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Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar, Day 29 to 31

After a hectic day in Stone Town we head to the more relaxed Sunset Bungalows one of many resorts along Kendwa beach. Here we enjoy the beach at our door step. From your room it is just a short walk … Continue reading

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Stone Town, Zanzibar, Day 28

AAAAH!!  The relaxation of Zanzibar.  Yes it is hot and yes it is humid. But who cares? Especially when you have the beach and the sun. The first day is spent in Stone Town,  a World Heritage site and where … Continue reading

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Dar es Salaam and the Zanzibar challenge, Day 27

The Zanzibar challenge is a 5 stage event that started at Dar es Salaam and finished on the last night of Zanzibar. The team names for this event, ‘The UN’, ‘Kiwi Cougars’, ‘ACDD’, ‘The Upgraders’, ‘The Warthags’ and ‘The 3 … Continue reading

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Snake Park, Day 26

Last night was spent celebrating the end of a great safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.   The reason for the celebrations was because it was the introduction of 4 new people to the trip and the farewell for three more … Continue reading

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Day 24, 25

The Crater is the reason why the Serengeti and Masai Mara produce such a fertile environment for all these African beasts.  Before this volcano exploded millions of years ago it is estimated to have been between 4 and 5km high … Continue reading

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Serengeti National Park, Day 23, 24

To appreciate the greatness of East Africa game parks is to understand their connections to each other. The Ngorongoro Crater is joined to the Serengeti and the Serengeti joined to the Masai Mara. Combined they create an area more than … Continue reading

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Ruhengeri, Day 19 and 20

After the excitement of the Gorillas it was good day to have a chill out day and take it all in.   Also a good day to spend cleaning clothes after that muddy trek.   It was the final day on the trip for 3 … Continue reading

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Gorillas, Day 18

There are between 700 to 800 mountain gorillas left on the planet.  The Virunga Mountains is divided by 3 countries, Rwanda, Uganda and DRC and is the only place in the world where these fascinating creatures can be found.  400 … Continue reading

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Rwanda, Day 17

Crossing into Rwanda means that we are close to the mountain gorillas.  We first need to explore the more serious side of Africa and in Rwanda it is the Genocide museum.  Africa is a wonderful place and once under your … Continue reading

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Queen Elizabeth National Park, Day 15 and 16

As Nakuru National Park is famed for its Rhino, Queen Elizabeth National Park or QENP is famed for its Hippo.  You would have to be blind not to see a hippo in this park.  It is a guarantee! The best … Continue reading

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