For as long as I can remember, “take a safari” has been on my bucket list, so when an opportunity finally presented itself, Daryle & I jumped on it. Only after the trip, did I realize just how much there was to know when choosing an African adventure. In an effort to help you make […]
The Big 5
If you are thinking of going on an African safari for your vacation then you’ve probably heard the term, “The Big 5.” The term comes from a time when African safari meant hunting animals on foot through the wilds of the African bush with just a rifle and your wits. The Big 5 were the […]
Chobe National Park, Botswana
July 22, 2013 – Chobe National Park, Botswana While we were in Victoria Falls we were able to take a one-day trip into Botswana. What we saw and experienced, along with what we’ve heard from other travellers and Africans makes us want to go back to see more. Botswana is known for its density of […]
Safari Camping
Safari Camping in Tsavo, Kenya – August 2013 Lions Bluff Lodge. located above the 125,000-acre Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary (where we saw the lions) has an award-winning lodge. In fact it’s the only property I’ve ever seen with a 99% thumbs up on Tripadvisor. Its not unreasonable for a safari lodge, but a little pricey for our […]
The Lions of Tsavo
Lions of Tsavo! The one major missing sighting on our African adventure was the lion, until last week. Last week, on a final mission to see a lion, we braved the Mombasa-Nairobi Road and headed to the Lumo Conservancy, just outside Tsavo West. I was holding my breath, so hoping to see some lions. Halfway […]
Taking a Ride on an Elephant
In Victoria Falls, Daryle and I unexpectedly encountered the opportunity to ride an elephant, so we took it. As a popular tourist destination, Victoria Falls has all manner of animal-centered opportunities, as well as an array of adrenaline-junkie activities – and there are no shortage of people who’d like guide you to a place to […]
