One final Jambo from Tanzania!
July 22, 2026
These last few days in the Serengeti have been an absolute dream. The girls have been having a BLAST! We laughed around the campfire and were amazed by the landscape and animals on our game drives. The past few weeks have gone by so fast! We are so thankful that you shared your girls with us. Getting to know them, experiencing once-in-a-lifetime views, and traveling to awe-inspiring places together has made us feel incredibly lucky.
After an early morning travel day from Zanzibar, we landed on the dirt runway at Seronera Airport, right in the middle of the Serengeti. We piled into our safari cars with our guides, Mashine and Joseph, for our first game drive. It was time for safari! Almost immediately, we saw a huge male lion resting under a tree. The girls were blown away by how beautiful and regal he was. On our way to camp for lunch, we spotted an elephant family. There were elephants of all ages, and they crossed the road right in front of our car! Liza was especially amazed and loved the baby elephants. We reached camp and gathered in the dining tent for one of the girls’ favorite meals of the entire trip! We settled in and admired the beautiful landscape around us. Mountains in the distance, flat-topped acacia trees, and gazelles hopping through the tall grass-it really felt like we were in Africa! Once the sun dipped a little lower and the temperature cooled off, it was time to hop back into the safari cars. We headed out on another game drive around the central Serengeti. We saw all sorts of animals in their natural habitat: hippos submerged in their pools, giraffes munching on treetops, impalas elegantly leaping with their herds, and lions being lazy in the afternoon sun. The list goes on and on! We even saw a leopard napping in a tree! Kate loved the leopard and said it was her favorite animal. On our drive back to camp, the sun set in a vibrant red glow, shining through the clouds and creating one of the most beautiful sunsets we’ve ever seen. Alexa suggested “Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones, the perfect song to capture such an extraordinary moment. We returned to camp and enjoyed another wonderful meal prepared by our camp chefs. After dinner, we gathered around the campfire for moonup beneath the endless Serengeti stars.
The following morning, we awoke to the sun peeking over the horizon and hot air balloons floating across the sky above us. We shared a breakfast of chapati, eggs, toast, and fruit before heading out for a full day of safari. We started by heading southeast, where the landscape opened into vast, flat plains. Just a short distance from camp, Maddie spotted a male lion. As he limped closer to the car, we realized he had been injured in a fight. His front left paw was bleeding, and he moved slowly back toward his territory. He came so close to our cars that it felt surreal. Soon after leaving the lion, our guides heard a radio call about leopards. We sped over to an acacia tree out in the bush. Slumped over a branch, so perfectly camouflaged that we never would have noticed her otherwise, was a leopard cub snoozing with a full belly. At the base of the tree was her beautiful, elegant mother, working on a gazelle she had caught that morning. Finley especially loved watching the leopards because of her love for cats, and the entire group was mesmerized by the mother-and-cub duo. Then came something we weren’t expecting. The mama leopard grabbed the gazelle in her mouth and effortlessly climbed the tree to store it for later. We were left speechless, to say the least. After saying goodbye to the leopards, we drove toward the river, where we found a huge elephant family bathing in mud to protect their skin from the sun. The baby elephants were so clumsy, spraying mud on each other and getting their legs tangled. The adults gently herded the babies through the cars while covering them with dust. Phoebe loved getting close-up videos of the babies following their moms. We enjoyed a delicious lunch of lasagna, salad, and fruit beneath an acacia tree surrounded by tall golden grass. After soaking up the sunshine and listening to music during the drive back to camp, Ryan and Charlotte taught the girls how to play our new favorite card game, Gin Rummy. Riley and Kate became the resident hot chocolate experts, making warm cups for everyone as the sun set and the cool evening air rolled in. Over popcorn and cards, the girls giggled and reminisced about everything they had seen during their incredible day on safari.
Another golden sunrise followed another beautiful night under the stars. We gathered for breakfast, eager to see what the day would bring. Midway through our morning game drive, we stumbled upon something completely unexpected. Suddenly, a male lion started sprinting just 10 feet from our cars. We watched him chase down a warthog and successfully catch it by the neck. We were in complete shock at what we had just witnessed-it felt like we were inside a nature documentary. We headed back to camp for lunch, with the girls sharing their own versions of the incredible hunt they had watched firsthand. While we were telling stories, Mashine suddenly interrupted us, shouting, “Cheetah! Cheetah! Get in the car!” We piled into the safari cars and drove just outside of camp. You would have thought we were the luckiest girls in the world! Right in front of us was a cheetah stalking a gazelle. We watched her carefully calculate which animal to isolate before breaking into a jog and then her iconic sprint. Joseph and Mashine kept telling us how incredibly lucky we were to witness two successful hunts right in front of us. Autumn, our group photographer, captured amazing photos of both kills. After that unforgettable experience, we continued on another game drive. We saw many warthogs-Maddie’s favorite-as well as secretary birds, bee-eaters, and countless giraffes, elephants, and antelope. We soaked in every bit of the Serengeti’s beauty, feeling incredibly grateful to be there. Back at camp, we enjoyed another amazing dinner. The girls sang their favorite songs, got silly while helping with the dishes, and ended another successful day with moonup beneath the stars. Tricia had everyone crying with laughter as she shared some of her funniest moments from the trip.
For our final full day in the Serengeti, we were once again awakened by golden morning light and giant hot air balloons drifting overhead. Today was our Great Migration day! It was time to head to the western corridor of the park to see the wildebeest and zebras. To start the morning, we spotted another cheetah! This one wasn’t quite as ambitious as our previous sighting. She seemed to be attempting to catch breakfast, but with a hyena lurking nearby, waiting to steal her meal, she had to be strategic. Her strategy, however, looked a lot like running around for fun. She chased gazelles and mongooses but never fully committed. Eventually, we decided she simply wanted some morning entertainment. We said goodbye to our new cheetah friend and continued west until our guides heard another exciting radio call. Before we knew it, we were just feet away from a mama lion nursing her one-month-old cub. The girls unanimously agreed that the cub was the cutest thing they had ever seen. The tiny baby waddled around before cuddling up next to its mom in the soft morning light. As we continued west, the landscape changed. It became greener and hillier, dotted with zebras and baboons. We stopped for lunch at one of the Serengeti gates, where the girls took great pictures outside the safari cars. After lunch, we headed north because the migration had moved. Finally, we found the wildebeest! The girls loved standing up in the safari cars to admire the incredible views while, of course, having a dance party. We made it back to camp just in time for one final breathtaking Serengeti sunset. It really does feel like The Lion King-surrounded by wildlife, endless skies, and landscapes that hardly seem real. We shared one last wonderful dinner together before a sentimental moonup. How did the trip go by so fast?
The next morning, we woke the girls from their cuddle-puddle mega tent. It was so sad, but it was time to go. We had one final road trip to the airport! On our drive out of the Serengeti, we were lucky enough to see even more lions. Right beside our car was a male lion with porcupine spines sticking out of his side-hopefully he learned his lesson! Then we spotted tons, actually, tons, of baby cubs perched on a rock, waiting for breakfast to be delivered by their parents.We stopped at the famous Ngorongoro Crater, where breathtaking views and chilly winds welcomed us. Throughout the drive, we listened to plenty of Taylor Swift and all of the girls’ favorite songs. We also stopped for souvenirs so the girls could bring gifts home for friends and family-and, of course, to grab their last few cans of Pringles, a classic safari snack. It was hard to say goodbye to a group that never failed to make us laugh and keep us entertained. We know they will remember this trip forever, and so will we.
Thank you so much for sharing your girls with Moondance, Tanzania, and us. We love them, and we miss them already!
<3 Riley and Evie
Soaking Up the Sun!!
July 17, 2026
JAMBO from Zanzibar! After our adventures in mainland Tanzania, it was time to trade mountain views for turquoise water!! We had a relaxed breakfast and morning at our hotel and then took a short flight from Arusha to the beautiful island of Zanzibar, where warm ocean air greeted us the moment we stepped off the plane. Fun fact: Tanzania gets its name from the combination of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which officially joined together in the 1960s!
The drive to our hostel gave us our first glimpses of island life. The girls noticed how different Zanzibar felt from the mainland-from the colorful mosques to the bright blue Indian Ocean peeking through the palm trees. Everyone was eager to settle into our tropical home for the next few days. We arrived at our hostel, dropped our bags, and then headed straight to the dive shop, which quickly became one of our favorite places. The Open Water students learned how to assemble their scuba equipment, while our certified divers refreshed their skills. It didn’t take long before everyone was feeling confident and excited for the days ahead. We wrapped up the afternoon with some beach time, ice cream by the water, and a Moonup under palm trees and the stars!
The next morning marked a huge milestone-the first time breathing underwater for many of the girls! During pool training, they practiced important scuba skills like clearing their masks, recovering their regulators, and sharing air with a buddy. Learning to scuba dive takes patience, focus, and courage, and it was incredible watching everyone’s confidence grow with each new skill. While the Open Water students were learning the ropes, Phoebe and Maddie had a chill morning by the pool, swimming and playing some ping pong. After training, we spent a relaxing afternoon on the beach and by the pool listening to music, reading, and enjoying snacks before another stop for ice cream. That evening we had a popcorn movie night, watching 27 Dresses, (one of Alexa’s all time favorite movies and suggestion!), on a projector set up at our hostel. We leaned into the all-girls trip vibes with a classic rom com!
Soon it was finally time for the open ocean. We loaded into a colorful dala dala truck, Phoebe and Riley leading the group in singing some of our favorite songs on the ride, before climbing in a traditional wooden boat that carried us out to the dive site near the Matemwe Atoll. The water was almost impossibly blue, and the excitement on the boat was contagious. Our instructors Dullah and Harun kept everyone smiling with music, dancing, and endless enthusiasm as we prepared for our first ocean dives. Any nerves disappeared the moment everyone surfaced from that first dive. The girls couldn’t wait to share everything they had seen-parrotfish, trumpetfish, lionfish, triggerfish, pufferfish, eels, and more! Autumn was especially pumped about the first day of diving in the ocean, and she was a natural!! Between dives we enjoyed fresh fruit, chapatis (a traditional bread, similar to naan), and plenty of laughs before heading back underwater for another unforgettable dive. Maddie had fun snorkeling, swimming down to check out the coral heads and chase after fish. After our morning of diving, we spent the afternoon soaking up more sun on the beach. One of the biggest highlights of our time in Zanzibar happened that evening when we were welcomed into a local village for a traditional cooking class. Families invited us into their homes, where we prepared dinner together from scratch. Some girls mixed dough, others chopped vegetables, and another team worked on dessert. Several girls quickly bonded with the neighborhood children who had joined the fun. Tricia and Liza made particularly special bonds with the kids, running and playing with them. Sitting down together to enjoy the meal we had prepared felt incredibly special and reminded us how food has a way of bringing people together across cultures. Ryan absolutely LOVED the cooking class-she has some awesome chef skills.
By our second day of diving, everyone looked like seasoned pros. Watching the girls confidently set up their own gear, complete buddy checks, and stride into the ocean was so awesome. The newly certified divers finished their final skills, and then got to simply enjoy the reefs and explore the underwater world. After saying heartfelt goodbyes to our amazing dive instructors, we celebrated with a beachfront lunch before spending a relaxing time on bean bags on a deck overlooking the water.
Our final day in Zanzibar was just as memorable. On the way to Stone Town, we visited a spice farm where we smelled, tasted, and learned about everything from vanilla and cinnamon to nutmeg, turmeric, peppercorns, and tropical fruits. One unforgettable moment was watching a local climber scale a towering coconut tree while singing “Jambo Bwana.” Charlotte gave climbing the coconut tree a try, and I am convinced she could have climbed all the way to the top if we let her. We enjoyed fresh coconut water and fruit right from the tree! After lunch, we continued into historic Stone Town, wandering through its winding streets and colorful markets in search of souvenirs. Beaded bracelets, spices, and locally roasted coffee were popular finds. It was also a double-ice cream kind of afternoon. 🙂 Finley, our resident cat lover, had so much fun snapping photos of all the cats wandering the streets of stone town. If the day couldn’t get any better, we ended it with a surprise sunset sail aboard a traditional wooden dhow boat. With music playing, sodas in hand, and the sun setting over the Indian Ocean, it was the perfect way to celebrate an incredible time on the island. Kate had the entire group cracking up during the cruise, her silliness always brightening our day! Zanzibar gave us unforgettable memories both above and below the water and incredible cultural experiences that I know we will carry with us forever. As we pack our bags this evening, excitement is already building for our next adventure.
Thank you for sharing your daughters with us this summer. Watching them embrace every new experience has been such a joy. We can’t wait to see what the Serengeti has in store!! Asante sana!
<3 Riley and Evie
Thank you’s from your girls!
Autumn: Thank you so much gram and pepa for this trip! It’s been an amazing experience and I’m so thankful. Love you!!! Please make the coke cake
Kate: Hey mom and dad!!! Thank you so much for sending me on this trip. It has been the greatest experience ever and have made great friends!!! Please do not forget my wife savor. I love and miss y’all so much and I’m so thankful!
Liza: hey mom!!!! Thank you so much for sending me on this trip!! I have had so much fun! I have made amazing friends and I had so so so much fun scuba diving!!! I love you and miss you!!
Alexa: hi mom and dad!! Tysm for sending me on this trip ily a lot. I’ve made so many friends and it’s been so fun. 🤩 I miss y’all a lot and hope ur having fun in atl. Also im scuba certified now! So yay ily and imy bye see y’all soon!
Tricia: hi mom and dad!! Thank you so much for sending me on this trip! I’ve made such great friends and I’m actually having a blast!!! Love y’all see y’all soon!🍠
Charlotte: Hi mom and dad I’ve been having so much fun!! Thank you for sending me on this trip! It’s been so much fun and I’ve made so many great friends but can’t wait to see yall!
Phoebe: Hey yall I’m having a blast!!!! Got yall some gifts today that I can’t wait to give to yall.Thank you for sending me on this trip I am so thankful!
Riley: Hi mom and dad!! I’m having so much fun. Thanks so much for sending me on this trip it’s so awesome!!!
Finley: Hi mom and dad!! I miss you guys so much, I’m so excited to tell you guys everything. Thank you so much for sending me here! Love y’all!!!
Maddie: Hey mom and dad! Miss you guys so much. I’m having actually the best time. We leave for Seringetti tmr. Please make crab legs and steak for dinner when I’m home. love you miss u!
Ryan: Hey Fam!! I am having so much fun. Scuba diving was amazing and tomorrow we will be in the Serengeti. Thank you so much for sending me on this trip and hopefully winning the parke war 🤞. Love y’all so much see you soooooonn 🤿🦒🇹🇿
Jambo from Africa!
July 14, 2026
JAMBO from Tanzania and Zanzibar!! WOW our trip has been off to an amazing start. Beginning our trip in Maasailand, we had such an impactful experience spending time with the Maasai people in their homeplace, learning about their culture and traditions. The girls have all reflected on how much they appreciate starting their trip with this section, becoming rooted in a sense of place in Africa, before jumping into scuba and safari.
We met an enthusiastic, excited group of girls at the airport and they have kept up their awesome energy every single day since. Our bus ride from the airport to the hotel was full of animated conversation-the girls were fast friends! At our hotel, we were met with the comfort of lavender towels to clean our faces and hands, and classic Moondance first night pizza. After a Moonup underneath centuries old trees and new Southern hemisphere stars, the girls were off to bed in their cozy rooms decorated with African art.
The next morning we had a delicious breakfast of crepes, omelets, and fruit and enjoyed getting to know one another as we walked along the riverwalk of our hotel, monkeys swinging in the trees above our heads. Then we were off to the races headed to the first section of our trip! We arrived midmorning at our lodge in the shade of the Sacred Mukuru Mountain where we would be spending the next few nights. The warmth and spirit of the Maasai community greeted us from the moment we arrived, beginning with a traditional welcome dance. The performance featured chants and the striking of shields against the ground-a tradition rooted in the Maasai’s history of meeting neighboring tribes and determining whether visitors came in peace. As we sipped refreshing papaya-mango juice, we were guided to the caves that would be our home for the next few nights. Each cave felt like stepping into another world. Hand-beaded dreamcatchers, colorful hanging stars, and authentic Maasai decor filled the space, while the bright red and blue bedding reflected the bold colors of Maasai culture. Our first meal was served in the circular lodge. Once a place of prayer for the local Maasai community, the space carried a sense of peace that we found ourselves appreciating throughout our stay. After lunch, we had time to settle into our caves before spending the afternoon learning more about the Maasai people, their traditions, and the way of life they have preserved for generations.
We began our afternoon of activities with a hike up to the whispering cave, a sacred place the Maasai people go to to pray. We were blessed with a Maasai chant, and given a leaf to carry with us as a memory of what we prayed for at the cave. Liza was our light and positivity on the hike, bringing happy energy and starting up fun conversations. Then it was time for a rungu competition! The rungu is a handcrafted wooden club traditionally used to protect cattle by scaring away predators such as hyenas. After watching the Maasai warriors hit a woven target hanging from a tree, all the girls gave it a try. It was harder than it looked, but most everyone managed to hit the target once! From there, we walked to an open cavern where two trees rose in the center. Our guide, Peter, explained that these trees are sacred to the Maasai people-a peaceful place for prayer, reflection, and meditation. Throughout the afternoon, we were continually impressed by Peter’s depth of knowledge and his ability to switch between English, Swahili, and the Maasai language as he shared stories of his culture. We all agreed that Peter was one of the kindest, gentlest people we had ever met. The experience continued with a lively traditional dance performed by members of the lodge’s Maasai community. Before long, we all joined in on the dancing! We also learned about the Maasai’s warrior traditions through a demonstration of their fighting techniques. One of the most interesting demonstrations came next, as our guides showed us how to start a fire using sticks, dried donkey droppings, and grass. The fire was lit inside the Forgiveness Cave, a gathering place where conflicts are resolved. As the afternoon came to a close, we gathered around the campfire while our guide, Praygod, shared stories about the Maasai people’s origin and history. Ryan asked such thoughtful, engaged questions that demonstrated how intently she had been listening to all that the Maasai had taught us throughout the afternoon. That evening, we returned to the lodge for dinner, bundled in warm wool blankets. We enjoyed our Moonup in the sauna room, ending the evening cozy and warm!
The next day was dedicated to exploring the local community and gaining a better understanding of daily life for the Maasai people. We began at a community health clinic nestled beneath Mt. Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain, after Kilimanjaro. Surrounded by gardens and greenery, the clinic felt peaceful and inviting-somewhere you want to come to heal! We learned how the clinic blends modern medicine with traditional healing practices, with patients leaving not only with prescribed medications but also herbal remedies and teas. After the clinic, we visited a nearby orphanage. A teenage boy proudly led us around their colorful classrooms, playground, and backyard, eager to share his home with us. Tricia and Alexa were especially excited to get to say hi to a few of the younger children at the orphanage. Next came one of the highlights of the day, a visit to the Secondary School in Sustainable Tourism. Students close in age to the girls welcomed us and proudly introduced us to their campus. The school teaches young people the practical skills for careers across Tanzania’s tourism industry, whether their dream is to become a safari guide, a chef, a hotel manager, or another hospitality professional. It was so cool to see students learning to cook in the professional kitchen and practicing reception skills in the model hotel lobby room. Sustainability is woven into every part of the campus. Solar panels provide much of the school’s power, students help maintain an on-campus garden, and recycled plastic collected from the community is transformed into colorful works of art. Maddie especially bonded with one of the younger students at the school, asking him thoughtful questions and helping him practice his English. Lunch was served outdoors beneath the branches of a tree, with beautiful views stretching out around us. Our final stop after lunch was a shop where women were hard at work creating colorful clothes, bags, and headbands. When we got back to the lodge, we hung out by the pool and played card games, starting to really bond together as a group. After a lovely dinner, we ended the evening with another cozy Moonup session in the sauna.
We began the next day well before sunrise with one of the biggest adventures of our trip-a hike to the summit of Mt. Mukuru!!! Just before 5:00 a.m., we strapped on our headlamps on our heads and followed our guides, Praygod and Solomon, into the darkness as we began the hike. The trail was quiet, with just our footsteps and conversations as we made our way steadily uphill. The group did awesome, keeping positive energy and humor the whole way through. Kate would occasionally start running up the trail, making the whole group crack up laughing. Our guides Praygod and Solomon led us in singing “Jambo Bwana,” and Charlotte and Riley encouraged our group the whole way, keeping the vibes up. After about two hours, we reached the peak and were literally inside of a cloud-it felt surreal. Autumn, our expert photographer, snapped some awesome photos on her camera. We enjoyed some coffee and tea at the top, laughing about our journey up the mountain. We were amazed by how much elevation we had gained in such a short time. The descent brought just as many memories as the climb. Phoebe led the group in song, and our best performance was undoubtedly All Too Well, the 10 minute version. About halfway down, we paused for a picnic breakfast and more tea and coffee, enjoying the chance to relive the highlights of our early morning adventure. The rest of the morning was spent relaxing after our early morning-reading, resting, and soaking up the peaceful atmosphere by the pool. That afternoon, our group visited a Maasai “boma” or village, learning about the ways that the Maasai live together in community. As we walked through the boma, we discovered that everything has a purpose-from the entrance gate and livestock enclosures to the placement of each family’s home. We were especially moved by the way families share the responsibility of raising children. The Maasai’s strong culture of community was inspiring to witness. Our final activity before dinner was practicing Maasai archery, shooting arrows at a target with a handmade wooden bow. It was, once again, harder than we expected, and we laughed through our dropped arrows and missed shots. That night we had a magical final evening at our lodge, gazing at the stars wrapped up in our wool blankets.
For our final morning in Maasailand, we gathered beneath the shade of a tree for a Maasai beading workshop led by two elderly women, affectionately introduced by our guide Peter as the “Mamas.” Sitting together on cushions, we crafted colorful bracelets while the women sang as they worked. For our all-girls group, sharing this time with these women felt especially meaningful. Finley loved the opportunity to be creative! After one final lunch together, it was time to say goodbye to our guides who had started to feel like family. Praygod had become especially important to our experience, and we were so sad to leave him! As we pulled away from the lodge on the bus, our Maasai friends gathered to sing us a farewell song.
Back in Arusha, we settled into our accommodation and had a delicious dinner. The girls went to sleep with excitement to head to Zanzibar the next morning. Our time together has already been filled with unforgettable moments, and there is still so much to look forward to. Thank you for making this incredible experience possible. Asante sana!
<3 Riley + Evie
Shoutouts from your girls!!
Finley- Hi mom, dad, and thomas (+micaela)! I miss you guys so much but I’m having a blast, can’t wait to tell you all about it. The culture here is so cool and so is the food. All the sights I’ve seen are so amazing. I’ll see y’all so soon!! Love Finny
Tricia- Hey mom and dad! Having sooo much fun!! We are scuba diving tomorrow! It’s awesome here, I can’t wait for the next few days!! Tell Keely I say happy birthday and I love and miss her!! Love Tricia
Alexa- hey mom and dad! It’s been so fun out here loving it so far. It would be great if one of you could run my car to the car wash it needs it bad. Gracie Maggie Nicole Amina Katherine I miss y’all a lot plz pick me up💕love Alexa
Riley-Hi Mom Dad and Will!! I am having soo much fun and Africa is the coolest! Love y’all and miss y’all- also tell Zoe and the pets I love and miss them
Phoebe – hey y’all!! I am having an amazing time in Africa!! We just made it to Zanzibar and it is soooo pretty. I miss y’all so much and please text Lava that I miss her and I’m so excited to see everyone. Love y’all see you soon💕💕💕
Liza – hi! Africa has been so fun! We just got to Zanzibar and we started our scuba dive training today and it was so much fun! I’m so excited the beach is so pretty! I miss you mom Good luck this week! Tell Maisie I miss her and I hope she has fun with her friends at the beach! I love y’all!!
Ryan- Hey everyone! Africa is amazing!! I live and miss y’all so much. We got to hangout with the Maasai tribe and we did a super hard sunrise hike but I’m so proud of myself for finishing it. Today we did our first dive in Zanzibar! Tell my friends I love and miss them too. Talk to y’all soon. Love Ryan ❤️❤️
Charlotte- Hi Fam! I’m having so much fun. We just got to Zanzibar and did our first day of scuba diving, it’s so pretty here and tomorrow we get to scuba dive in the ocean! Isie, Caro and MW: I miss y’all so much and can’t wait to come back and see you guys!
Maddie- Hey! I miss you guys! I am having a great time, besides the fact I can’t scuba drive, really sucks, but other than that it’s amazing. I did the 7 mile hike and ngl did it pretty good. It’s more fun when I’m not being forced to do it in Utah. Anyways tell Weners and Isaac I miss them! And leave my room alone so when I come home it’s cozy and how I want it not all neat. Miss and Love you!
Autumn- Helloo, I’m in Zanzibar right now scuba diving🤿!! We went on a 7 mile hike and visited schools and villages. We are going to the Serengeti in a few nights. Im so excited to show y’all all the pictures.. I love y’all so much and PLEASE make chicken pot pie for when I’m back!!! Stock up on my honey chicken too!💕💕
Kate-Helloooo!!!! I’m having the best time ever, we’re in Zanzibar now and I’m so excited to scuba dive. Tanzania was so awesome and learned a lot about the Masi people. When y’all come get me from the airport please bring me wifesavor: 4 strip with mac and green beans, lemonade, and a thing of honey mustard! I love and miss y’all soooooo much!
Safe Arrival!
July 8, 2026
Hello TNZ Families!
We heard from our leaders this afternoon 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
