| Kenya-Related Web Sites, including links to the web sites of each of our hotels.
Kenyalogy.com - a comprehensive website with many helpful links.
MagicalKenya.com - a great overview
Kenyaweb.com - another comprehensive site
US Embassy, Nairobi - The U.S. State Department site where you can register as a traveler in Kenya if you want “big brother” to know where you are and to better help you and your family in case of an emergency!
LauferTravel.com – This is my personal web site where I will post anything new about our trip, including easy links to all the sites posted here. The site has lots of other material, including travel tips, journals of former trips, links to travel-related sites, and quick links to sites dealing with currency exchange information.
Kenya Safari FAQs - This is a site dealing with Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Kenya – from electrical current to the risk of malaria and everything in between. Includes stuff on insect repellant.
Norfolk Hotel, Nariobi - our home on days 2 and 3, Tue. & Wed., April 10 & 11.
Karen Blixen Museum - Website of the Karen Blixen Museum , which we visit on Wed. morning, April 11. Karen, a native of Denmark , established a farm here (1914-31) and wrote “Out of Africa” (Book – 1937; Movie – 1985) about her experiences.
Rothschild Giraffes - Website about the Rothschild Giraffe . We visit the Rothschild Giraffe Sanctuary on Wed. afternoon.
Carnivore Restaurant - Website of the famous Carnivore Restaurant , where we have dinner on Wed. evening, April 11. There are a number of websites dealing with different aspects of this famous restaurant. I suggest you GOOGLE: “Carnivore Restaurant” and explore for yourself.
Aboseli National Park - the website provides a great overview of the area we'll be visiting on days 4 & 5, Thur. & Fri., April 12 & 13.
Ol Tukai Lodge - Our hotel on April 12 & 13: Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli National Park . This site includes pictures and some short videos.
Mount Kilimanjaro - Wikipedia Encyclopedia's page on Mt. Kilimanjaro , which dominates our landscape on Thurs. & Fri., April 12 & 13.
The Ark Lodge, Aberdar National Forest - Our hotel on day 6, Sat., April 14. This website has a slide show of the facility which should really heighten your anticipation.
Sarova Shaba Lodge - Our hotel on days 7 and 8, Sun. & Mon. April 15 and 16.
Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanuki - Our hotel on Days 9 & 10, Tue. & Wed., April 17 & 18.
Coriolis Effect - On day 9, Tue. Apr. 17, we visit the Equator and will be introduced to the Coriolis Effect . This Wikipedia website destroys the popular myth!
Sweetwaters Game Preserve & Chimpanzee Sanctuary - On day 10 we visit the Sweetwaters Game Preserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary. This website provides an overview.
Lion Hill Lodge, Lake Nakuru - Our hotel on day 11, Thur., April 19. There are some great pictures on this site, including a fuzzy video or two – one with audio - shwing a tribal dance show at the hotel.
The Rift Valley - We'll be on the edge of this wonder of nature on Day 11.
Sarova Mara Tented Game Camp, Masai Mara - Our "hotel" on days 12 & 13, Fri. & Sat.., April 20 & 21. This website has numerous pictures, including details about the optional Hot Air Balloon Ride we can take on Saturday morning (Cost: $425).
Nairobi - On Day 14, Mon., April 22, we spend a day in Nairobi before having a farewell dinner and boarding our plane for home.
Current Narobi Time - A site you can share with relatives and friends while you are in Africa , so they'll know what time it is where you are! Check now to see what time it is!
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