Just arrived back in Nairobi after 2 days safari in Masi Mara. We arrived Sunday afternoon and immediately went on an evening safari in the game park. We were incredibly lucky to see a small pride of lions feasting after a kill. We counted 8 lions in total and were able to get quite close. Also saw giraffe, zebra, wardhog, vulchers and lots of wilderbeast as it is still the migration season. Yesterday, Monday, we went on a full day safari with the aim of reachin...

Well I made it! I had a very straight forward journey to Nairobi, no real incidents. I was concerned when I couldn't put my hand luggage in the overhead locker above me and the stewardess took it to one half way down the plane behind me ... NEVER let your bag out your sight is probably the most common advice I have been given. So I was very relieved when it was apparent the seat next to me was vacant. As soon as we took of I retrieved my bag and sat it next t...

Spent a lovely afternoon with katie and Sam at a rather drizzly Gun Wharf. Watched Toy Story 3 which managed to get the emotions going. Really needed to bite my lip to keep it together. Three more sleeps was perhaps a bit optomistic as I don't think I will be getting much sleep tonight. I am very excited and still trying to get the backpack sorted. Still heavier then I would like so going to give it another go. My next entry will hopefully be from Kenya...

Three more sleeps before the off! Had a go at packing today and didn't quite manage to fit everything in but was pleased with the first attempt. Can't lift rucksack on my own but once on my back it is ok. My brother who was going to take me to the airport has been delayed in America so last minute change of plans gives me an extra day at home with the Katie and Sam. Really getting very excited now.

It's a week before the start of my big adventure. This time next week I will hopefully be touching down in Nairobi to start a 6 week overlander trek from Kenya to Cape Town. After that, I will go on to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and America. 8 months exploring a good section of the world. I feel excited, nervous and very disorganised. I think this is the hardest part. I still have to decide what to take what not to take. I will mainly be camping in Afr...