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Misconceptions I Had About Safari - And What I Learned
Safari, Africa, Family Rachael Sundholm Safari, Africa, Family Rachael Sundholm

Misconceptions I Had About Safari - And What I Learned

Misconceptions I Had About Safari – And What I Learned

Safari wasn’t always at the top of my travel list. I had questions about the timing, the cost, whether my kids were too young, and if I was really the “type” to enjoy it.

This post unpacks the hesitations I had before my first safari and how, by leaning in, I ended up having one of the most memorable and perspective-shifting travel experiences of my life.

Because safari isn’t just about animals (though they’re incredible) — it’s about the landscapes, the stillness, the people, the connection to nature, and how it all stays with you. Whether you’re planning your first safari or simply curious about what it’s really like, this one’s for you.

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My Return to Travel: Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Africa Julia Carter Africa Julia Carter

My Return to Travel: Kenya and Tanzania Safari

After a very long 15 months without any international travel, few things could excite me as much as a trip to Kenya and Tanzania. I knew from the start that East Africa would be our first big COVID-era trip. Firstly, there are few places in the world I’d rather be than on safari and in the time of a pandemic there really isn’t anywhere that feels safer and more socially distanced. We had been successfully sending clients since last year but it didn’t feel right to keep advising without seeing for myself what the reality of travel was in this highly unusual and ever-evolving moment.

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