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Category: Africa

All things Africa

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Uncut: Interview with Min. of Education of Kenya, Hon. Mutula Kilonzo [Video]

Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they are granted an interview with the Minister of Education of Kenya, Hon. Mutula Kilonzo, MP.

Africa / Africa / Expedition Video / TTP Around the World

In Search of Water in Samburu, Kenya [Video]

Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they interview leaders in the Samburu community about the difference clean water can make in this very dry part of the world.

Africa / Africa / Destination Dispatch / TTP Around the World

A Samburu Sojourn

We spent a week in the Samburu region of Kenya, learning more about non-profit work being done to provide clean water to communities in the area. In the process, we gained a greater appreciation for the people in this area.

Africa / Africa / Destination Dispatch / TTP Around the World

In Search of the Big Five in Kenya

We spent five days on safari in Kenya, visiting a variety of areas, ranging from small sanctuaries to large national parks. We had previously been on safari and had seen four of the five animals, the leopard being the exception. So we were hopeful of seeing one during our visit to Kenya.

Africa / Africa / Expedition Video / TTP Around the World

The Road to Maasai Mara [Video]

Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team has they cover their time in the Maasai Mara in Kenya.

Africa / Africa / Destination Dispatch / Trekking Destinations / TTP Around the World

A Walk on the Wild Side in the Maasai Mara

To begin our time in Africa we took a multiple-day walking safari. Our hope was to experience some of the wild side of Africa, in terms of both bush terrain and animal encounters. We also had the opportunity to learn more about the Maasai people in the process.

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Uncut – Africa Overview [Video]

Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they review their time in Europe and also discuss their upcoming trip to Kenya and Ethiopia in Africa. In all, they will be spending six weeks between the two countries, while trekking, on safari and visiting historical sites.

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Since their original 424-day journey around the world to raise K-12 geo-literacy, Darren and Sandy Van Soye have continued to focus on authentic adventures highlighting the cultural and natural significance of some of the most remote areas of the world.

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