In July 2009 we were fortunate enough to travel to Kenya for a safari. Our guides from Royal African Safaris showed us just how amazing, beautiful and unique Kenya is.
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VIDEO DIARIES
Daily video diaries recorded during our trip.
SAFARI PHOTOS
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INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES
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On the fourth of July, we made our own fireworks, with a low and fast flight through the riverbed in the Samburu National Park. It was certainly one flight I won’t ever forget! |
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During our visit to a manyatta near Ol Malo, I was invited to join the Samburu in a traditional courtship dance of the warriors and girls. I cannot begin to describe how grateful I am for the experience. |
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En route to Ol Malo Lodge in Kenya’s Rift Valley, we flew past magnificent waterfalls before making a memorable crosswind landing at Oserangoni Airstrip. Be sure to watch the video until we deplane! |
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In the Massai Mara, one of our Samburu guides – Piggy – crafts a feather for my hat from a one he found and a thread from his blanket. He gave me the feather & christened me “Bwana”. |
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It was a great honor to be invited to take part in the slaughter of the goat and to share the blood with the Samburu. Although I was hesitant about the idea earlier in the day, it was important for me to return the respect I was being shown and to honor the traditions of our hosts, who had become good friends. |
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Without question, the migration of nearly two million wildebeest from the southern Serengeti of Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya is – without question – one of the most incredible natural events I’ve ever witnessed in my life. |
RECOMMENDED LINKS
Royal African Safaris – Outstanding, knowledgeable, upscale private safari charter (request Bobby as your guide!)
Bobby Abbonizio – Native Kenyan silver level safari guide with Royal African Safaris (most HIGHLY recommended)
Ngong House Lodge – located just outside Nairobi, Kenya
Ol Malo Lodge – located near Archers Post in Northeast Kenya
Hippo Point Lodge – located on Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Rift Valley