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July 11: Nairobi, Kenya – Our last day in Africa
We started this morning at a much more civilized hour; we didn’t have to leave for our first stop until 10 AM… YEEAAAH! The first place we visited was the, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trusts’ Orphans’ Project (http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/). This project is … Continue reading
July 10: Nairobi, Kenya – Lake Nakuru National Park
Before leaving Diani Beach, we had discussed a possible day-safari to Lake Nakuru National Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Nakuru) with Julius (JT Safaris). JT Safaris did not have anyone in the Nairobi area for July 10. However, Julius was able to arrange for an associate-company to … Continue reading
Posted in Africa 2012, Cigars
Tagged Baboons, Cape Buffalo, Cigars, East Africa, Giraffe, Great Rift Valley Escarpment, Greater Flamingo, Impala, Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, safari, Travel, Waterbuck, White Rhino
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June 22: Serengeti National Park
Siringet… Maasai for “endless plains”. The great Serengeti… what more do we need to say (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serengeti)…
Posted in Africa 2012
Tagged Baboons, East Africa, elephants, Giraffe, Leopard, lions, Serengeti National Park, sundowner, Tanzania, Travel, Zebra
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June 8: Game Drives in South Luangwa Nat’l Park
Up and ready to go before the sun is up, AGAIN; this is no way to treat a non-morning-person! We all pile into our Land Rover for our first game drive of the day. This took us throughout the section … Continue reading
Posted in Africa 2012
Tagged Cape Buffalo, Crocodiles, elephants, Game walk, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyaena, Impala, Kudo, Leopard, Night game drive, overlanding, safari, South Luangwa National Park, sundowner, sunset photo, Travel, Zambia
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June 7: Bridge Camp to South Luangwa National Park
Another long day of driving today. Up before dawn, yet again, followed by many hours on the road. The only road into South Luangwa National Park (http://www.zambiatourism.com/travel/nationalparks/sluangwa.htm) is currently being upgraded (on African-time). So, we got treated to 3 hours of bumpy-fun … Continue reading
Posted in Africa 2012
Tagged Baboons, Giraffe, Hippo, Impala, lions, Night game drive, overlanding, safari, South Luangwa National Park, sundowner, sunrise photo, sunset photo, Travel, Warthog, Zambia, Zebra
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June 04: Camping on the shore of the Mighty Zambezi
We had a last leisurely breakfast at The Green Tree Lodge and Andrew and Vickie drove us the short (approximately 10 minute) distance to our next part of the adventure. We’re meeting our overland expedition group at the Zambezi Waterfront … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa in Focus, Giraffe, Hippo, Livingstone, overlanding, sunset photo, Travel, Zambezi, Zambia
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East to Hedon
East to Hedon 