Even the nicest places will rip off your credit card. We were warned upon arrival in Nairobi not to let your credit card out of your sight. They were serious. My mom used her card only one time, at this restaurant, to pay. It never left her wallet the entire trip except for … [Read more...]
What’s Not to Love?! Leleshwa Camp & Siana Conservancy, Kenya
Let's just put this first. I loved Leleshwa. Leleshwa is what I think of when I think of a quintessential safari camp. Small, luxurious, and welcoming. Of course it didn't hurt that we were the only guests there at the time. Even though it was the cusp of their high season, … [Read more...]
Dik-diks, Giraffes, and Sundowners: Amboseli National Park & Tortilis Camp (Part 2)
See Part 1 for Cats, Birds, and Ellies! Amboseli spoiled us a bit, as we were not expecting to see as much as we did. Including some dik-diks, which were totally unexpected but very much appreciated! Interestingly, Tortilis Camp does have an electric fence surrounding it. … [Read more...]
Cats, Birds, and Ellies: Amboseli National Park & Tortilis Camp (Part 1)
We got really lucky in Amboseli National Park. Known for elephants (of which there were plenty), there were also lots of CATS. Cheetahs and lions, in particular. It is SO much fun just to sit and watch the cats interact. And we did a lot of it. We were fortunate enough to … [Read more...]
What We Bought in Kenya (Despite My Husband’s Feeble Attempts to Herd Me Away)
I claim it is an enormous success that I came home from Kenya with no wooden elephants, carved giraffes, and not even something with a warthog on it. I'm trying not to be a hoarder, remember? What we did buy in Kenya (besides a scarf...that I'm wearing frequently so I think … [Read more...]
