Africa

Our travel experiences through South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Masai Mara, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar and Malawi

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda 

We are ready for our epic adventure! After having visited 125 countries we were looking for something we could not do or see anywhere else in the world and the rare and endangered mountain gorillas filled this desire. The world’s entire population of these magnificent creatures, estimated to be around 1000, live only in the…

The Exotic Essence of Zanzibar

Zanzibar – By Irene Butler For Zanzibar Photo Gallery Click: Zanzibar-Photo-Gallery/ Published in TravelLady and TravelWise E-Zines Old Stone Town of Zanzibar Island with its labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways transported my partner, Rick and I back to ancient Persia; that is, until we were jarred back to the 21st century by vehicles passing…

Safari Smitten in Kenya

Kenya Safari Story by Irene Butler Photos by Rick Butler Our Safari Photo Gallery The King of Beast’s fiery mane ruffled in the breeze as he raised his head from the carrion. With a throaty rumble and a menacing glare he warned us to keep our distance. My husband, Rick and I watched him from…