About this episode
Adventures in Africa: A Journey of Safaris and Family Memories In this episode of the Non-Rev Lounge, Monique and Tyler discuss their recent trip to Africa, reflecting on their experiences since their emotional last episode, Lara's Retirement, and their grandmother's passing. They bring on a special guest, Kim, to share insights about their African safari adventure, including encounters with wildlife, special moments with elephants, and the challenges of traveling with a family. They also cover logistical issues faced when returning home, highlighting the complexities and surprises of non-rev travel. Monique shares her upcoming plans for a trip to Costa Rica to visit her daughter, and the episode concludes with a sneak peek of potential future podcast episodes. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:11 Reflecting on Past Episodes and Personal Updates 00:47 Planning and Anticipation for the Africa Trip 01:25 Introducing Kim and Discussing Africa Trip Details 03:19 Travel Challenges and Experiences 07:50 Exploring Cape Town and Surroundings 18:01 Visiting Table Mountain and Robben Island 28:44 Penguins at Boulders Beach and Cape Point 37:29 Safari Adventures and Lodging 38:31 Family Safari Adventure Begins 39:04 Luxurious Accommodations and Authentic Cuisine 39:40 Exploring the Wildlife 41:53 Guided Tours and Animal Spotting 46:35 Close Encounters with Wildlife 01:02:11 Travel Challenges and Tips 01:16:19 Reflecting on the Journey StaffTraveler is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM. Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim ✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge