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June 28: Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

Posted on July 13, 2012 by East to Hedon

We noticed a subtle difference in our passenger load this morning as a smartly dressed young man climbed into the front passenger seat carrying his briefcase, walkie-talkie,… and an AK-47 Assault Rifle. Patrick introduced us to Samwell, our askari (an armed … Continue reading →

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June 27: Amboseli Day 2

Posted on July 8, 2012 by East to Hedon

We started the morning with a game drive. As we were leaving the lodge compound, we were treated to a spectacular view of Kilimanjaro in the early morning light. Of course we stopped to take photos. (We’ll send you some, … Continue reading →

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June 26: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Posted on July 8, 2012 by East to Hedon

We were torn from the warm embrace of our comfy bed at 5:00 AM – AGAIN! Patrick, our guide and driver from JT Safaris (http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g317068-d318009-r22534296-Julius_Safaris_Day_Trips-Ukunda_Coast_Province.html), picked us up at the hotel well before dawn. When everything else is on African-time here, … Continue reading →

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June 25: Fairview Hotel, Nairobi.

Posted on July 8, 2012 by East to Hedon

Sorry, no pics. Lazed about in our room… air conditioning, a hot shower with unlimited water, and DSTV – back in civilized lands.

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June 24: Meserani Snake Park Camp to Nairobi

Posted on July 7, 2012 by East to Hedon

We crossed the border into Kenya with nothing more than the expected line-ups at immigration. Shortly after entering the country, we came upon a tractor-trailer unit blocking THE main road to Nairobi. There was no way Malaika could make it around, … Continue reading →

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June 23: Serengeti Day 2

Posted on July 7, 2012 by East to Hedon

The Dik Dik Campsite (http://www.travbuddy.com/Dik-Dik-Campsite-v752315) is a true wilderness campsite with no electricity, no resident Rangers, and no fence between the visitors and the critters of the Serengeti. We had gone to bed with the sounds of the nearby Zebra herd in our … Continue reading →

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June 22: Serengeti National Park

Posted on July 7, 2012 by East to Hedon

Siringet… Maasai for “endless plains”. The great Serengeti… what more do we need to say (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serengeti)…

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June 21: Ngorngoro Crater

Posted on July 6, 2012 by East to Hedon

It was a rare, luxuriously late start at 7:00 AM. Unfortunately, we didn’t wake up until 6:45 AM, and had to rush. For the first time in weeks, we didn’t wake spontaneously with the dawn, and we both slept through … Continue reading →

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June 20: Moshi to Kudu Camp, Karatu, Tanzania

Posted on July 6, 2012 by East to Hedon

Our first stop of the day was the “Cultural Heritage Centre”  (http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g297913-d2305304-Reviews-Cultural_Heritage_Centre-Arusha.html) in Arusha. It turned out to be a huge craft emporium with hardwood carvings, masks, jewelry, and textiles. They had items to suite all budgets – from watching your pennies to … Continue reading →

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June 19: Dar es Salaam to Honey Badger Camp, Moshi, Tanzania

Posted on July 5, 2012 by East to Hedon

Warned by Will the previous evening, we knew today would be another long haul. The additional two hours of driving time because we couldn’t use the harbour ferry only compounded the misery. The entire day was an unending kaleidoscope of … Continue reading →

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