Tag Archives: Kilimanjaro

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 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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