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Ruffa Gutierrez enjoys wildlife experience in Africa: ‘Rediscovering myself in the heart of Africa’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

Push Team

<p>Actress Ruffa Gutierrez took to social media to share her unforgettable wildlife encounters during her recent trip to Serval Wildlife in Tanzania, East Africa.</p><p>On Instagram, Ruffa posted a photo of herself sitting beside a sleeping female white lion named Clara.</p><p>“A close encounter with Clara, the female white lion, who fell asleep on me. 🦁✨ Nothing compares to witnessing wildlife thrive freely in their natural home. 🌍🐾,” Ruffa wrote. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-24" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DObAFkxDc0k/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A24%2C%22os%22%3A15107718.299999952%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-24" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She clarified that the experience took place in a safe and ethical setting. “Please note: No animals were sedated or harmed during my photo op with Clara, the lioness. 🦁 As an animal lover, I would never support such practices. This encounter took place in a safe, ethical environment where Clara is free and well cared for. 🥰.”</p><p>In another post, the actress happily shared her chance to feed a zebra.</p><p>“Escaped the chaos of Manila and found a new friend in East Africa. 🦓✨ My favorite zebra — and yes, I even got to feed her! 🥰🙌🏻,” she expressed.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOYlkW2EmJP/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A15089612%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Ruffa revealed that the trip marked her first solo travel in more than a decade.</p><p>“For the first time in over a decade, I’m embarking on an exotic holiday without my family, closest friends, or a partner. This is uncharted territory—stepping away from familiar comforts and embracing the unknown.,” she shared.</p><p>She went on: “Traveling solo means traveling free. It’s my chance to rediscover myself. It’s about building confidence, embracing the unexpected, and finding joy in the adventure of simply being me. ❤️” </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOAWCIUCOKy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A15070561.799999952%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="833" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Her journey began at Tarangire National Park, where she saw elephants up close. </p><p>“Exploring Africa’s elephant paradise—home to the largest concentration of elephants in the world—surrounded by majestic acacia and baobab trees. 🌍✨ From 9AM to 5PM, our first safari game drive was nothing short of magical. 🦒🦓🦁 So come with me—into the wild, into the unknown, and into a new chapter of growth and discovery. 💫,” she wrote.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOGCiL2DYvQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A15050401.5%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="823" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She also described her first day in the bush as “unforgettable,” recalling elephants strolling near their lodge during lunch and a visit to Safariland, which she called the “gateway to Tanzania’s culture.”</p><p>“So much has happened since we landed that I can’t even put it all into words! ✨ Most of the time there’s no signal—so instead of chasing WiFi, I’m chasing sunrises, sunsets, and the magic of the wild Savannah. 🌅🦒🐘,” she stated. “The African art is stunning! 🎨🌍. I was greeted by elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and more — roaming free in their natural home. Truly a magical, once-in-a-lifetime moment. 🌍💛. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOJDLNHjRVq/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A15031614%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="823" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>One of the highlights of her trip was seeing the Great Migration at Serengeti National Park.</p><p>“Rediscovering myself in the heart of Africa 🇹🇿✨ From the Ngorongoro Crater to the northern Serengeti—home of the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests cross the Mara River in one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles. Truly, YOLO! 🦒🐘,” she said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOQGzOtEkYG/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A15013974.100000024%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="524" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOK2lDajfyA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A14965753.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She recalled witnessing not just one, but three river crossings in a single day.</p><p>“What started as a slow morning at Mara Mara Tented Lodge turned into the experience of a lifetime. Our Pinoy group with @miguuexpeditions witnessed not one, but three Great Migration river crossings in just six hours—a rare gift of nature. 😍🥹,” she remarked.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOTeLO5jW4N/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A14949076.299999952%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="734" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“Before me unfolded the dramatic spectacle of the Great Migration—thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other grazers surging forward as the ground shook, rivers raged, dust rose, and hungry crocodiles waited. 🐊🐊🐊 The greatest show on earth, unfolding right before my eyes. 🐃🦓🐊✨Will forever be grateful for this day.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOQ37w4Erv7/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A14932437%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="823" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Meanwhile, Ruffa also made sure to celebrate her youngest daughter Venice’s 21st birthday, even from afar. In her post, she expressed pride in Venice, who is now a sophomore in college taking up Political Science.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOdB2sHEu2b/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A14917968.299999952%2C%22ls%22%3A48402.299999952316%2C%22le%22%3A48407%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="725" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“You’ve grown into a strong, independent young woman—and you’re really thriving in this new chapter of your life. 💫😍🥺 Even if I can’t be beside you today, every day feels like your birthday in my heart. ❤️ We’ll celebrate together very soon! ✈️🌍🇺🇸,” she wrote.</p>

<p>Actress Ruffa Gutierrez meets new 'friends' during her trip to Africa.</p>

Actress Ruffa Gutierrez meets new 'friends' during her trip to Africa.