Tips for Visiting Kenya
We had the privilege of visiting Kenya this summer to do a safari. We went with my Dad and also met my brother and sister in law and their kids there. It was truly amazing in so many ways seeing the animals in their natural habitat, trying Swahili food, and meeting Kenyans and learning about their culture was magical. I thought I would share some tips. First, I would plan a good year in advance and find a great tour company to work with. We booked with Charlie Chapman of Ololo Safaris. He spoke many times on the phone, came up with a tour based on our preferences and budget, and was super knowledgeable. We stayed at his family's lodge for the first two nights and visited Nairobi National Park. This park has so many animals, and it's next to the city with the skyline in the background. Here we witnessed two rhinos fighting and saw Lions and giraffes just after landing on the way to the lodge! The lodge serves wonderful international food, but one evening I asked the chefs if t...
