Coming from Thailand the land of massages we thought we were spoiled there, paying less than $5 for an hour rub down. That is until we got to Africa and experienced the African massage. You haven’t lived until you get a real African massage. The technique is nothing like a Thai, Swedish, or any other massage …
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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 offers little to 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 of Nairobi, …
In 2014, there are still people in this world that live as they did 100 or even 1000 years ago. Outside the Maasai Mara, one of the largest game parks in Kenya, live one of many villages of the Maasai people. This is their home for now at least, because they are semi-nomadic by tradition, …
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 …