Reimagine the traditional African safari

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A pride of lionesses sprawls together in the grass, dozing off a heavy meal in the Serengeti heat. One lifts her head just enough to check on the photographer before drifting back to sleep with the rest of the pride. (Mary Ann Anderson/TNS)

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A spotted hyena settles into an abandoned aardvark burrow for a cool midday nap in Ngorongoro Crater. In the wild, aardvark holes often become ready-made shelters for other animals seeking refuge from the heat. (Mary Ann Anderson/TNS)

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A bush plane touches down on a remote airstrip, bringing guests to the heart of Tanzania’ s wilderness on SkySafari.

A bush plane touches down on a remote airstrip, bringing guests to the heart of Tanzaniaâ€™s wilderness on SkySafari. Every landing is the start of another unforgettable safari adventure. (Mary Ann Anderson/TNS)

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The weathered faces of Maasai women reflect generations of tradition, resilience and community in rural Tanzania. A village visit offers a meaningful glimpse into one of East Africaâ€™s most enduring cultures. (Mary Ann Anderson/TNS)

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Towering elephants roam the floor of Tanzania’ s Ngorongoro Crater, the world’ s largest intact volcanic caldera.

Towering elephants roam the floor of Tanzaniaâ€™s Ngorongoro Crater, the worldâ€™s largest intact volcanic caldera. The UNESCO World Heritage Site offers some of Africaâ€™s most remarkable wildlife viewing. (Mary Ann Anderson/TNS)

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Freshly roasted beans complete the journey from plantation to cup during a coffee demonstration at Arusha Coffee Lodge in Tanzania. Guests experience rich aromas and the craftsmanship behind one of the countryâ€™s finest coffee traditions. (Mary Ann Anderson/TNS)

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A leopard lounges high in an acacia tree, perfectly camouflaged among the branches in Tanzania’ s Tarangire National Park.

A leopard lounges high in an acacia tree, perfectly camouflaged among the branches in Tanzaniaâ€™s Tarangire National Park. Tree-climbing leopards are among the parkâ€™s most thrilling wildlife sightings. (Mary Ann Anderson/TNS)

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Mary Ann Anderson, Tribune News Service

In the crystalline brightness of the afternoon sun, a pride of lionesses and cubs lay sprawled in a luminous tangle of golden fur. Massive paws overlapped, heavy heads rested across one another and long tails flicked lazily against the dust. Their bodies rose and fell in slow, synchronized rhythm, warm breath stirring the dry earth beneath them. From time to time, soft murmurs of contentment slipped from their throats. It was an unforgettable, hypnotic sight, this dozen or so great cats, utterly at ease, gathered into what could only be described as a big cuddle puddle.