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    Africa,  Featured,  Kenya,  Safari

    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…

  • Africa,  Kenya,  Safari,  Tanzania

    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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    Africa,  Kenya,  Safari,  Travel Tips,  Visa

    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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    Central America,  Overwater Bungalows,  Panama,  Travel Tips,  Visa

    Do I need a Panama Visa?

    Do you need a Panama visa for your upcoming trip? Read on to find out how to prepare for your upcoming trip to Panama. Do I need a Panama Visa? US citizens visiting Panama for tourism do not require a Panama visa for stays up to 90 days. Panama Entry Requirements To visit Panama, your passport must be valid for three months beyond the date of your arrival in Panama and you must have at least one full blank page in your passport. No Panama visa is required for tourist stays up to 90 days. How to Get to Panama Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the main international airport in…

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    Europe,  Ireland,  Travel Tips,  Visa

    Do I need an Ireland Visa?

    Do you need an Ireland visa for your upcoming trip? Read on to find out how to prepare for your upcoming trip to Ireland. Do I need an Ireland Visa? US citizens visiting Ireland for tourism do not require an Ireland visa for stays up to 90 days. Ireland Entry Requirements To visit Ireland, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and you must have at least one full blank page in your passport. No Ireland visa is required for tourist stays up to 90 days but you must have proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Ireland and a return or onward airline ticket.…