Africa / Mid East
Botswana Chief's Camp
Botswana holds many joys, and Chief's Camp is one of these. It is my vision of that fair country, as I remember sitting on the wide verandah and staring out into the beautiful grass and water that extends as far as the eye can see. It is a familiar sight to those of us who love the Carolina coast. But we do not have the romantic mokoros to glide about in. This is reminiscent of a time past. You can usually see the elephants, antelope, and other game in the distance. At Chief's Camp the views everywhere from the lodge and the rooms are alluring, and the game drives offer a wide variety of animals of all types. Most of the people who visited Chief's Camp gave it top marks for a safari in Botswana.
Botswana Chobe Chilwero
Choebe Chilwero is special. The people make you feel at home, the chef feeds you a delicious meal, you enter this beautifully appointed suite with lovely views of the river, and then you go to the River Choebe to watch the elephants and other animals. But the elephants are the real stars here. You see them in all sizes, from the tiniest newborn to the massive bull, with everything in between. You see stair-step siblings playing together on the beach here, too, just like at home.
Botswana: Stanley's Camp in the Okavango Delta
A short plane ride from Maun, Stanley's Camp in the Okavango Delta is a great first stop for your African safari. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxing and it is one of the only places in the world that you can walk with the elephants. Doug is the trainer who has rehabilitated a small handful of elephants and works with them daily. Walk with the elephants and get up close with them, touching their ears, looking at their teeth, and even having their trunks weigh on your shoulders. Finish off your walk with a lunch in the bush, set picture-perfectly in the shade with the elephants lingering nearby. After a kiss and a wave goodbye from the elephants, you are on your way to a relaxing afternoon, followed by an early evening game drive.
Egypt: Valley of the Kings, Featuring King Tut!!
Linda Young has been to Egypt several times, and has done much research in the areas that she has visited. She is uniquely qualified to help you plan the perfect trip to this wondros land. She can also advise you on reading materials and audios that will help you gain the most insight into your trip, and heighten your enjoyment while in Egypt.
Kenya
Kenya is lush, green and overgrown in the Samburu area where the very fortunate happen upon the lions taking a siesta in the trees. The monkeys are at play all around you as they scamper about looking for their breakfast, then settling into the serious business of grooming their brothers and offspring. The native Samburu people will share their home with you, if you ask, and even tell you about their life a thousand light years away from ours. The more affluent among the chiefs can boast of several wives acquired by the accumulated wealth of numerous cattle. It is to the tribal warriors that the task of building their bodies is assigned. Their solemn task is to perfect their jumping techniques, and occasionally to hunt, as they await the ceremonial entry into manhood.
Rwanda
When I think of Rwanda, I think of all the dozens of children who came running over to us and shouted, "Hello, hello. How are you?" They had a smile as wide as a rainbow and just wanted to see us up close and greet us. They were fascinated if we took their picture and let them see it.
Safari Adventures in East Africa
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South Africa - Singita (Sabi Sands / Ebony & Boulders)
The Singita properties are breathtaking as well as filled with exceptional staff. The outstanding service starts with your arrival at the airport (private landing strip), just 5 minutes from the property, where you are greeted by smiling rangers in open air/convertible Range Rovers.
South Africa - Singita (Kruger Ntl Park / Lebombo)
Everything about Singita Lebombo is surreal. When landing at the airport, you arrive to see a basket of snacks and an open-air fresh water sink to clean your hands and sip on a cold drink. On the way to Lebombo, you travel on a paved road lined with zoo animals, as if they were lined up for inspection by the incoming guests. You may see a zebra crossing, a giraffe crossing, or elephants making their way across the road right in front of your vehicle.
Tanzania
Only time to go to one country in Africa on safari? Tanzania is the place to see the most animals in the least time! If you travel there during their migration on the Serengeti plains, you will see their legendary zebra and wildebeest by the thousands and see the newborn calves too. The Ngorogoro Crater is like a big bowl full of animals.
Uganda
Uganda is the most beautiful country I have ever seen. It is Tahiti, Hawaii, Bali, and the most beautiful Caribbean islands multiplied. Everywhere the landscape is lush and green with flowers and fruits, deep valleys, and steep hills covered in a patchwork quilt of garden plots.
