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tampa_shawn   
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness


Real Name: Shawn
Lives In: Tampa, US
Member Since: Oct 16, 2000
VT Rank: 822

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The Africa Experience

by tampa_shawn - last update: Apr 7, 2008

Pictured here is a Masi Woman I met in the Masi Mara. We made a trade that afternoon, my t-shirt for her bracelet

“You are not here to change the world, the world is here to change you.” - Shantidasa

The Animals

Locations visited -

Kenya/ Tanzania Narobi Tented Camp in Masai Maro National preserve // Lake Manyara National Park///Serengeti //Olduvai Gorge Ngorongoro Crater ///Arusha (village)

Zanzibar ~ Exotic Spice Island

Zimbabwe

South Africa

Botswana

Namibia

Egypt


Be sure to scroll all the way down this page and link to the Travelogues. I took some wonderful pictures and wrote about my experiences!

If you haven't seen the you tube video "The Battle of Kruger" it is well worth your time (lions and a crocodile fight over a baby buffalo - who is later rescued by the herd of buffaloes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM

The Landscapes

If you want a true insight of the African experience make sure to read the travel tips on this page!!!

“Our wild animals are a symbol of freedom. Without them something is missing from even the most beautiful landscape.” – Dalai Lama

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Pros:"The Animals were wonderful - Beautiful and diverse country"
Cons:"The poverty and plight of the people was overwhelming"
tampa_shawn's Africa Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 6
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 3 - Photos: 2
Shopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

tampa_shawn's Africa Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
African Landscapes- 8
The African People- 8
Safari Pictures of Animals- 8
Lions- 8
Safair Pictures of Animals - Part 2- 7

Comments for tampa_shawn about Africa
SLLiew Fri Jun 29, 2007 02:35 UTC
 Relevant down-to-earth tips for anyone going to Africa. Not sure I can stomach zebra or elephant meat :)
dsantosh Mon Sep 1, 2003 04:56 UTC
 Excellant home page, albums and nice travellouges..Many many happy returns of the day..Wishing you a happy birthday...Have a nice time..
marka13 Wed Mar 12, 2003 22:27 UTC
 So beautiful country... So awosome photos
genispp Tue Mar 11, 2003 21:33 UTC
 Beautiful page: good info, photos and travelogues

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