In true safari fashion, the wilderness had one final trick up its sleeve for our grand exit. The tiny airstrip conveniently located right next to our camp? Closed for maintenance, of course! And naturally, it wasn’t scheduled to reopen until the day after we left. So, instead of a breezy fifteen-thirty minute drive to the … More Pothole Revenge, Camel’s Milk Ice Cream, and “Medicine” Drinks
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
