Pretty much Heaven

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The sun rises over Africa, taken from the bedroom of our second destination

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A slice of Heaven at the Samburu “Save the Elephants” camp run by Iain and Oria Douglas-Hamilton

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Posting that  amazing picture of my pilates trainer in Africa sparked my desire to look through the photos I took when our family went on safari a couple of years ago.  We visited Kenya and Tanzania, and stayed at 4 different camps, each unforgettable and spectacular in their own unique way.  My personal favourite was Cottar’s 1920′s Mara Safari Camp as it fulfilled my every fantasy of an African Safari Experience (read; pith helmets and gramophones- Meryl in that outfit she wears when she first steps off the train- you get the picture) We had the great pleasure of being hosted by Calvin Cottar himself, whose family goes back generations in Africa.  We also adored The Samburu Elephant Watch camp (our boy’s favourite) run by the amazing Iain and Oria Douglas- Hamilton in Kenya.  Such happy memories of our arrival in a thunderous downpour of rain; hot tea and biscuits swiftly served (and even more swiftly stolen by cheeky monkeys!) followed by a stunning sunset and suspenseful Jenga tournaments between our boys and Sambu warriors, with Oria and Iain cheering on. It was our very first day and our only rainstorm in Africa and we couldn’t have been more cozy nestled in the gorgeous colourful tents of Samburu.  Bliss- I want to go back right now!   One or two G & T’s and I might even try suspending myself off the roll bar of a jeep too!

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A Very Special Day

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Stormy skies overhead

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The main tent at Calvin Cottar’s 1920′s Safari Camp

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Calvin Cottar’s camp tent

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The last spot on our itinerary was Singhita, another Colonial Lover’s dream destination;

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Singhita Camp, Tanzania

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Singhita Camp, Tanzania

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Singhita Camp, Tanzania

Now this is my kind of tent

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Calvin Cottar’s 1920′s camp

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Slim Paley photo (the loo in the tent at Singhita)

Best Porto Potty Ever??

Damn I love camping!!

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