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Chitimba Beach, Malawi – Day 34 and 35

We enter into Malawi, the poorest country that we visit on this safari.   A large portion of the country is covered by Lake Malawi  which is located almost at the end of the Great Rift Valley.   Our time in Malawi is very chilled and … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Drive Day to Mbarara, Day 14

Today’s drive day is not a long one but there are a few obstacles.  The first and worst of the day is the Kampala traffic and that is one that is never enjoyed. The next are more enjoyable, especially for … Continue reading

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Lake Nakuru National Park, Day 6 and 7

Lake Nakuru National Park is only 6km from the centre of Nakuru town.  As you drive down the road to the main gate under the Pink Flamingo street lights the first sights are the scattering of local people lying in … Continue reading

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Lake Naivasha, Day 4 and 5

After the dusty roads to and from the Masai Mara it is nice to reach a camp site with great facilities especially hot water and that’s what we got at Crayfish camp. Three nights to freshen up relax and enjoy … Continue reading

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Nairobi, Day 1

Day 1 is like the first day of school. You are a little anxious about being there but excited at the same time. Then you see the truck it is like, wow! How does this work? And for the first … Continue reading

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