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Nairobi Airport
All international flights arrive at terminal 1a or terminal 1e. If you are on Kenya Air or KLM, you arrive at terminal 1A. Other airlines...
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Captrust Article on Boone Safaris
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BooneThomson
Jun 241 min read
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My Thoughts on Seeing Predation While on Safari
I just read a post on the Yellowstone Facebook page. A woman said she would like to visit Yellowstone but wouldn’t go if there was a...
BooneThomson
May 304 min read
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Is Business Class Worth the Cost?
This is a question I ask myself each year when I book flights to Africa. When I started going to Africa, it was always in coach. I just...
BooneThomson
May 292 min read
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Should I pack gifts or school supplies?
I love that my guests are thoughtful and want to do something for the local people when they visit Africa. If you want to pack some...
BooneThomson
Apr 92 min read
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The Best Time to Go on an African Safari: A Month-by-Month Guide
To see the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, go between July 15 and September 15 The Best Time to Go on an African Safari: A...
BooneThomson
Apr 13 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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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....
BooneThomson
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Jun 21, 20241 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Jun 21, 20241 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Jan 7, 20241 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
May 24, 20232 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Apr 3, 20222 min read
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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...
BooneThomson
Feb 28, 202213 min read
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