Author: Gail

And now my adventure comes to a close and it is time to say “kwaheri” farewell, to lovely Tanzania. I have come to see how people fall in love with Tanzania and it’s people. The folks at Nanyukie we always so warm and gracious and welcoming… so often this Mzungu ( white person) received so…

I think the final day of my Safari was the best one. It was only Robert, the guide, and I and we had a bit more time, so he decided to take me closer to the central part of the Serengeti. We had been more in the east part. He knew where we could find…

The Serengeti means “Endless Plains” in the Maasai language. And, indeed the plains do seem vast and endless in some places. The Park is over 12,000 square miles. For many centuries the Maasai called the Serengeti their home. They are often tall, very dark skinned, proud and beautiful. Maasai are pastoral and raise cattle. Their…

On Sunday November 17, 2024, our Safari guide, Robert, and my Safari mates, Sherry and Delaney from Vancouver, gathered at 6:30 am to head out. Heading out early in the morning means you are more likely to see the “Big Cats”. Robert is such a friendly, expert guide and excellent driver for the rough roads…

Just 15 minutes outside of the airport, we started seeing wild life. The first thing we saw was definitely “wild life” ( caution a picture for mature audiences ahead). A Lion and Lioness, just the two of them….. which is only seen when they are mating. Otherwise the Lions hang together and the Lioness’ hang…

After a 2 hour drive from the “airport” and some wildlife sightings ( see next post), we arrived at Nanyukie Lodge. Several staff greeted us with warm Karibus ( welcome) including one with warm, moist towels. Guests are not allowed to walk to their guest suites without being accompanied by a Masai guide. due to…

Saturday morning November 16, 2024 I went to the Lake Manyara Airport. I had expected small, but it was REALLY small! One person to check you in and run your bags through security and get you the bottle of water. A small room, completely empty, except for me. A dirt /gravel runway and 12 seater…

Friday November 15th was my last day at FAME. The 3 weeks seemed both short and long all at the same time. I saw so many interesting things. The Tanzanian doctors, nurses and staff were all so generous with their time and teaching. I feel like I made many friends while I was here, both…

On Sunday, I went with my housemate Karen an infection control nurse, Gary, a pediatrician, who is in the house next store and Joram, Outpatient Nurse Supervisor who drove us to African Galleria, about a half hour drive from FAME. African Galleria is a place where you can buy all kinds of African made arts…

On Friday morning 11/8, I hopped in a 4 wheel Jeep with my driver to head to Rift Valley Children’s Village. Which, as the crow flies, is about 2 miles away, but a 45 minute, very bumpy ride from FAME. A very bumpy road is said to give an “African massage” So, after another “white…