Off to Nairobi!!
October 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We are very excited to begin our latest adventure. Although TSA precheck and Clear were let's just say "less than good", we are now awaiting our 14-hour flight to Kenya. We are also excited that weRead more
Travel day....
October 3, 2024 in Kenya ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Nothing happened today other than arriving safely, totally exhausted. Checked into our hotel, The Trademark in Nairobi. Lovely mall attached to the hotel....nice dinner and now bed. We get picked upRead more
Nairobi National Park
October 4, 2024 in Kenya ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Fun drive and day.... although our driver got lost in the park and the last hour we just circled the same area....about 4 times!! NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK is an important breeding center for theRead more
Amboseli National Park
October 5, 2024 in Kenya ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Flew down to Amboseli this morning in a small puddle jumper....I panicked a bit when the door closed but Candyce was there for me. Once up I MOSTLY calmed down but it was still close to overwhelmingRead more
Amboseli Day 2: reflections
October 6, 2024 in Kenya ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
The cover photo on this Footprint, Candyce took at the end of the day and was one of the highlight shots of the trip as we watched a large herd of elephants walk towards us over about a 15-20 minuteRead more
Trip from Kenya to Tanzania
October 7, 2024 in Tanzania ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
A very long arduous car trip from Amboseli to Tanzania. This will be some extra photos and videos from previous days. Includes Lions (a pride of 7) one of our lodges and more. Just a hodgepodge. OurRead more
Swala Sanctuary Tanzania
October 8, 2024 in Tanzania ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
A remarkable birthday with an 8 hour all-day game drive followed by a romantic dinner. Their idea of a birthday candle is much different than mine as you can see in the video. Such beautiful, kindRead more
Leaving Swala Sanctuary for Gibbs Farm
October 9, 2024 in Tanzania ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Today is experiencing African culture in a myriad of ways. As we left the Tarangire Park we spotted a kudu...there were 3 but I only got one of them. Also juvenile male giraffes neck fighting. The badRead more
Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania
October 10, 2024 in Tanzania ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
All day safari into the crater. The trip to the top was scary. Felt like I was hanging off the edge. But once to the top it was worth it. The ride back down into the crater was no picnic either. TheRead more
Heading to the Serengeti
October 11, 2024 in Tanzania ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Wow. Just wow. We arrived at Serengeti and within 45 minutes we witnessed the wildebeest crossing. Over 2,000, with crocs and hippos to escort them. Our resort is called Bush Tops. Look it up. AnRead more
Safari on the Serengeti
October 12, 2024 in Tanzania ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Pinch me. This camping on the African continent is hard. Had a great trek this morning....Candyce spotted a Serval Cat which we watched hunt and succeeded in grabbing breakfast. Also saw many TopiRead more
All day Serengeti Game Drive
October 13, 2024 in Tanzania ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Left before 7a for a roughly 2.5 hour ride across the northern Serengeti... looking all the way! Did not see what we went for, the Black Rhino, but saw lots of other stuff. The photos are simply anRead more
Flying to Masai Mara for final leg
October 14, 2024 in Tanzania ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Our trip to the airport began with a wildebeest stampede. The attached video was shot 15 minutes after we left Bush Tops on the way to the airport. Amazing ride. Saw a gigantic herd of migrators and aRead more
Hot Air Balloon Ride + Safari
October 14, 2024 in Kenya ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
First of all, last night's game drive was incredible. Black Rhino (hiding very well....there were actually 3), and a pair of male lions playing. Awesome experience. Our driver Nelson was wonderful..Read more
Last Safari this AM
October 16, 2024 in Kenya ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Our final safari was also memorable. More lion and a huge Gregory of Cape Buffalo, a Troop of baboon, hippo, zebra, a float of crocs. We also saw a gorgeous small bird that is called a Lilac BreastedRead more
Hakuna Matatta
October 17, 2024 in Kenya ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Goodbye Africa....or should I say kwaheri .....Hakuna Matatta! What an incredible trip. I will upload a variety of photos during the day that I haven't had room for to this point. Breakfast, flightRead more































































































































































































































































































TravelerHappy Anniversary you two lovebirds! Tell me she is looking at the itinerary and not work!
TravelerHappy Anniversary!!! ❤️
Happy Anniversary! And Happy early birthday to Dan!! Have a great trip. Looking forward to your posts [Kathleen Moorman]