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
We’re at it again! We’ve officially embarked on another wild adventure, and this time, our passports led us all the way to Kenya. Getting here was an Olympic endurance sport in itself: a crisp 25-hour trek from Tampa with pitstops in Miami and Doha, Qatar. By the time we finally landed, our joints were locked … More Welcome to Kenya! Safari Bound and (Barely) Plugged In
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