Oh boy, did 3:45 AM come early. Chuck and I usually treat anything before 8:00 AM as a personal offense, but knowing what was waiting for us made crawling out of bed a little easier. We gathered for coffee and pastries at 4:30 AM to attempt full human consciousness. Naturally, the hot topic over breakfast … More Sunrise Soars, Blooper-Reel Landings, and 82 Siblings!
Guess what time we got up today? Did you guess 5:30 AM? WRONG! We actually got to sleep in for a whole couple of hours! It is unbelievable what a little extra sleep can do for your mind, body, and soul. Happy Dance! Refreshed and ready, we transferred to our third camp of the trip: … More The “Bush Uber,” Outdoor Showers, and the Elusive Spotted Phantom
Another 5:30 AM alarm call, another day in paradise! We pulled ourselves out of bed to catch our next round of bush planes. Our route took us back to Nairobi, where we did a scenic trek through the terminal before boarding another tiny plane bound for Loisaba Conservancy. Our route took us back through Nairobi … More Lion Cubs, Camel Surprises, and Sunset Drinks in Loisaba
Our second and final day at Amboseli started at the ripe hour of 5:30 AM. For two people who consider early mornings an absolute offense, we’ve surprisingly given up complaining—turns out trading your snooze button for a sunrise game drive is actually worth it! We spent the early hours on a mission to track down … More Bush Breakfasts, Near-Misses with Michael, and the Hunt for the Elusive Leopard
Next stop: Amboseli National Park! To get here from Nairobi, we traded in our massive commercial jets for a tiny bush plane. Watching the pilots casually look back from the wide-open cockpit door to say “welcome” while the propellers rattled our teeth was equal parts thrilling and slightly freaky. But hey, we landed in one … More Tiny Planes, Giant Elephants, and Hiding Mountains
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