June 2019


I was browsing my favorite travel deal sites looking for flights to Croatia, when I came across a safari in Kenya that included more and cost less. Eastern Europe could wait, while I go back to East Africa. I had been on a safari in Tanzania with a group of friends years prior and it was an incredible experience. But, I needed a travel buddy, because I didn't want to pay a single supplement to stay in a double-occupancy tent alone. So I texted a handful of friends, did anyone want to go on safari to Kenya? We had book by tomorrow to get the discount. I just needed one person to agree to my impulsive idea. To my surprise, the next day all 5 people I asked said yes. I quickly realized we could have a whole safari to ourselves if we ask more friends and family to join us. I hopped on the phone to the company operating the tour, and with their help I was able to get us moved to a private date. A week later, 14 of us were scheduled for our safari. But if we're flying all the way to Africa, why go for just a week? We might as well make the most of our jet-lag. I rearranged our flights, booked more hotel nights in Nairobi and scheduled day trips, for a total of 10 days.

Leah up close and personal at the Giraffe Center in Nairobi, Kenya. 2019.

Nairobi National Park

one of Kenya's most successful rhinoceros sanctuaries

White Rhino crossing the road in Nairobi National Park Rhinoceros sanctuary Kenya east Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
two White Rhino in Nairobi National Park Rhinoceros sanctuary Kenya east Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
White Rhino herd road safari jeepsNairobi National Park Rhinoceros sanctuary Kenya east Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Orphan Elephant Rescue & Wildlife Rehabilitation

Hand fed orphaned baby elephant at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Kenya Leah Ramuglia Photography
bottle feed orphaned baby elephant at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Kenya Leah Ramuglia Photography
bottle fed orphaned baby elephant at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Kenya Leah Ramuglia Photography

Lake Elmenteita

in Kenya's Great Rift Valley

pink flamingos lake Elmenteita Soysambu conservancy safari Kenya Leah Ramuglia photography
pink flamingos lake Elmenteita Soysambu conservancy safari Kenya Leah Ramuglia photography
pink flamingos lake Elmenteita Soysambu conservancy safari Kenya Leah Ramuglia photography
pink flamingos lake Elmenteita Soysambu conservancy safari Kenya Leah Ramuglia photography

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Lions play in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
giraffes in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Mother & baby elephant in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
cheetah hunting wildebeest in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Wildebeest at sunset in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Wildebeest great migration in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
two cheetahs in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
cheetah drinks from a puddle in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
herd of elephants in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
pride of Lions in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
hyena eats a wildebeest leg in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
hyena eats a wildebeest carcass in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
wildebeest and tree silhouette in Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography

Maasai

semi-nomadic indigenous ethnic group of East Africa

Maasai men jump near the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Maasai men red orange yellow bright clothing Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Maasai men herd cattle near Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Maasai bomb near Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Maasai warriors near Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Maasai woman portrait jewelry near Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Maasai women sell jewelry near Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Maasai women in colorful clothing and cattle Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography

Hells Gate National Park

Hikers and Gorge walls in Hells Gate National Park Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
School Field Trip climbing Gorge walls in Hells Gate National Park Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Hiker and Gorge walls in Hells Gate National Park Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography
Gorge walls in Hells Gate National Park Kenya East Africa Leah Ramuglia Photography

Lake Naivasha

boats on the shore of Lake Naivasha Kenya Great Rift Valley East Africa Leah Ramuglia photography
birds rest on dead trees in Lake Naivasha Kenya Great Rift Valley East Africa Leah Ramuglia photography
boats on the shore of Lake Naivasha Kenya Great Rift Valley East Africa Leah Ramuglia photography
black and white boat silhouette Lake Naivasha Kenya Great Rift Valley East Africa Leah Ramuglia photography
black and white boats on the shore of Lake Naivasha Kenya Great Rift Valley East Africa Leah Ramuglia photography

Wall art

Kenya's Beauty at home


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