Bird watching in Nairobi. Travel blog of adventures in East Africa and Kenya.
Read MoreBirds of Nairobi
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Golden Anniversary
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My parents 50th wedding anniversary. So much love for my family.
Read MoreNairobi National Park
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Nairobi National Park is the only national park on earth that borders a capital city. It was quite a remarkable feeling to watch lions walking through the tall grass with skyscrapers in the distance and planes flying overheard. It's actually one of Africa's smallest national parks, but it sure didn't feel that way to me with all the abundant wildlife around. It is home to 4/5 of the 'Big 5' which includes Lions, Leopards, Buffalo, Elephants and Rhino's. They are called the Big 5 not because they are the biggest (although they are amongst the biggest), but rather because they've been hunted for something of perceivable value in the past. Sadly, there are no more Elephants at Nairobi National Park.
Read MoreRwanda - a nation reborn
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A 10-day journey through the beautiful country of Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills. Visiting Volcano National Park with golden monkeys, Lake Kivu for stunning sunsets and learning about the nation’s history in Kigali and it’s journey of transformation.
Read MoreAnd the next country is....UGANDA!
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I travelled to Kampala from Nairobi by overnight bus and spent the next 7-days exploring western Uganda, primarily to see the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi National Park from the Rushaga basecamp. Western Uganda is a beautifully lush green landscape with fertile ground that is said to have the capacity to “feed the world”. Ugandan’s are incredibly friendly and welcoming, known across East Africa for their beaming smiles.
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