Final Game Drive in Masai Mara
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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
Category Archives: Africa
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
Chocolate Cake in Nairobi
Today’s a rest day in Nairobi, the capitol of Kenya. We don’t do all that much, but good food and company make this one of my favorite days of the trip (chocolate cake might’ve had something to do with it). Continue reading
The Time a Kenyan School Bus Saved My Life
True story: a bus of Kenyan schoolchildren saved my life from an advancing herd of wild buffalo. 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
Wildlife Walk at Crater Lake
It’s the closest I’ve been to wildlife without the safety of a vehicle — walking through Crater Lake reserve with giraffes, zebras, and deadly buffalo. Continue reading
Camping at Lake Naivasha
We’re back in Kenya, about to spend a few days at Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley. Here’s a brief introduction to our scenic campsite and wildlife in the area. Continue reading
RECAP: Rwanda
I spent a single day in Rwanda which was just enough time to fall for this beautiful land. From the scenic countryside to busting capital Kigali, here’s a recap of the handful of posts I wrote about my time in Rwanda. Continue reading