun go down over the horizon, and the city light up. We were sad to close our time in Zanzibar, but so excited for our journey to the Serengeti for the SAFARI section of our trip the next morning.
We have simply been having a blast, thank you so much for sharing your girls with us this summer! Asante sana !
Evie & Riley
Thank Yous from your girls!
Caroline- Hi Mom and Dad!! Thank you guys so much for this opportunity! I have been have the best time ever and I am so grateful!! I love and miss you guys so much!!!!
Valentina- Hi Mom and Dad!! Thank you so much for this opportunity to come on this amazing trip. I’m truly grateful for this experience, and I cannot thank you enough!! I LOVE YOU!!!
Lyla- Hi mom! Thank you so much for everything you’ve done and I appreciate you for everything you do. I can’t wait to tell you everything when I come home. Love you and miss you so much!!
Laine- Hi Mom and Dad!!! Thank you sooo much for giving me this opportunity it’s actually unreal! I can’t wait to tell y’all all about it, miss and love you guys bunches!!
Belle- Hey mom and dad!! Thank you so so much for this opportunity. Africa is so beautiful and so much fun. I can’t wait to tell y’all all about it. I love y’all and miss y’all ily
Catherine- HII mom and dad!!! I can’t thank y’all enough for letting me come on this trip!! I miss y’all so much and can’t wait to tell you all about it. Love you SO much wow!!!
Flynn- Hey mom and dad!! Thank y’all so much for this awesome trip, it’s actually been so cool. I miss y’all so much and can’t wait to tell y’all about it! I love you!!!!!
Tory- Hi mom!! I’m having soooo much fun, it’s been amazing! Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity I love my friends and my leaders so much hehe. I can’t wait to tell you all about it I love you so much!!!
Leah- Hey Fam! Thank you so much for sending me to such an amazing experience. Everything has been so amazing so far even with being a little sick. I can’t wait to tell you everything and show you pictures. I Love and miss y’all!
Isla- Hi mom and dad! Thank you both so so much for this incredible experience, it has been the most amazing experience. I can’t wait to tell you guys everything! Miss you both so much and love you guys!
Lauren- Hi mom and dad! Thank you so much for sending me on this amazing trip. I have made so many memories that will last a lifetime and I can’t thank you guys enough. Love you so much and can’t wait to tell you all about it!
Update from Tanzania!
June 9, 2026
Jambo from Tanzania and Zanzibar! WOW! In just a few days, we have made so many magical memories, and after less than a week together, our group already feels like a family. On our first evening together, we met a lively, energetic group of girls at the Kilimanjaro airport who gave no indication they had been traveling for over 24 hours. The group came literally bouncing out of the airport, telling us animated stories of the interesting people they had sat next to on the plane and stories from the group’s time together in the Paris airport. The energy was REAL and it made us so excited to get our trip rocking and rolling. We headed to our first night accommodation in Arusha where we were greeted with delicious hibiscus juice and soothing lavender towels, just what the group needed after a long travel journey. After having some traditional Moondance first-night pizza, we had our first Moonup sitting in the grass under a tree towering over us. The winding pathways and greenery of our accommodation’s 10-acre campus made us feel like we had truly arrived in the natural, outdoor world of Tanzania.
After a good night’s sleep, the girls woke up to monkeys swinging from the trees outside their rooms and a mouth-watering breakfast buffet. The group had a blast taste-testing watermelon, pineapple, and passion fruit juice and sampling traditional pastries. Following breakfast, we wandered down our hotel’s riverwalk, listening to the sounds of rushing water and hoping to spot more monkeys in the lush green trees. Then we were off to the races with our lovely driver and guide Beranardi! The girls bonded with Bernardi so quickly-we started to miss him after not seeing him for just a few hours! The first journey of our trip would take us to Maasailand, the homeplace of Tanzania’s indigenous Maasai people. Winding through urban and rural areas, and getting our first true glimpse of Africa in the daylight, we drove to the Mukuru Sacred Site. When we arrived at the lodge that we would call home for the next few nights, we were greeted with a traditional Maasai welcome dance from warriors and women who became our friends or “rafikis” and a welcome drink of papaya-passionfruit juice (our new favorite!). Valentina was immediately so interested in every aspect of the Maasai culture, asking insightful questions and listening intently to the stories and lessons of our guides.
We got settled into our tents and had a wonderful first lunch in the open-air lodge building with hand-beaded, colorful dream catchers hanging from the ceiling, and couches with red pillows and blankets along the walls. We would come to learn that red is the most important color to the Maasai people, as it symbolizes power, strength, and the blood of cattle, which are considered gold to the Maasai. After our lunch, we jumped right into an afternoon of cultural activities. Our first stop was a rungu throwing competition-a rungu is a traditional wooden club carried by Maasai warriors that they often use to protect their cattle from predators. We all took turns throwing a rungu at a woven target hanging from a tree. It took most everyone a few throws to get the hang of it, but Flynn hit the center of the target first time, right on the money, earning her lots of high fives from the Maasai warriors! Next we sat at an overlook with a beautiful view and got to experience a traditional Maasai dance, involving lots of chanting and jumping. We felt so honored that they were willing to share this ritual with us, even bringing us into the dance. Tory especially thrived, befriending a woman named Grace who gifted her a beautiful silver, beaded necklace. Tory then of course had to share her own dance moves with the Maasai, teaching the group to whip, nae-nae, and dougie. They then shared their sparing ritual with us, which led to taking a “wounded” Maasai warrior to a healing cave to be blessed. We then visited the forgiveness cave where we lit a fire, chanted, and hit sticks together, a ritual to resolve conflict. Our introduction to Maasai culture concluded with listening to stories around a campfire. The girls asked thoughtful questions about the origin of the Maasai, learning how they originally came from Egypt, moving across Africa and eventually settling more permanently in Kenya and Tanzania, although their nomadic heritage remains a large part of their culture. At dinner that evening it was clear how much the girls had already bonded, having meaningful conversations and laughing together like old friends. Moonup was SO special. Bundled up in wool blankets, many of the girls remarked that it was the most stars they had ever seen in their life. To finish Moonup we laid on our backs staring at the stars and listening to “Orbiter” by Noah Kahn. We all agreed that it was a really beautiful first full day of our trip.
The next morning we headed to a local orphanage that is funded in part by the profits of the lodge where we were staying. We had a tour of the space and the girls absolutely loved the opportunity to play and bond with the children. Belle especially shined, as the kids led her around by the hand and showed her their favorite trees in the garden. After some good quality time playing and learning about the orphanage, we headed to a secondary school where the girls received a tour from students their age-we learned it was a boarding school that focuses on educating students about sustainability and tourism. We ate a lunch of beef stew and rice at a beautiful outdoor table in the shade of a giant tree, with a view of green stretching for miles-it truly felt like magic. Laine nearly screamed when she found out chocolate cake was for dessert. And then of course we created a human pyramid before we headed home. Back at the lodge, we sat up by the pool playing music and sipping on sodas, looking out at what we all agreed was one of the most beautiful views we’d ever seen, even with Kilimanjaro hiding behind the clouds. After another delicious dinner, we huddled together in a cave for Moonup, laughing as our first LODs, Valentina and Flynn, opened things up with a “Moo Off.”
We started before sunrise the next morning to hike to the top of Mt. Mukuru, and our crew was up to the challenge! Our guide Peter led us up winding hills and steep switchbacks. Through dense fog and mist we finally summited Mt. Mukuru! At the top we shared warm tea, biscuits, and stories of the intense yet rewarding journey up. Every once and a while the cloud was clear and we would get a perfect view of Mt. Kilimanjaro with morning sun illuminating it. On the way down we were surprised by a breakfast picnic of fresh fruit, juice, and chapati za maji (crepes) among the trees just 1 mile before we made it back. Seven miles up a mountain before breakfast is always a great accomplishment! Isla especially enjoyed the hike, raving the whole day that it was her favorite part of the trip so far. The group took some much needed chill time post-hike, Lyla diving into her book and Leah journaling diligently. After lunch we had another visit in the Maasai community, spending time in a village area and learning about how Maasai families live in community with one another. The children in the village gravitated toward Laine, a bunch of kids surrounding her to hug her-it was such a sweet moment. We then headed to another secondary school where we visited an English class and had conversations with students about what they were learning. When we were leaving they sang us “Jambo Bwana” with so much joy and energy that every single one of us left feeling lighter and with smiles on our faces. That night, Evie and Catherine led a hilarious final Moonup in Maasailand, pretending to be news reporters and including commercial breaks and breaking news, finishing with more Noah Kahn under the stars.
Our final morning at the Mukuru Sacred Site! To close out our time here Peter took us up a hill for a hike to the whispering cave. The hike was not as intense as the previous day, Peter stopped and showed us different kinds of plants and what their healing purposes are. One of the girls favorites was the Whistling Acacia, ants hollow out the tree’s bulbous thorns that make a whistling noise. Peter also showed us all the holes in the ground from aardvarks digging for termites! When we reached the top of the hill we took our shoes off and climbed in the whispering cave to be blessed. We held our hands out with our palms to the sky, sat in the cave, and spoke out loud our prayers. Then, we exited the cave chanting “naai”, the Maasai word for Amen. We were showered with a combination of milk, honey, and sugar from a special gourd filled with grass. After we were all blessed we received a blade of grass from the gourd and began our trek down. Upon returning we packed up our things and got ready for lunch. Lunch was full of riddles and games like Green Glass Door and Black Magic. Our new Maasai friends followed our car as we departed, singing goodbye songs and waving. We were all so sad to leave, Laine was even brought to tears. We headed to an accommodation close to the airport to be ready to head to ZANZIBAR the next morning! With excitement in the air, our LODs Caroline and Leah led our first annual “Weird in the Woods Game Show,” including dance performances, improv skits, and how well do you know one another games. We were all on the floor laughing. We then had our best dinner yet! We had so many laughs over a delicious meal of steak, potatoes, and chocolate mousse.
Today (Tuesday) we headed to Zanzibar! We had a seamless travel day, thanks to the maturity and great listening skills of the girls at the airport. After dropping our bags at our accommodation, we headed straight to our dive shop right on the beach where we were greeted by the kindest dive instructors. The girls got right to it learning the different parts of their dive kit and how to assemble their gear. It’s so exciting and hard to believe that they will be SCUBA certified in just a few days! It was then time for a snack of chicken skewers, sweet potato fires, and some ice cream from a restaurant on the beach looking out at white sand and blue water. On our walk back to our accommodation, Lauren had the awesome idea to play a spontaneous game of soccer with kids on the beach. The kids quickly organized the girls into teams and they quickly connected through sports even when they could not communicate through language. We have all been so touched by the way that the Tanzanian people have befriended us so warmly and welcomed us into their communities. After a dance party, a lively dinner, and heartfelt Moonup led by Lyla and Laine under palm fronds, we are off to bed in Zanzibar. We can’t wait to share more of our adventures soon!
Thank you for sharing your daughters with us! We feel so lucky to share this experience with them. Asante sana!
<3 Riley + Evie
Shoutouts from your girls!
Valentina-
Hi Mom, Dad, Ant, and Davey. I love you and miss you guys so much!! I can’t wait to see you guys and give you guys big hugs, I am having a great time and I am learning so much!! Love, Valey
Isla-
I miss you guys so so so much and have been thinking about you guys so much, I can’t wait to see you all. My favorite part so far has been this hike we went on when we were staying with the masai tribe and I think you guys all would have loved it. I love you guys so much and actually can’t wait to see you guys and give you all big hugs.
Tory-
Hi mom!!! I miss you so much, but I’m having so so much fun! We just got to Zanzibar and I’m so excited to scuba dive, the water here is so pretty. I love u so much thank u for sending me to this trip I can’t wait to see u when I get home!!
Te Amo💕💕💕💕 -Tory
Lauren-
Hey Mum and dad,
I love and miss y’all so much but I’m having the best time ever. We made it to Zanzibar and I’m so excited to go scuba diving. The girls and leaders are amazing and I can’t wait to tell y’all all about it.
Catherine-
HIII mom, dad, Owen, and Grayson I miss y’all SOOO much it’s not even funny!!!!! I’m having so much fun and wow this place is awesome and I’ve met the BEST people ever . We have had so much fun sleeping in tents I can’t wait to show y’all pictures but we start scuba diving tomorrow and then go to safari after and the cultural stuff has been so cool.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS, Catherine
Laine-
Hii I miss you guys SO much!! This trip is really cool and we are definitely very immersed in the culture so it’s super awesome! We go to the safari soon and I’m sooo excited but I love and miss y’all a lot and tell Caroline and Brooke I love and miss them too ☺️☺️
Laine
Caroline-
Hi mom and dad! I have been having so much fun so far, exploring, learning, and bonding with the other girls! I miss you guys so much and I can’t wait to see you guys soon! I love you guys! Tell everyone the same!
Leah-
Hello Fam!! I love and miss y’all so much but I hope you are surviving without me. I really hope Forest is still there when I get back; I miss him so much. Anyways my favorite part so far is seeing all the children and the beautiful beach!!! Buh bye!!
Lyla-
Hiiiii mom!!!! I miss you so much and I love you and want to tell you how much I appreciate you. I miss the dogs and my friends and can’t wait to tell you everything!
Flynn-
Hey Mom and Dad!! I am having so much fun in Africa!! We have been sleeping in tents the whole time which is definitely something. I love all the girls and we start scuba diving tomorrow. I love y’all and miss y’all
Belle-
Hey! We’re having so much fun learning about the culture and we just got to the beach! I love you and I miss you.
Safe Arrival!
June 4, 2026
Hello Tanzania + Zanzibar Families!
We heard from our leaders this morning that the group has landed safely! The trip is off to a great start, and we cannot wait to hear more stories from their adventure!
Please remember our leaders and students will be unplugged during their trips, but we will be posting trip updates throughout the next week! This will allow you to follow along with the trip. You can also follow us on Instagram, @moondanceadventures, to see more of what we are up to!
-Moondance HQ
