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Solio Lodge is located on the 45,000 acre Solio game Reserve in Kenya. It has the distinction of being the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya. We were told that approximately 300 rhino – 30% of all the rhino in Kenya – live on the property. The game viewing is spectacular and isn’t …
The small town of Lalibela is best known for the 11 monolithic churches that were chiseled out of the basalt bedrock of the region. In the 12th century, when Muslim conquests put a stop to Christian pilgrimages to the holy land, King Lalibela set out to construct a “New Jerusalem” in Ethiopia. The churches are …
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I was completely stoked to have a day trip to Soweto planned. After a weeks worth of meetings in Cape Town, I was excited to have a few nights in Joburg combined with a quick trip to see what Soweto was all about. Admittedly, I didn't know much about Soweto prior to my visit. Most know …
We were recently lucky enough to spend a few days at the Sand River Masai Mara Lodge. Located in the Masai Mara National Reserve, the resort takes you back to the heyday of the tented camps of the 1920's. This may have been the highlight of our stay on this journey... the lodge is beautiful, the staff …
Egypt. One of the great Civilizations of World History. From it's Early beginnings around 3150 BCE, Egypt still fascinates and amazes even the most well travelled. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to the Karnak Temple Complex, part of the monumental city of Thebes, Egypt remains one of the most amazing destinations of the world, …
Had a great trip to Botswana recently. If you are thinking Africa with fewer crowds combined with great Scenery and Magnificent game, this may be just the place. Truly one of the greatest Wildlife Spectacles on earth, Botswana has more Elephant than any other African Nation, and Predators Galore. I had the distinct privilege of …
I just received this email and wanted to share. I feel very passionately about this project -- please consider sharing this message and, if possible, helping in any way you can. In the face of ever more devastating poaching statistics, we would like to share our story of hope. The largest airlift of rhinos ever …
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Sand. Sun. The Seychelles.
Had a wonderful time in the Seychelles recently. Outstanding views, friendly people, and the most amazing beaches and water you can imagine. I hope to return again very soon! http://www.raffles.com/praslin
After a cheetah walks away from his kill the waiting vultures and one lone hyena go on a fast and furious feeding frenzy. Masai Mara, Kenya. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-qC4yR9RKs
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