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Is a Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Ride Worth it?

ByMelissa January 6, 2025

You might be wondering if adding on a Masai Mara hot air balloon ride to your East Africa safari…

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Sangaiwe Tented Lodge Review: Tarangire National Park Tanzania

ByMelissa December 25, 2024

We stayed at the Sangaiwe Tented Lodge for one night — the last night of our actual safari —…

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Lake Nakuru Lodge Review – Kenya, Africa: Honest Review!

ByMelissa July 16, 2024

Honest review of the Lake Nakuru Lodge — my sister and I stayed here for one night while on safari at Lake Nakuru National Park. I’ll review the Lake Nakuru Lodge and tell you everything you need to know!

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Kenya Travel Tips: Malaria Pills, Yellow Fever Vaccine, Transportation and more!

ByMelissa July 11, 2024

Kenya travel tips, including visa information for US citizens, yellow fever vaccine, and do I need to take malaria pills? Transportation information, Kenya road conditions and safari travel tips!

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9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going on an East Africa Safari – Tips

ByMelissa June 28, 2024

East Africa safari tips – 9 things I wish I knew before going on East Africa Safari. Tips and tricks for safari vacation planning. Useful hints on what to pack, wear and plan

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2025 Guide to Visiting Nairobi National Park – Kenya

ByMelissa May 8, 2024

Nairobi National Park, located roughly only 7kms from Kenya’s capital city, offers a unique safari experience with its juxtaposition…

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Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Review – Uganda Gorilla Trek

ByMelissa April 23, 2024

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge review in Uganda – honest review of the safari lodge when going on a Bwindi gorilla trek

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How to Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Refuge in Nairobi, Kenya

ByMelissa April 12, 2024

Quite possibly one of the best things to do when visiting Nairobi, Kenya is to visit the orphaned baby…

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Review: Anga’ata Seronera Camp – Serengeti National Park Tanzania

ByMelissa March 10, 2024

What is it like to stay at the Angaata Seronera Camp in Seregenti National Park? My sister and I…

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Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise Review – Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda

ByMelissa March 1, 2024

Inside Queen Elizabeth National Park lies the Kazinga Channel, a waterway that connects Lake George to Lake Edward. Embarking…

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Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge Review – Tanzania

ByMelissa July 9, 2023

My sister and I stayed near the Ngorongoro Crater – here is my Ngorongoro Coffee lodge review in Tanzania….

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Lake Nakuru National Park – 2025 Guide and Review – Kenya, Africa

ByMelissa July 3, 2023

One of the animals I absolutely needed to see on safari were the large flocks of pink flamingos –…

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Kibo Safari Camp Amboseli Kenya – Review

ByMelissa July 2, 2023

The Kibo Safari Camp was our accommodation for two nights we spent in on safari in Amboseli National Park…

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Hello! Welcome to my travel blog! I'm Melissa and I created this blog to document my travels around the USA and the world. I love visiting National Parks and any unit in the NPS (I eventually want to visit all of them), as well as traveling internationally. I hope you'll find this blog to be a great resource to help you plan your next trip.

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