Archive for » January, 2009 «

What is Safari?

Safari is a Swahili expression meaning “Trip”. Although this word was formerly used to describe the expeditions that were carried out in African countries in order to hunt large exotic animals like elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, etc. Today this word is used to describe the “hunt” photo of these animals in the different parks and nature reserves that exist in African countries.

more…

Swahili Television in Kenya

One of the Kenyan TV shows attracted more viewers gathered in front of the boob in that country is “This is not fair,” a program broadcast in Swahili on Wednesday afternoon. Inma, during his trip to Kenya had the opportunity to see some peculiar episodes of the program, the Black and white TV with the “house” where he was “staying”.

The program in question is a series of educational, teaching good manners to viewers in different social situations, where you can find an inhabitant of the country. The issue that I was commenting Inma was entitled “How to behave in the library” (a Inma it translated).

more…

Massai Village

This year we were fortunate to travel to Kenya. One activity we did during our trip was a safari where we had the opportunity to visit the Masai Mara reserve. In addition to the incredible amount of animals, all different you see, also visited a Massai village.

The truth is that the situation is rather curious. Upon arrival you get the village chief, and then negotiate with him, the price to enter and visit their village. Once negotiated the price, you send a kid Massai, more or less young, who speaks English and is going to be the one to tell you things from their village.

more…

Category: africa  Tags: , ,  Leave a Comment