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Day 1 Nairobi – Arusha

Day one of my next African adventure which is an “East African Encounter”. This tour will take us through Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya and I love it as it’s packed with wildlife in some of the most beautiful game … Continue reading

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Day 7 – Masai Mara

With no incidents in the night, no need for zip lock plastic bags (you will have to ask those who have been on safari about the need for a bag at night in your tent when times are desperate!?)  and … Continue reading

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Day 5 – Lake Naivasha

Happy Birthday Liz!!! Today it was another early start for some as it was a walk to Crater Lake.  A leisurely walk through the wilderness where we came up close to giraffes, antelope and warthogs.  No leopards decided to make a … Continue reading

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Day 2 – Nakuru National Park

Monday morning started off early with a 5am wake up call, for the start of todays adventure.  The thought of the big 5 – Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Rhino & Leopards meant that everyone was eagerly looking forward to the 12 … Continue reading

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Day 1 – Nairobi to Nakuru

Today we started our African adventure.  We met at the Heron Hotel in Nairobi bright and early.   We met our guide, driver, cook and our fellow African explorers.  Unfortunately one of our fellow travellers had a case of food poisoning … Continue reading

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Fish River Canyon, Day 66

If you were a geologist, Fish River Canyon would be your heaven.  This place has been around for a long, long time.  We may look into the canyon and say, ‘Nice view’. A geologist would see a story unfold and … Continue reading

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Cheetah Park, Day 59

Namibia has one of the largest populations of cheetahs in all of Africa.  Because of their population numbers they are found outside of the National Parks and come onto local farms and kill livestock.  This upsets local farmers and they … Continue reading

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Etosha National Park, Day 57, and 58

Etosha National Park is the best National park in Namibia to see game.  However in the rainy season like anywhere else in Africa, spotting game becomes more of a challenge.  It all comes down to the 2 essentials you need … Continue reading

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Chobe River, Day 50

After excess adrenaline and excess partying it was time to leave Vic Falls and Zim behind.  Zimbabwe was great to us and we saw and did alot of activities during those days so it was sad to say goodbye.  However … 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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