Kenya
Kenya
Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Visit to Kenya
My first trip to Kenya was an experience I’ll never forget, and I think the vast majority of first-time visitors feel the same. As with any destination, however, there are always things that I wish I’d know before my trip. That’s why I write one of these articles for every destination I visit. Here is everything you need to know before your first visit to Kenya!
How to Apply for a Kenyan Visa as a Single Parent
I didn’t need to stress about the part I thought was so stressful. Because I’m a single parent, however, I did have to provide some unexpected, additional paperwork. And it brought up a lot of emotions for this still-new widow. So, I want you to be more prepared than I was. This is how to apply for a Kenyan visa as a single parent.
The 7 Top Things to Pack for a Toddler on Safari
Packing for a safari is kind of overwhelming, but packing for a safari for a toddler is even more so! You’ll want all the usual things, like onesies, matching outfits, dresses for little girls, diapers and wipes, etc., but specifically for a safari, you’ll need a few unexpected, or at least unusual things. Here are the top 7 things you’ll need to pack for a toddler on safari!
The Most Important Reasons Why I Took My Toddler on Safari
Was it always easy? No. When has anyone ever done something memorable that was “easy” or “comfortable?” Taking my daughter with me on this trip of a lifetime was the right choice for us. And these are the most important reasons why I chose to take my toddler on safari. (And would I do it again?)
The Top 10 Things You Forgot to Pack for Your Safari
What’s the hardest trip you’ve ever had to pack for? I’ve definitely had my fair share of difficult packing tasks, especially since I like to travel carry-on only. The most surprisingly challenging? My recent safari trip. It was going to be chilly in the mornings, and relatively hot in the afternoons, we needed full-coverage, but light fabrics. We were limited on how much luggage we could take on the bush plane from Nairobi to the safari location. Oh, and I was packing for my toddler, too! Here are the top 10 things you might forget to pack for your safari!
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The Best Food We Ate at Solio Lodge
It’s the best part of any trip: The food! I went into our safari experience with no expectations of the meals. I wasn’t really thinking about it. I was thinking about the rhinos, lions, zebras, and giraffes! That’s why I was so delighted to find that every bite of every dining experience was over and above anything I could have anticipated. We never had a bad bite, but here are the best things we ate at Solio Lodge.
Your Ultimate Guide to the Rhino Orphanage at the Solio Game Reserve
Big babies. That’s who you’ll see at the Solio Rhinoceros Orphanage. Lots of big babies! They’re sweet, cute, and I might even say majestic. Visiting the Rhino Orphanage was high on our list of things to do while we stayed at Solio Lodge, and it did not disappoint. Here is your guide to the Rhino Orphanage at the Solio Conservancy.
The Ultimate Best Things to Do at Solio Lodge by the Safari Collection
We had the most amazing experiences at Solio Lodge, a property from The Safari Collection. I wish we’d had more time, so that we could
Everything You Need to Know about Visiting Cinnabar Green Farm in Kenya
I love finding the hidden gems wherever I travel. I also love locally made products, particularly soaps and other self care items. So when I found out we could visit the farm where The Safari Collection sources their luxury bath products, I was all in! I’d never visited an essential oils farm before, so this was a fun, new experience for me. We truly enjoyed our visit, and I highly recommend that you schedule a tour if you’re ever in the area. Here is everything you need to know about visiting Cinnabar Green Farm in Kenya!
Everything You Need to Know about Staying at Solio Lodge by the Safari Collection
“Safari” and “Luxury” are not typically synonymous. So, thank goodness for Solio Lodge! It’s not that I’m afraid of nature, but I like staying in nice places and getting a good night’s sleep between game drives. And a full, private bathroom. Call me a diva, that’s okay. We absolutely loved our stay at Solio Lodge by the Safari Collection. Many people think their accommodation doesn’t matter, because they’re just sleeping there, right? They have never stayed at a place like this. Keep reading for everything you need to know about staying at Solio Lodge by the Safari Collection.
The Best Tips for Your Safari with the Safari Collection
Do it. Go on the once-in-a-lifetime safari! We had the most epic time on our safari in Kenya with the Safari Collection. We stayed at Solio Lodge, which is actually inside the Solio Game Reserve. It’s Kenya’s first privately-owned rhinoceros sanctuary, but you’ll see so much more than rhinos here. We saw a rare leopard the first day, lions the second and third days, monkeys and baboons all the time, and so many white and black rhinos! As with most trips, though, I learned a few things along the way that would have been better to know in advance. Here are the best tips so you can get the most out of your game drives at Solio!
Nairobi
The Best Food We Ate at Giraffe Manor
Giraffes, warthogs, luxury accommodations, and three Michelin keys? It’s all the reality of a stay at Giraffe Manor. Every meal was over-the-top, and every bite was above and beyond. The service, though? Unparalleled. Not only do the staff take care of all your dining needs, they take the most amazing photos, especially at breakfast and afternoon tea, when the resident giraffes join in. We were sad to leave, largely because that meant I had to start cooking for myself again. I prefer a chef now. I’m ruined for life. Here is the best food we ate at Giraffe Manor.
What is the Retreat at Giraffe Manor?
Giraffe Manor is amazing, but you know who the real hero is? The Retreat at Giraffe Manor. This concept is above and beyond anything I’ve experienced at any other luxury hotel around the world. Many hotels offer complimentary “days rooms” or similar that you can use for an hour or so to freshen up before a late flight, but nowhere else I’ve stayed has offered a room that’s entirely ours, as long as we need it on our last day.
The Best Things to Do at Giraffe Manor
Come for the giraffes, stay for more giraffes! But in between feedings, there are plenty of other things to do to keep you occupied throughout the day. Here are the best things to do at Giraffe Manor, between giraffe feedings!
How to Visit Sheldrick’s Trust Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi
Baby elephants? Let’s go! Of course we wanted to see baby elephants on our trip to Kenya. Luckily for us, Sheldrick’s Wildlife Trust is located just outside Nairobi. My daughter, our traveling companion, and I visited as an excursion from Giraffe Manor, and it was one of our favorite things to do. Here is everything you need to know to visit Sheldrick’s Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi.
The Best Tips for Feeding the Giraffes at Giraffe Manor
You saw it on socials, you wanted to do it, and you made it there. Now you need to know what to expect and how to do it right! Many guests stay only one, or maybe two, nights at Giraffe Manor. And while there are plenty of opportunities to feed them each day, you might get to it and be at a loss for how to photogenically feed a giraffe. It happens! Here are some tips to get the photos you want!
What It’s Like Staying at the Viral Giraffe Manor
You know those experiences you dream about, but then you get there and it just doesn’t live up to the expectation? Giraffe Manor by the Safari Collection is the opposite if that! I’ve wanted to visit Giraffe Manor for years—ever since I first heard about this historic manor house where giraffes come visit you at your window or balcony, and you get to feed them directly from your hand. Here is everything you need to know before you visit Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya.
