East Africa Trip Wrap-Up, Lessons Learned, and Thanks
Today I will bid kwa heri (farewell) to East Africa. Or perhaps tutaonana (we will see each other again) would … Continue reading East Africa Trip Wrap-Up, Lessons Learned, and Thanks
Masai Mara, Aug. 14
Up, Up and Away Way back in 1967, The 5th Dimension inquired, “Would you like to ride in my beautiful … Continue reading Masai Mara, Aug. 14
Masai Mara, Aug. 13
There is no such thing as sleeping in when you’re on a safari. I admit to some (unvoiced) grumbling when … Continue reading Masai Mara, Aug. 13
Serengeti/Masai Mara, Aug. 12
This safari has been the gift that keeps on giving. Every day I come back to the lodge after seeing … Continue reading Serengeti/Masai Mara, Aug. 12
Serengeti National Park, Aug. 10-11
One of my tour mates has an admirable penchant for cuing up songs on his iPhone to suit the wildlife … Continue reading Serengeti National Park, Aug. 10-11
Ngorongoro Crater, Aug. 9
Some places are so spectacular they deserve to be named twice: Bora Bora and Pago Pago come to mind. Ngorongoro … Continue reading Ngorongoro Crater, Aug. 9
Lake Manyara, Tanzania (Aug. 7-8)
I closed yesterday’s post with our late afternoon arrival at the lovely Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. The remainder of the … Continue reading Lake Manyara, Tanzania (Aug. 7-8)
Amboseli National Park, Part 2 and Travel to Tanzania’s Lake Manyara
Going on safari is the inverse of visiting a zoo. In a zoo, the animals are caged and the humans … Continue reading Amboseli National Park, Part 2 and Travel to Tanzania’s Lake Manyara
Amboseli National Park, Part 1
The name “Amboseli” comes from a word in the Maa language (the indigenous tongue of the Maasai people) that means … Continue reading Amboseli National Park, Part 1
Nairobi, Kenya (Aug. 3-4)
On my many excellent trips with Odysseys Unlimited, one constant has been the friendliness, competence, and knowledge of the tour … Continue reading Nairobi, Kenya (Aug. 3-4)
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