. . . And some parting photos from our time in Nairobi. Philip greeted us at our hotel promptly at […]
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More Nairobi Highlights – Kenyan Elephants, Coffee & Culture
Observing herds of elephants in their natural environment is awe-inspiring, but sometimes the animals need a helping hand from humans. […]
If You Have Only One Day in Nairobi . . .
Make sure you check out the Giraffe Center! We spent the first day of our Road Scholar group tour (prior […]
Up Close & Personal at Maasai Mara
The final stop on our safari was Maasai Mara National Reserve, where we were treated to a few ‘up close […]
Tent Camping with Wild Animals in Serengeti National Park
So the tent was pretty nice, but it was open range and prime habitat for elephants, lions, snakes and whatever […]
Perched at the Edge of Ngorongoro Crater
The first order of business was learning to pronounce ‘Ngorongoro.’ Never quite got it – that initial ‘ng’ sound doesn’t […]
Traveling Between Wildlife Parks & Meeting the People of Tanzania
Upon exiting Amboseli National Park in Kenya, our driver suggested that during the drive to the Tanzanian border, we would […]
Kenya’s Magnificent ‘Salty Dust Place’
Officially known as Amboseli National Park, the word ‘Amboseli’ is derived from a Maasai term for salty dust. It was […]
Just Passing Through 