Both this summer and last, I traveled to Africa with the primary intention of going on a safari. The main difference is where I went in Africa. In this article, I am reviewing Masai Mara, Kenya vs. Kruger, South Africa, to determine a better destination for a safari. Both destinations had pros and cons. Of course, they are quite some distance apart geographically, so … [Read more...] about Masai Mara, Kenya vs. Kruger, South Africa: Which is better?
Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham
After a 24-hour travel day and a sleepless night, I was happy that our arrival in Nairobi was in the evening, meaning I could get to bed before waking up to explore the city the following day. After a 30-minute Uber drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, we checked into the DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham at 10 pm for a quick night before flying off to a safari … [Read more...] about Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham
Review: Kenya Airways NBO-ZNZ E190
After a mildly long travel day transiting from Masai Mara to Zanzibar, we made it to our last flight: Kenya Airways NBO-ZNZ. Although the flight was short (as will my remarks), there were indeed some highs and lows to flying Kenya Airways. The state-owned carrier both impressed me in specific ways while disappointing me in others. While our flight was delayed and did not … [Read more...] about Review: Kenya Airways NBO-ZNZ E190
Is the JW Marriott Masai Mara Worth $3,000+ a Night?
I recently stayed at the JW Marriott Masai Mara, which is not only one of the most excellent safari lodges out there, but Marriott’s first-ever property of the sort (and their smallest property to date). I wrote an excellent review of the JW Marriott Masai Mara just after my visit last month. However, I have had a lot of people reaching out and asking if it was worth … [Read more...] about Is the JW Marriott Masai Mara Worth $3,000+ a Night?
Booking 38 Hours in Business Class for $170
When booking my trip to Africa, I knew it would require a lot of flying, with at least one or two connections in each direction. Frequent readers of Nonstop Points know that while I am truly happy flying in economy, on long flights like this, I will try my luck at sitting in business class for sleep and comfort. This article is about booking 38 hours in business class for $170 … [Read more...] about Booking 38 Hours in Business Class for $170
