Trekking in the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Ethiopia.
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Ethiopia.
During our three weeks in Ethiopia we visited archeological and historic sites. We also came to this country to trek in a remote place. We set off for our trek in the Simien Mountains to view the incredible vistas and see three unique animals.
We spent the better part of a week in the town of Wamba as we explored the communities in the area. This provided us with the opportunity to observe everyday life in this remote part of Kenya.
As we continue our time in Ethiopia, here is another African quiz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sandy writes about our stay in Italy and taking time to recharge in the Italian Alps before our journey to Africa.
Now that we have arrived in Africa, this Traveler ID Challenge quiz will test your knowledge of this continent.
In addition to our walking safari, we will be visiting several other national parks in both Kenya and Ethiopia. Read the story to learn more about each park.