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Hakuna Matata and Ayubuisms !

February 9, 2012 by Lynn 5 Comments

Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata song and Indian Ocean waves in Zanzibar

Hakuna Matata – No Worries – is the mantra of Ayubu, our driver and tour guide.  He put this Swahili phrase, which was the theme song of Disney’s The Lion King, into action and made our meticulously planned African Lion Safari into the trip of a lifetime. Read our African Lion Safari journal at BonVoyageurs.com .

Highly experienced, well-educated with a university degree in wildlife management plus possessed with a contagious smile and terrific sense of humor, Ayubu managed to fulfill our wishes and our goals on a daily basis plus regale us with stories from his past.  We adopted him into our family during our 10 days with him.  I will never forget Africa and I will never forget Ayubu.

Here’s a taste of Ayubu’s fabulous sense of humor which I call “Ayubuisms” …

“Sleeping Policeman” ….Man-made Bumps on the road to slow vehicles

“African Massage” …. Bumpiness on dirt roads

“Natural Powder” …. Dust on road

”European Massage” … paved roads

“Dancing without Music” … bumpy road

Read all about our African Lion Safari in Tanzania and Kenya (with a side trip to Zanzibar)  in our related posting “African Lion Safari … A Journal” ! It was a memorable trip, the trip of a lifetime, and we recommend it to all animal lovers !

Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world.  Luxury escapes and city breaks to Quebec City, New York, Washington, Buenos Aires. In Europe, places like Paris France, Nice France, Provence and the Cote d’Azur (French Riviera), Tuscany and Florence in Italy, Rome, Napoli and the Amalfi Coast. In Asia, countries like China, India, Nepal and so much more!

Filed Under: Africa, African Mosaic, Animal Adventures, Luxury Escapes, Safari, Tanzania, Travel Tales Tagged With: Africa, African Lion Safari, around the world, city breaks, Hakuna Matata, Joie de vivre, Lion King, luxury escapes, Quebec City, safari, Swahili language, The Walt Disney Company, Travel, Zanzibar

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Comments

  1. Tina says

    December 21, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    What a wonderful night! The music
    was so southing! Did I hear ocean waves in the background? Magical! Your guide, Ayuba, sounds
    fabulous! So delighted you had a fantastic holiday. Safe travels home!
    Love + Blessings, T

    Reply
  2. Ayubu Luhala says

    March 29, 2014 at 2:16 am

    The one to be seen non forgoteen.

    Reply
  3. TOURISM CONTENT CURATOR says

    May 4, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    hakuna matata but pick pockets are the matatas in East African Safari

    Reply

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