Kilimanjaro Day 1: Jungle Walk
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It’s Day 1 of our Kilimanjaro hike and we have 10km through jungle terrain ahead of us. To quote Dr. Seuss, “Today is the day! Your mountain is waiting so get on your way!” Continue reading
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Good Hope School – Moshi, Tanzania
We arrive in Moshi, Tanzania and spend an unforgettable afternoon visiting kids at the Good Hope school. Continue reading
Touring the Karen Blixen Museum
A touch of Hollywood in Africa — we visit the home once owned by Danish author Karen Blixen, whose autobiography ‘Out of Africa’ was based on her life in Kenya. Key props and Meryl Streep’s costumes are on display. Continue reading
The Time I Made Out with a Giraffe
At the Giraffe Center in Nairobi, each guest is given food which they use to lure the giraffes closer for photos ops… and kisses. Continue reading
Little Orphan Elephants in Kenya
Baby elephants! Is there anything more adorable? The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi raises orphan elephants and there’s a public feeding every morning. Prepare for cuteness overload. Continue reading
Final Game Drive in Masai Mara
It’s our last day in the Masai Mara and we head out on an early morning game drive. We spot lions ready to make a kill — will they go for it? Continue reading
Visiting a Traditional Masai Village
Today we’ll visit a traditional Masai village in Kenya to learn more about their customs and rituals (spoiler alert – the village kids steal the show). Continue reading
Safari Highlights of Masai Mara
On today’s six-hour game drive in the Masai Mara, the wildlife brings its A game — we spot lions, ostriches, elephants, hippos, crocs, and wildebeests. Check out the photo highlights. Continue reading
Masai Mara – The Jewel of Kenya
We’ve arrived at Masai Mara National Reserve — our first game drive is impressive; we spot feasting cheetahs, elephants rolling in mud, and a one-eyed lion. Continue reading
Hell’s Gate National Park
Today I’m exploring Hells Gate National Park by bicycle, including a steep trek through a canyon gorge and getting up close and personal with wildlife. Continue reading