Africa Reading List
Paula and I recommend the following books to read before you go on your safari: Cry of the Kalahari - This is the first of a non-fiction...
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- Jun 24
- 2 min
Marking Your Territory on Game Drives
So you are out on a game drive and nature is calling. What do you do? It's going to happen. There are no public bathrooms in the bush so...
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BooneThomson
- Jun 21
- 2 min
How to Be A Good Safari Guest
Here are a few suggestions to make your safari a pleasurable experience for you, your travel companions, and the staff. Be on time....
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BooneThomson
- Jun 21
- 1 min
Do I Need Travel Insurance?
The short answer is yes. At a minimum, you need to have a policy that covers you for emergency medical treatment and evacuation. I also...
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BooneThomson
- Jun 21
- 1 min
Good News on Kenya Tourist Visa
President Ruto says that because mankind originated in the Rift Valley of Kenya, his country will no longer require visitors to apply for...
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BooneThomson
- Jun 12
- 2 min
What Shots Do I Need?
I just returned from a local vaccination place called Shots, etc.. I have always hated needles and once screamed and jumped around so...
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BooneThomson
- Apr 5
- 1 min
Packing for your African Safari
We have a YouTube video on what we pack but here is a quick blog. The great thing about packing for your safari is you don't need...
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BooneThomson
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Surviving your long haul flight to Africa
I've flown a lot of long haul flights and here are some strategies I use to survive. Fly business class. If you dread long haul flights...
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BooneThomson
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Getting to Africa
There are many options for flights to Africa. I'll cover some strategies for getting the best deal on your flights. I'll start with Kenya...
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BooneThomson
- Jan 7
- 1 min
Big News for the New Year!
I am happy to announce that after doing this safari thing part time for the past five years, 2024 is the year I go full time. The saying...
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BooneThomson
- May 24, 2023
- 2 min
Kenya is too Dangerous!
Just last week, two people told me they would not travel to Kenya because of safety concerns. One said he went many years ago but would...
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BooneThomson
- Feb 26, 2023
- 2 min
The Okavango Delta or the Masai Mara - Which is Better?
People often ask me, "which is better - the Masai Mara or the Okavango Delta?" The answer is neither. I can't say one is better than the...
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BooneThomson
- Apr 3, 2022
- 2 min
Top Five Excuses for not going on Safari Debunked.
I can't be on a plane that long I worry about safety I can't afford it I'll wait until the timing is right I'm too old or not physically...
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BooneThomson
- Feb 28, 2022
- 13 min
August 2019 Trip Report
Day 1. Sunday morning we meet for breakfast by the pool and go over our plans for the day. We bring our larger bags to the lobby where...
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