Journeys and destinations...

King of the jungle Journey from Nairobi to Masai Mara Our ride from Nairobi to the Masai mara and back. It had a  pop-up roof  for game drives Great Rift Valley On the way to masai mara our first stop was a viewpoint to see the Great Rift Valley. The Great Rift Valley stretches through Kenya and lies between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara, offering breathtaking scenery along the journey. Traveling from Nairobi toward the Mara, you descend from the city’s highlands into the valley, passing viewpoints that overlook vast rolling savannahs. This section of the Rift Valley is part of a massive geological trench that runs from Lebanon to Mozambique, formed millions of years ago by tectonic forces, and is rich in wildlife, birdlife, and cultural history. Masai mara national park We stayed at Jumbo Mara Safari Logde Our room Resident wildebeest - these look and act different than the wildebeest which migrate from Tanzania Our days in the Mara unfolded in a rhythm of safaris: an...

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine going on a safari in Africa. My husband had always wanted to, but I found the idea terrifying. The thought of being in an open jeep with wild animals roaming freely was overwhelming. In India, I’m hesitant to even walk past stray dogs — so being around lions, elephants, and other wild animals felt out of the question. But when my cousin and her husband graciously invited us to join their family trip to Kenya, we paused and reconsidered. I agreed mainly for my husband’s sake, thinking it would be the perfect chance for him to experience the safari with fellow enthusiasts while I just tagged along. To my surprise, the reality turned out to be completely different. I found the experience exhilarating, peaceful, and deeply enriching. Along the way, I also learned so much about Kenya and its culture. This trip was full of firsts for me — my first visit to Africa, first safari, first time south of the equator, first hot air balloon ride, first time...