Discover the Big Five, the wildebeest migration, and the importance of the evening campfire.

28 August 2020 The Ultimate Tanzanian Safari In this week&#39;s episode, I&#39;ll be speaking to Johnny Johnson from A Tent With A View, a luxury safari and accommodation provider in Tanzania. Johnny shares the story of the two founders, a Yorkshireman named David and a Tanzanian by the anime of Masoud, and how they turned their dream of running their own safaris into a reality. Today, Tent With A View has six fabulous properties around Tanzania, each with their own style and unique offerings.  And for early access to a bonus Q&amp;A, go to <a href="http://otherworldtravelpodcast.com/safari">otherworldtravelpodcast.com/safari</a> ● ● ● 1:58 - About the Seregenti and the Great Migration 2:45 - The Bush Rover - the best way to explore Tanzania 4:20 - Best time to visit the Serengeti to see the Great Migration 7:17 - A typical day on safari 9:48 - Where else to stay in Tanzania&#39;s safari and national parks 11:48 - Where else to stay and go on safari in Tanzania 15:38 - Spotlight on Zanzibar for post-safari relaxation ● ● ● Download your FREE Tanzania travel guide at <a href="http://otherworldtravelpodcast.com/tanzania">otherworldtravelpodcast.com/tanzania</a> Loved this episode? Share it with your friends: <a href="https://www.otherworldtravelpodcast.com/podcast">otherworldtravel.com/podcast</a> Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yvonnecampbelltravelcounsellor/">&#64;yvonnecampbelltravelcounsellor</a> on instagram Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YvonneCampbellTravelCounsellor">“Yvonne Campbell - Travel Counsellor”</a> on Facebook ● ● ● Connect with Tent With A View: <a href="http://Tentwithaview.com">Tentwithaview.com</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/tentwithaviewsafaris">facebook.com/tentwithaviewsafaris</a> ● ● ● Edited and produced by Podknows Productions <a href="https://podknowsproductions.com/">https://podknowsproductions.com</a>

The Ultimate Tanzanian Safari

When talking about solo travel, most people don&#39;t immediately think of a solo safari. But in talking to some of our coworkers about their own experiences, we wondered: Are safaris kind of the perfect trip to take alone? Consider this: Your days are scheduled out with game drives in the morning and evening, and time to relax, read, and chat with your campmates during the hottest part of the day. You&#39;re in a group, whether you&#39;re gorilla-trekking in Rwanda watching for elephants in the Serengeti, so you can choose when to be social—and when to hang out in your villa&#39;s plunge pool alone.
But the trip takes a lot of planning, so we called in our team of experts, who&#39;ve all taken solo safaris, including Traveler&#39;s features director Alex Postman, travel specialist and founder of Roar Africa Deborah Calmeyer, and contributor Mary Holland. 
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Everything You Need to Know About Solo Safaris

Have you really seen the stars? Warren returns with Honor and recounts his stand out safari moments as a tour guide. Think of  fresh air, clean smells, dust, savannah trees, grass &amp; mountains as Warren takes us on a journey, the swahili for which is safari. When everybody goes right, Warren goes left; this episode focuses on transparency, conservation and community. For more information go to our <a href="https://lowseasontraveller.com/"> website</a>.

African Safari: Sensitivity and Neutrality.

You may know about the Big Five, but do you know what the small five are? Join us on the plains of Mara and Serengeti as we embark on an African safari and discover what makes Africa special. Our guest speaker, Renuka Natu inspires us with her expertise and passion for Kenya and Tanzania with its beautiful luxury lodges, Wildebeest migration, family fun and romantic escapes.

Ep 14: Africa - the Mara, Serengeti, the big 5 & the small 5!

Peter and Robert take a step-by-step approach to planning an African Safari. Special guest Billy Hare -- Sales Manager at Rhino Africa -- offers invaluable insight into this historic travel experience.

Planning your First African Safari: A Primer

Have you dreamed of taking the family on an African safari but worried that it would cost too much? This week we chat with Monet Hambrick of The Traveling Child and learn how to score great flight deals and plan an affordable and memorable African Safari. ON THE PODCAST 00:32 - Talking about Kim’s safari experience 15:37 - Travel shows 16:55 - Talking with Monet 20:56 - Monet’s Safari experience 22:13 - Where to start planning 26:10 - 8-day itinerary 30:37 - How to choose a country to visit 32:30 - How long to visit 33:22 - Bathroom on a Safari 35:13 - Best time of year to take a safari 36:07 - Budget ranges and payments 40:13 - Exchanging money 41:36 - Vaccinations 44:25 - Tips in planning 50:00 - Monet’s favorite travel gear 50:38 - Upcoming trips 51:33 - Flight deals 54:43 - Share and review ABOUT MONET HAMBRICK Monet is the mom and writer behind <a href="https://thetravelingchild.co/">The Traveling Child</a>. Her motto is if kids live there kids can visit and her family has traveled to 21 countries on 6 continents with their 2 and 4 year old. Follow Monet on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thetravelingchild">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetravelingchild/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/travelingchild/">Pinterest</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/traveling_child">Twitter</a>. TIPS FOR PLANNING A FAMILY SAFARI TRIP <li>Start off by figuring out which country you want to visit by reading other blogs to decide on an area you want to visit or even tour companies that they had a great experience with.</li><li>If you plan to visit Kenya, <a href="https://www.naturaltoursandsafaris.com/">Natural World Kenya Safaris</a>was a great help in Monet’s planning for her family trip. They helped book local flights and were able to give a list of lodging locations.</li><li>Natural World Kenya Safari offered a driver that will pick you up at the airport and they stayed with them for each leg of Monet’s family trip.</li><li>If you are working with a budget, you may want to choose your African destination by the flight deals that way you can save on the flight and put that money towards the time you are on the grown experiencing the county you ended up going to.</li><li>10 to 12 days will give you plenty of time to experience the African country, any less and you may feel like you missed out on things!</li><li>Make sure to look up the rainy season for the country that you are visiting that way you won&#39;t risk the chance that your safari drive is cancelled due to the weather.</li><li>While you will need to get vaccinations for some countries, not all African countries are required for you to get any vaccinations. Either way you should make an appointment with your doctor and discuss this with them to make your decision on vaccinations if the country you are visiting does not require them.</li> FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Monet loves to wear comfortable clothes like leggings or sweatpants, and her family tends to pack light for every trip they take. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST <a href="http://thetravelingchild.co/african-safari-with-kids-in-kenya/">African Safari with Kids in Kenya</a> <a href="https://zqcollection.com/ichingo-chobe-river-lodge/">Chobe River Lodge</a> <a href="https://www.naturaltoursandsafaris.com/">Natural World Kenya Safaris</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g775870-Diani_Beach_Ukunda_Coast_Province-Vacations.html"> Diani Beach</a> FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vacation-mavens/id1088732340">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid&#61;84422&amp;refid&#61;stpr">Stitcher</a>, or<a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Irqum22lymaujsl43iyps22vndu?t%3DVacation_Mavens_Family_Travel_Podcast">Google Play</a>and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at &#43;1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035#. You can also follow our travels on <a href="http://stuffedsuitcase.com/">Stuffed Suitcase</a>and <a href="http://we3travel.com/">We3Travel</a>, or follow the Vacation Mavens on <a href="http://instagram.com/vacationmavens">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/vacationmavens">Facebook</a>or <a href="http://twitter.com/vacationmavens">Twitter</a>. Thanks for listening!

116 Planning a Family Safari in Africa

Dana has a truly incredible story to tell. After an initial trip to South Africa, she returned to America, sold her possessions and moved to Africa. She is the author of three books about her experiences and today we get to hear some of these stories. Dana has traveled extensively and this makes for some great stories. Today we hear many stories including a lion kill right outside her tent and finding a black mamba by herself. For more about Dana&#39;s stories please visit: Dana Atkinson Blog - (<a href="https://www.danaatkinson.com/">www.danaatkinson.com/</a>) Instagram - &#64;danadatk If you want more information about Safari Stories please visit. Website - <a href="https://safaristories.com/">Safari Stories (https://safaristories.com/)</a> Facebook Page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SafariStories">Safari Stories (https://www.facebook.com/SafariStories)</a> Instagram Page - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/safari_stories/">Safari Stories (https://www.instagram.com/safari_stories/)</a> Youtube Page - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH1f7JVHdsnIRzP9Sg2FrGg">Safari Stories (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH1f7JVHdsnIRzP9Sg2FrGg)</a>

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Welcome to part 3 of my mini-series about Kenya and The Masai Mara. Click here to go to <a href="https://www.theradiovagabond.com/227-kenya/">part 1</a> and <a href="https://www.theradiovagabond.com/228-kenya/">part 2</a>. I decided to splurge and go on an early morning hot air balloon safari – very early the morning after New Year’s Eve. I wanted to see the beautiful sunrise on the horizon of the savanna with exotic animals below me. So, after our game drive, I spoke to Francis who would arrange pickup for me just four hours after we entered 2022. Francis mentiones that the balloon will launch at 06 in the morning and take one hour. On landing we will be welcomed with a champagne bush breakfast. There will be plenty of room for take-off and landing, and he assured me that we would not disrupt any animals during the flight. He also told us to keep warm because it would get chilly. There would be no guarantee that we would see any animals as this was not during the migration season. It’s something that is not included in the package. It’s available as an extra option at 450 USD /408 Euros per person. So, it’s not cheap. This is how I justified the extra expense: In ten years, I would be able to remember the experience but not the price tag. After the briefing, Francis mentioned that he would pick me up at 4.20 am. This would not be an easy feat. For the first time since I was three years old, I had to go to bed before midnight on New Year’s Eve. THE RADIO VAGABOND LANGUAGE SCHOOL: SWAHILI Meanwhile, let’s learn to say a few words that will impress the locals when you get here. As you heard in the <a href="https://www.theradiovagabond.com/228-kenya/">previous episodes</a> in this mini-series, Kenyans have English as one of the two official languages. And since you probably understand what I’m saying now, let’s have a quick lesson in the other one: Swahili. You can hear the pronunciation on the podcast. Hello: Jambo Thank you: Asante sana You’re welcome: Karibu Okay: Sawa Don’t worry: Hakuna matata Note that no one says that in Kenya unless you are a tourist. The more common term is “Usijali” Friend: Rafiki Goodbye: Kwaheri   OTHER INTERESTING FACTS: DANGEROUS ANIMALS Shane, who you had met the two previous episodes, also took us through the most dangerous animals. It’s not lions but much more elephants and hippos. A lone male elephant is very dangerous. Hippos are also animals to keep away from. We added a third one in our <a href="https://www.theradiovagabond.com/228-kenya/">previous episode</a> when we were chased by an angry rhino. It is always to have an experienced driver with you as they know the signs of danger. Therefore, Shane says, do not try to self-drive so that you do not put your safety at risk. THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE I was picked up at 4.20 as Francis promised on the first day of the year. We drove for about an hour on the bumpy roads (what he called a Kenyan massage) and we went on the savannah in the middle of Masai Mara. We signed a few papers as the team got three hot air balloons ready. The birds were chirping in the morning and the air was crisp and fresh. The experience began at the launch site in the heart of the Masai Mara National Game Reserve. It was still dark, but you could hear animals grazing close by and the occasional lion roaring in the distance at his early morning kill. There was a lot of activity as the Balloon Safari crew team were bustling around the balloon basket and “the envelope” (as they called the balloon itself) laid out flat on the ground ready for inflation. As we checked in at their security desk (the hood of a Jeep), we could hear the fans start and in the pre-dawn light I started to see the billowing of the envelope as it inflated and flames from the hot air balloon burner-test lit up the darkness. With the first glow of sunlight flickeing across the skies, the hot air balloon filled and gently rose. Our Russian pilot, Sergei Nosov gave us a pre-flight safety briefing. He took us through all the safety aspects and landing procedures. The basket was big and could fit twelve people in four compartments and the pilot in the middle. With the basket still lying flat on the ground, we’re asked to climb in and lay down – on what looked like shelfs that would become walls to our hips when we stand up as we went airborne. Next to me were two Norwegians, Regine and Christian. Regine was a frequent traveller too – with more countries under her belt than me. The pilot then blew more hot air in the balloon and slowly the basket with us in it stood up. When it was standing upright, he told us to stand-up, and the adventure began. We slowly took off and gently glided with the wind over the plains of the Masai Mara, the silence, beauty and magnitude were breath-taking! Flying high up above the Masai Mara is the ultimate safari experience. Against a backdrop of a stunning sunrise, there’s really nothing quite like it. The view from a hot-air balloon flight in the Masai Mara was unparalleled and the experience unforgettable. Sure, the idea of waking up at the crack of dawn the morning after New Year’s Eve sounded less than pleasant the previous day but the rewards of embarking on this high-flying adventure outweighed the inconvenience of setting the alarm clock for 3.45. It was magnificent. LET’S GET HIGH At some point one of the other passengers asked Sergei how high we can go, and he just said “Well, let’s find out”. He started the burners, and we went up and up and up. Got into the clouds and kept going up. Then above the clouds into the sunlight. He told us that we were 1,500 meters – almost 5,000 feet above ground. At this point Regine felt it was too much for her so she sat down in the basket so she couldn’t see. I must admit I also felt we were too high above ground – as if it would mean any different falling 200 meters or 1500. Then Sergei slowly took us down again and in the last part of the flight we saw a group of lions having breakfast. Well Regine and Christian did but I couldn’t spot them, so after the landing we drove over there and saw them up close. On the way back we saw another male lion just walking around allowing us to take picture of him. He also just had his breakfast and there was a big chunk of meat just waiting for the hyenas to come and get.  Then it was our turn to have breakfast, and wow – when Francis told me about that he wasn’t overselling it. There was everything you could wish for: champagne, fruit, fresh bread, coffee and even a cook making your omelette just the way you like it. A DREAM JOB With my senses and belly full I went over to Sergei Nosov, our Russian pilot from <a href="https://balloonsafariskenya.com/">Balloon Safaris Ltd</a> for a chat. He started working here fire years ago and describes Kenya as the “Ballooning paradise” because of the open plains and beautiful places. Sometimes it’s windy but they always have the skills and expertise to steer the balloon. They fly above the clouds from time to time and not too frequently but also, the level of clouds also changes. It is magical during the migration, and you can see thousands of animals coming from The Mara to Serengeti in Tanzania. The price of hot air ballooning is high, but it is worth every penny. I also chatted with Regine and Christian who said that it was “better than they expected”. They loved seeing the lions from above. It was such a unique experience although Regine felt that we went too high. Overall, it was an exciting thing to do. They have been on a longer trip throughout Kenye and after this, they will be visiting the Giraffe Manor as they have been in the waitlist for long. We explained about things to do in Nairobi in our <a href="https://www.theradiovagabond.com/228-kenya/">previous episode</a>. DISCLAIMER The trip to Masai Mara was made possible by Monica Musungu from <a href="https://sceneryadventures.com/">Scenery Adventures</a> but everything I’ve said in this episode is completely my own opinion. In the next post I’m visiting a Maasai village and get a glimpse of what it’s like living in a semi-nomadic tribe. My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See you.

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