![]() ![]() David led introductions among the small group of arriving guests as we sipped our cocktails. I went for another coffee, this time with a splash of the famous African Liqueur, Amarula. After helping me with my bags, he mixed a round of welcome drinks. As I exited the aircraft, David, a guide from &Beyond, greeted me with a warm smile and a friendly handshake. Our landing could not have been any smoother, though. Apparently, several months earlier, the aircraft crashed into a small group of wildebeests as they ran out onto the runway! I’ll admit though, seeing a crashed plane just off of a dirt runway, in the middle of nowhere, as we made our approach was slightly unnerving. Then, as quickly as it began, the flight came to an end as we landed safely on a remote airstrip. Every passenger on the little 10-seater plane was grinning from ear to ear! Flying over the Maasai Mara gave me my first glimpse of wild elephants, giraffes, and even ostriches. ![]() At a cruising altitude of only 10,000ft, it was easy to look down at spot all kinds of exciting wildlife. The quick flight only lasted an hour or so, but it felt like a bonus aerial safari. This prime seat gave me excellent views out of the plane’s side and front windows. I settled in and sat directly behind the co-pilot. The host then took the extra bag to a nearby office and stored it safely until my return.Īs I waited near the tiny airport cafe, sipping a cappuccino, my flight was called to board right on schedule. I sorted everything out into what I would need on my safari and what would stay behind. Luckily, my host provided a large bag to fill with any items I wouldn’t need to bring to Kichwa Tembo. That said, I was traveling with far too much luggage to bring it all with me on safari. Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, soaked up some rays on the warm sunny beaches of Zanzibar, and then trekked with mountain gorillas in Uganda. Over the previous 3 weeks, I had summited Mt. Throughout my month-long journey through East Africa, I was carrying a substantial amount of clothing and gear. Therefore, it’s essential to plan ahead and pack smart when taking an African safari (more on this later). It’s important to note that weight restrictions on small safari planes significantly limit the amount of luggage you can bring. Once there, a host from &Beyond greeted me and carried my bags inside. After a night in Nairobi, a car arrived at my hotel the next morning and shuttled me to the airport. The Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp sits far off the beaten path, right on the edge of the Maasai Mara. A safari really is that rare type of adventure that truly offers something for everyone. The company describes the camp as “Classical Kenyan Safari Redefined.” Kichwa Tembo offers everything you could possibly want or need for an unbelievable safari experience. Our list is private, strictly used in-house for our newsletter emails, and is not share or sold.&Beyond considers the Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp a mid-luxury offering. IF you don't want to be on the mailing list just hit the UNSUBSCRIBE BUTTON on the first email you get from us and our system automatically takes you off the list. Using any Appraisal or Contact Forms on this website places you on our EMAIL LIST automatically. Websites are free to link to this page or any pages on our site but may not copy and publish any photos or information on their sites without written authorization from Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, LLC. Photos and information may be re-used with written permission only from Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, LLC. Although the catalog is 98% current, some items may have been sold and not yet removed from site. Items without prices are typically available, but price and detailed information is on request. Prices subject to change due to typographical errors and product is subject to availability. Always Selling - Buying & Consigning - Appraising - Restoringįine Native American Art & Artifacts of the 19th and 20th Centuries ![]()
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