I have been looking forward to this morning since day we planned our trip through Namibia. If you have ever seen a picture of the sand dunes in Namibia it’s probably this guy: Dune 45. It’s this heap of sand is what put Namibia on my bucket list, today we climb it. We rose at …
I totally could settle down & be a cheetah farmer. How cool would it be to have a cheetah as a pet? We visited a cheetah rescue that has 4 in their house!
Since the start of our RTW trip, one of the top things on our bucket list has been a Victoria Falls Zambia helicopter tour. There are tons of things to do in Victoria Falls, but taking a Victoria Falls helicopter tour was #1 on our list. We finally got the chance as part of our …
Most people have heard of the ‘Big 5’ which are the largest and most dangerous animals, but may not know this list. This is the 5 ugliest creatures roaming around the African continent. The Marabou Stork This bird reminded me of a crabby old bald guy, its head is featherless and the large beak help to put …
Nairobi is a popular starting point for adventures in Africa, but the city itself doesn’t hold a lot for visitors. However, there are a few things you must do while visiting and the Nairobi Giraffe Center should be at the top of your list. In the shadow of the city skyline in a quiet suburb …
When on a safari the big goal is to see the quintessential large game species. We were lucky enough to tick one of the safari musts by 9am on day two of our 43-day safari with Acacia Africa. From Nairobi, we headed south toward the border of Tanzania, to the Maasai Mara National Park. The …
