#ThrowBackThursday Mongolia's Ghosts of the Mountain
#TravelTuesday Updated Safari Guides are Now Up!
Samburu Jackal ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC
#ThrowbackThursday Honeymoon Couple in Mara North Conservancy
“Honeymoon Couple” is what you call when the male Lion of a pride takes a young Lioness out to mate for the first time. This Lioness was young and still had some of her spots! While you can’t see him, the male Lion’s brother is nearby, for protection.
Last November I had the most romantic, perfect Safari with my husband in Mara North Conservancy. It was his first trip to Kenya. After 31 years of marriage, it felt like we too were on our Honeymoon. 💜💜💜
#TravelTuesday Chef’s Garden Sharing Kenya’s Culinary Heritage
#TravelTuesday Africa's Best - The most aspirational Africa destination book - Ever!
While on Safari in Kenya last November, I picked up “home” a Southern African Magazine. Their tagline line is “your guide to beautiful living”. I like that. In the back of the magazine (where good surprises are always found), under the Shopping Guide was:
Stay in Africa’s Best
This book was compiled by a team who travelled to some of the most breathtaking places in Africa. And the focus isn’t just on elegance or style. They’ve considered social initiatives, environmental impact, management styles and visitor’s experiences. In Africa’s Best, you will find everything from a beach holiday to a safari and cultural experiences.
Count me in! There was an email that I quickly sent asking if they were in bookstores in Nairobi. Tanith “Tan” Hobson quickly got back to me with a friendly email saying not yet. Well, as I now must have this book
Tan kindly indulged me as we checked into shipping either to the United States or South Korea. When she came back with the pricing, while taking a deep breath, I realized this wasn’t the little book on sustainability I had imagined. This was a REAL book.
As I had to get home from Kenya and get a bank transfer done, I thought I’d be lucky to get the book by my birthday in February. The book made its way from South Africa, to the United States, and then shipped via the Army Post Office to me. It arrived on January 6th. Tan had kindly sent me happy birthday wishes. And while we are not Orthodox Christians & January 7th is Orthodox Christmas, we had been to Greece last year & I pretended it was my Christmas Eve gift.
First a bit about the book. It is, without a doubt, the most beautiful book on Africa I have ever seen. Aspirational. The book weighs 3.475 KG (just under 10 pounds) and is 5 cms (over 2 inches thick). Africa’s Best covers 94 destinations in 15 countries.
Each country starts with an overview and then offers unique “Bucket List Experiences” found in that country. Then, for each destination, there are three catagories:
How They Dazzle Us
Why We Love Them
Their Sustainable Superpower
When I asked my husband why he thought I am so in love with the book, he said, “Its been a long time since we had a good book.” I think that’s true. The book is a breath of fresh air in the age of everything digital and audio books.
There are a few ads in Africa’s Best, but they fit with the book. I appreciate the information. The book will hopefully be available for international shipping via Amazon later this year. The ISBN is 978-0-6397-3020-2
If you truly want to know the destinations that should be on everyone’s bucket list - that is Africa’s Best!
This is how thick Africa’s Best is! #love it
Happy First #TravelTuesday of 2024! Pleased to announce my New Uganda and Rwanda DMC Ellington Safaris!
Last November, during our time in Kenya, I met Jenny and Shaun of Ellington Safaris to solidify our Partnership. Ellington Safaris is now Flyga Twiga’s Destination Management Company for Uganda and Rwanda.
They join my strong team of DMCs including Nikki and Collin of Southern Africa 360, and Diana and Richard of Adventure Expeditions Kenya.
2024 is quickly booking up - but there is still room & we can work with you to make your dream Safari a reality!
As always, Happy Day! Safe Safari!
#TravelTuesday Thank you Erin Henderson Media for the Shout Out and Beautiful Pictures from Your South Africa Safari Adventure!
#WildlifeWednesday Want to go Back to School with Elephants, Lions, & Giraffes? Try EcoTraining!
#TravelTuesday So proud to be an ArmaSkin Ambassador! Please use promocode Flyga20 to get 20% off!
My favorite Aussie product! If you’ve ever suffered from blisters, you know how devastating it can be.
Please visit the ArmaSkin Store to find out more about this amazing product!
ArmaSkin at Acropolis of Athens, Greece ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC
Great event at Camp Humphreys Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) Festival!
#TravelTuesday New! South Africa Girls Getaway Safari
Penguins South Africa ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC
#TravelTuesday Grateful to ArmaSkin asking me to continue as Ambassador!
Whether at the Acropolis in Athens, on Safari in Africa,
or Hiking your Local Trails,
Armaskin has you covered!
Your blister protections socks!
EcoTraining South Africa ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC
#TravelTuesday Thank you United on the RoK for the Feature
Why Perspective Is the Best Guide:
How Embracing Adventure Opened the Door to Flyga Twiga
Please turn to page 58.
#WildlifeWednesday Thank you EcoTraining for the Awesome New Flyer Design!
#TravelTuesday Travel is Back!!!
Saturday’s booth at Osan was the busiest - ever. People were lining up to talk about going to Africa. Already helping several Airmen plan their 1st Safari. What I love doing so much!
#TravelTuesday Is this the coolest pet friendly bar in Seoul?
From making sure it is the Doggy Beer you ordered, to a pet friendly menu, the Side Note Club at Ryse, Autograph Collection Marriott, is all about taking pampering your precious pooch to another level!
Side Note Club ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC
Located on the top, 15th floor of the Ryse Hotel, the Side Note Club overlooks energetic and vibrant Hongdae, Seoul. But, who can enjoy an evening out without your best fur buddy?
Ryse in the Evening ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC
Ryse is a Pet Friendly Hotel, with major emphasis on “friendly”. Upon arrival, your pet is welcomed with a bed and bowls awaiting in the room. If you pass by the Concierge Desk, a jar of Dog Treats is immediately brought out for your pup.
Pet Menu ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC
Dubbed Pet.Project, Side Note Club offers a menu for both Cats and Dogs. During our stay, Fynbos decided to try the Dried Sweet Potato and the Chicken Breast Jerky. As a Korean Village Dog, he should have preferred the Sweet Potato. Instead, he ate the Chicken Breast Chicken so fast, we ordered more.
Please note: While Pets are most definitely welcome, minor humans are not allowed in the bar after 6:00 pm.
Checking out Dog Friendly Beer ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC
And while he seemed to be more partial to licking the botte than drinking the nonalcoholic “Doggy Beer”, it was super fun when the Waiter offered him to see if it was the Beer he ordered. It was just enough theatrics and silliness to be perfect!
Needless to say, Side Note Club is Fynbos APPROVED and we will most, most definitely be back.
Well done Ryse Hotel’s Side Note Club!
Fynbos at Side Note Club ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC
#MemorialDay In Honor of Memorial Day, Flyga Twiga™ Offers a Military History Safari
#WildlifeWednesday New Special Needs Mobility Challenged Safari
Morning Coffee & Beet Root Juice Ole Sereni Nairobi Kenya © Flyga Twiga™ LLC
#TravelTuesday Top 3 Safari Questions to Answer Before Your Bespoke African Safari Consultation
Top 3 Safari Questions
The first question people often ask is “How much does it cost to go on an African Safari?” While this question is understandable, there are 3 Questions I request Clients answer, prior to their first Bespoke Safari Consultation.
The Reason for the Consultation
Flyga Twiga™, as a Personal Safari Service and Consultancy, does not have pre-designed “packages”. Rather, the whole reason for the founding of Flyga Twiga is to give you the Safari Experience YOU want. Not what someone else “thinks” you want or should have.
So, prior to your first Personal Safari Consultation, please ask your self the following 3 Questions:
Ellies & Kili, Amboseli Kenya © Flyga Twiga™ LLC
1) Who is going on the Safari?
A couple, a family, a multi-generational family, friends, business associates… For example, while many Game Lodges and Safaris welcome young children, some restrict ages.
2) When do you want to go?
There are High Seasons and Low Seasons in East and Southern Africa. And most definitely benefits to each.
3) What is your “Dream Safari Experience”?
Each Safari should be as unique as your Dreams.
Perhaps you have your heart set on the great Mountain Gorillas. Or learning how to be a Safari Guide, on EcoTraining, is the adventure of a lifetime you seek. The unique Maasai Culture has fascinated you. Let’s make those dreams a reality.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park © Flyga Twiga™ LLC
There a lot more fun and involved questions we will go over when we begin planning our bespoke Safari. These are just the exciting starting point…
Until we talk, please take a look at our suggested Safaris here.