Today we left our lodge and drove through some of the Serengeti on the way to our first flight. It's amazing how bored you can get looking at Zebra's and Elephants
Flight 1 was from Seronera in the middle of the Serengeti to Arusha - 1 hour. From there we were picked up and taken to the Iboru Safari Lodge for lunch. We had Tomato soup, chicken tortilla's and rhubarb with ice cream. Very nice meal and goes in as my favourite in Africa.
They had a very nice pool so we had time for a bit of sunbathing and a dip
At 4:30 we got picked up and taken to Kilimanjaro airport
Flight 2 - Kilimanjaro to Nairobi - 1 hour
Flight 3 - Nairobi to London Heathrow - 8 hours
We have all had an amazing experience and time away - but we are really looking forward to being home
See you all soon - no more blogs from Africa
Jimmer x
Friday, February 10, 2012
Day 11
Another day on safari in the Serengeti.
This time we saw a Lion and her two cubs eating a Wildebeest, 11 Giraffe's all stood together, a big herd of Elephants and a Crocodile eat a Zebra. Charming!!!
Back at the Ikoma Safari Lodge we had a few beers around the open fire. We didn't need the fire to keep warm as it was 34 degrees but it was a lovely feature
For dinner they made us Nyama Choma and Ngali - which is a Tanzanian BBQ with cakes made of maize/corn. I think the chicken and beef may have been left out all day as the meal resulted in a round of bad poo's for most of us. Very charming!!!
This time we saw a Lion and her two cubs eating a Wildebeest, 11 Giraffe's all stood together, a big herd of Elephants and a Crocodile eat a Zebra. Charming!!!
Back at the Ikoma Safari Lodge we had a few beers around the open fire. We didn't need the fire to keep warm as it was 34 degrees but it was a lovely feature
For dinner they made us Nyama Choma and Ngali - which is a Tanzanian BBQ with cakes made of maize/corn. I think the chicken and beef may have been left out all day as the meal resulted in a round of bad poo's for most of us. Very charming!!!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Day 10 - extra
On the way through the Serengeti we stopped at a Masai village.
They did a traditional song and dance and then showed us around their village.
This involved a jumping competition, a tour of their houses and them trying to convince us to part with as much of our cash as possible.
As they all carry spears most of us bought something.
Their diet consists of only three things - meat, blood and goats milk. Bizarre!!!
They did a traditional song and dance and then showed us around their village.
This involved a jumping competition, a tour of their houses and them trying to convince us to part with as much of our cash as possible.
As they all carry spears most of us bought something.
Their diet consists of only three things - meat, blood and goats milk. Bizarre!!!
Day 10
Last night we stayed at the Octagon Lodge which was in a very rough area but was a really nice place. They had an Irish bar and the food was the best we've had in Africa.
Bryan had bought a travel version of Bao so we asked the barman how to play. Him and me ended up playing a full game which I won. As its a traditional East Africa game I am now know as a Fundi Bingwa for winning.
Today we had another game drive - this time through the Ngorongoron crater and out into the Serengeti.
It was a long hot day but we did get to see Leopards and lots of Hippo's
We are now sat by a fire pit outside the restaurant at the Ikoma tented lodge. It's 33 degrees at 7:45 in the evening
And yes we are drinking beer!
Bryan had bought a travel version of Bao so we asked the barman how to play. Him and me ended up playing a full game which I won. As its a traditional East Africa game I am now know as a Fundi Bingwa for winning.
Today we had another game drive - this time through the Ngorongoron crater and out into the Serengeti.
It was a long hot day but we did get to see Leopards and lots of Hippo's
We are now sat by a fire pit outside the restaurant at the Ikoma tented lodge. It's 33 degrees at 7:45 in the evening
And yes we are drinking beer!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Day 9
Last night was a bit of bad and a lot of good
Bad - mine and Wayne's shower in our room was rubbish. Which is not ideal after 8 days on a mountain getting covered in volcanic ash.
Good - we had beer, bottled water and the swimming pool. Enough said!!!
Today we got picked up at 8am and driven to the Ngorongoron Crater which is a Conservation area. We saw Wildebeests, Zebra's, Water Buffalo, Gizalle's, Elephants, Storks, Cori Bustards, Wart Hogs, Rhino's, Baboons, Hippo's and Ostriches.
Amongst other wild animals
We also saw a baby Wildebeest get attack, killed and eaten by a Hyena!!!
A bit of a rarity to actually see the whole thing.
On a lighter note we also saw two Lions making love - twice
The actual crater itself is quite unbelievable. It's 12km across and filled with wild animals. It's a bit like driving into Jurassic Park or another world altogether.
We are now at our hotel enjoying a beer or two before dinner
Bad - mine and Wayne's shower in our room was rubbish. Which is not ideal after 8 days on a mountain getting covered in volcanic ash.
Good - we had beer, bottled water and the swimming pool. Enough said!!!
Today we got picked up at 8am and driven to the Ngorongoron Crater which is a Conservation area. We saw Wildebeests, Zebra's, Water Buffalo, Gizalle's, Elephants, Storks, Cori Bustards, Wart Hogs, Rhino's, Baboons, Hippo's and Ostriches.
Amongst other wild animals
We also saw a baby Wildebeest get attack, killed and eaten by a Hyena!!!
A bit of a rarity to actually see the whole thing.
On a lighter note we also saw two Lions making love - twice
The actual crater itself is quite unbelievable. It's 12km across and filled with wild animals. It's a bit like driving into Jurassic Park or another world altogether.
We are now at our hotel enjoying a beer or two before dinner
Monday, February 6, 2012
Day 8
We woke up at 6:30 in Millenium Camp at 3800 metres.
Tea, wash wash, packing and breakfast
Then we had clothes bingo. This involved us donating anything we wanted to give to our support team of 28. All the team (porters, cook, guides) then pull a number out and win the gifts. We made sure we had 28 so everyone was a winner.
After bingo Wayne did a speech for the tipping ceremony and Charles (our guide) translated it. They were all very appreciative of the amount of our tips.
This was followed by the Africa Walking Company (our support team) singing a celebration song. This was a very emotional moment which brought a tear to a few eyes.
Then we walked for 4 hours to Mweka Gate. We signed out and had a 3 hour trip back to the Moivaro Coffee Plantation.
Quick shower and then beers by the pool to celebrate.
By the way - its 42 degrees C here
Don't bother checking for anymore blogs as we will be too drunk to use a phone from now on
And after 8 days, 55 hours and 50 miles of walking we deserve it!!!
Jimmer x
Tea, wash wash, packing and breakfast
Then we had clothes bingo. This involved us donating anything we wanted to give to our support team of 28. All the team (porters, cook, guides) then pull a number out and win the gifts. We made sure we had 28 so everyone was a winner.
After bingo Wayne did a speech for the tipping ceremony and Charles (our guide) translated it. They were all very appreciative of the amount of our tips.
This was followed by the Africa Walking Company (our support team) singing a celebration song. This was a very emotional moment which brought a tear to a few eyes.
Then we walked for 4 hours to Mweka Gate. We signed out and had a 3 hour trip back to the Moivaro Coffee Plantation.
Quick shower and then beers by the pool to celebrate.
By the way - its 42 degrees C here
Don't bother checking for anymore blogs as we will be too drunk to use a phone from now on
And after 8 days, 55 hours and 50 miles of walking we deserve it!!!
Jimmer x
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