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What it’s Actually Like to Stay at Giraffe Manor
What is Giraffe Manor? Giraffe Manor is a luxury boutique hotel run by the Safari Collection that is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Modeled after a Scottish hunting lodge, the property was built in the 1930s and has been home to roaming Rothschild giraffes since the 1970s. The manor was purchased in 2009 and has become an Instagram-worthy bucket list hotel known for the ability to have wild giraffes share your breakfast table. The manor is located on 140 acres of forest in Nairobi’s Langata suburb. How to get Giraffe Manor Fly to Kenya and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). If you’re arriving from within Africa, you may fly…
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Vaccines for Africa – What I Got Before My Trip
Today we’re talking about vaccines for Africa, specifically what I got for my trip to Kenya and Tanzania. I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice, this is simply what I did for my trip. Before we start, if you’re looking to get into a debate about the efficacy of vaccines, please take it elsewhere. This is simply me sharing which vaccines I chose to get for my trip and how I obtained them and saved a little money doing so. When it comes to travel vaccines, my first stop for information is the CDC. I looked up the Tanzania vaccine guidelines and the Kenya vaccine…
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Do I need a Kenya Visa?
Do you need a Kenya visa for your upcoming trip? Whether you’re going on a safari or to Giraffe Manor, it’s important to research in advance of your trip whether or not you’re required to obtain a visa. Do I need a Kenya Visa? On January 2, 2024 the government of Kenya implemented an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system in Kenya. As of January 5, 2024, all travelers to Kenya (with limited exceptions) will be required to apply for and pay for an eTA. Kenya Entry Requirements To visit Kenya, your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry and you must have at…
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Do I need a Visa for Tanzania?
From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to seeing the Great Migration as a million wildebeest cross the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing areas, Tanzania is a popular country to visit. As with any international travel, it’s important to determine in advance of your trip if you need a visa for Tanzania. Do I need a Visa to go to Tanzania? US Citizens require a visa to visit Tanzania. Other countries may also require a visa to visit. A complete list of countries that require a visa can be found here. There are multiple types of Tanzania visas. An ordinary visa allows for a single entry to Tanzania for holiday or family…
