Justin Bell

Articles written by Justin Bell

Usangu Plains

Ruaha National Park is Tanzania´s second largest and is undoubtedly one of my favourite parks. It covers an area of 20,226 km2 (7,809 sq mi), which is…

Mokoro ride

The mokoro ride

There were no thundering hooves of fleeing buffalo or barking of zebra this afternoon. Even the coos of the turtle and wood doves were…

Contrast of giraffes and gnus

A long, long time ago

As I stand on the western slopes of Ngorongoro Crater looking out over the vast Serengeti Plain, heads of giraffes appear and disappear between…

Qualities of a Guide

Why does A Step Ahead place such importance on your guide when you travel with us? Recently the travel industry, and especially the luxury…