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Micato African Safari Review with travel expert Bob Shaffer

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Other ยท 11 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i was warned that that's not always the case and the interesting thing was i'm on an airplane on the way home thinking about gee when am i going to go back

the thrilling moment of that whole experience was when we climbed into a hot air balloon and took off across the green hills of western kenya and at dawn

i was the oldest one in the group so the existing elder named me an honorary elder to his village primarily due to my persistence and my age

mikado has been in the business for 50 years rather than go cheap say i would recommend you save for such an experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Start saving early for a safari
โœ“Plan for at least nine days to leverage airfare costs
โœ“Work with an advisor who understands the details
โœ“Be open-minded and know your limits

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Budget and cost โ€” Save for such an experience and choose a premium outfitter
Physical demands โ€” Be in generally good health, wear proper footwear and attire
Long flights โ€” Plan for a long flight and stay for at least nine days

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a typical African safari experience like?
QHow much does a safari cost?
QWhat is the best time of year for a safari?
QHow long should a safari be?
QWhat should you prepare for a safari?

Topics Covered

Excursions4ยฝ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3ยฝ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amboseli4ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Game drives in Amboseli National Park
Masai Mara4ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara
Nairobi4 Happy Bacon
Top: Nairobi National Park
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Bob Shaffer of Vacations by Cruise & Travel Experts joins Ken to review his most recent adventure: a nine-day African Safari with Micato Safaris. Bob goes into great detail for what he expected to be be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure but now wishes to return! Learn about the Big Five animals, when is the best time to take an African Safari, what you should prepare for, and the differences between a budget safari outfitter and a luxury outfitter such as Micato Safaris. Bob details his favorite part of the adventure which amounted to an almost religious experience as he learns of the culture by meeting village elders. And finally, Bob wraps up with his best advice for those not only looking to safari but for all adventure travel seekers. Timestamps: 00;00 Intro 0:27 Meet Bob Shaffer 2:30 Overview of his safari 3:00 Nairobi : Baby elephants & giraffes o my! 4:10 Amboseli 5:30 Fairmont Masai lodge 7:50 Hot Air balloon experience 9:09 Cost of a safari 10:15 The Masai: entertainment, village elder meeting, culture 11:45 Importance of souvenirs 13:15 Is this adventure suitable for older folks 14:30 Why adventure travel 15:40 School visit 16:03 Best time of year & length of a safari 17:20 Planning your safari 19:22 Bob's best advice for a safari 20:12 Bob's next adventure Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Bob is currently not accepting new clients. Go to https://realtravelexperts.com/ to find another Real Travel Expert in your Area Micato Safari Outfitters Shop; https://micato.newheadings.com/ ( RTE Travel Talk does not endorse nor receive any compensation for this mention.) Video & Image Credits: Video Clips Courtesy of Micato Safaris and Great Plains Images : Courtesy of Micato Safaris and Great Plains Bob Shaffer Travels with Bob RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.