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Africa Revealed with Dr. Matt Jensen

Africa Revealed with Dr. Matt Jensen

Tapestry of Africa 1 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Africa Revealed takes you beyond the postcard — into the wildlife, people, cultures, and real stories of East Africa. Hosted by Dr. Matt Jensen, safari guide and humanitarian, bringing you insider knowledge from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & beyond.

Episodes

Discovering Samburu National Reserve: Kenya's Most Exciting Hidden Safari Gem
Discovering Samburu National Reserve: Kenya's Most Exciting Hidden Safari Gem Aug 19, 2026 00:18:22 What is Kenya's most exciting reserve that isn't the Maasai Mara? In Episode 9 of Africa Revealed, Dr. Matt Jensen reveals his answer — and makes a strong case for why Samburu National Reserve deserves a spot on every Kenya safari itinerary.In this episode:🌍 Why Samburu is one of Dr. Matt's favorite reserves in all of East Africa🦒 The Samburu Special Five — five unique species you won&
Hope in Northern Uganda Part 2: Building a Clinic, Digging a Well & How You Can Help
Hope in Northern Uganda Part 2: Building a Clinic, Digging a Well & How You Can Help Aug 12, 2026 00:25:28 The humanitarian work in northern Uganda is growing — and you can be part of it. In Part 2 of our conversation with Geofrey Okeny, Dr. Matt Jensen takes you inside the dental camps, the clinic being built, and the fresh water well that just reached a major milestone.In this episode:🦷 What a dental camp looks like with no electricity, no suction & no running water — and why it still changes liv
Hope in Northern Uganda Part 1: Meet Geofrey Okeny, Dentist & Humanitarian
Hope in Northern Uganda Part 1: Meet Geofrey Okeny, Dentist & Humanitarian Aug 5, 2026 00:27:33 What does life really look like in the villages of northern Uganda — far from any safari route, far from any western infrastructure? In Episode 7 of Africa Revealed, Dr. Matt Jensen introduces his friend and humanitarian partner Geofrey Okeny, a dental officer from Gulu, northern Uganda, who is bringing dental care and hope to some of the most remote communities in East Africa.In this episode:🌍 Ho
East Africa's Best Kept Secret: Chimps, Rhinos & a Hidden Gem Most Tourists Miss
East Africa's Best Kept Secret: Chimps, Rhinos & a Hidden Gem Most Tourists Miss Jul 29, 2026 00:16:24 Most safari travelers stick to the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti. But tucked away in central Kenya is one of East Africa's most extraordinary and overlooked destinations. In Episode 6 of Africa Revealed, Dr. Matt Jensen reveals Ol Pejeta Conservancy — and why it deserves a spot on every safari itinerary.In this episode:🐒 The Sweet Waters Chimpanzee Sanctuary — Kenya's only chimp sanctuary,
How to Plan an African Safari: Where to Go, Who to Book & What to Know First | Ep. 5
How to Plan an African Safari: Where to Go, Who to Book & What to Know First | Ep. 5 Jul 22, 2026 00:24:36 Thinking about booking your first African safari but not sure where to start? In Episode 5 of Africa Revealed, Dr. Matt Jensen breaks down the 5 essential things every traveler needs to know before they book — from choosing the right country to the pro tips that most people only learn after they've already gone.In this episode:🌍 Where to go — Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda & what makes ea
What Is a Safari Really Like? 5 Things First-Time Travelers Need to Know | Africa Revealed Ep. 4
What Is a Safari Really Like? 5 Things First-Time Travelers Need to Know | Africa Revealed Ep. 4 Jul 15, 2026 00:17:30 Planning your first safari but don't know where to start? In Episode 4 of Africa Revealed, Dr. Matt Jensen answers the 5 questions he gets asked by almost every traveler before they go — straight from hundreds of real client conversations.In this episode:🦁 How close do you actually get to the animals — and do you need binoculars?🏕️ Do you have to rough it? A breakdown of safari lodge and camp
The Great Migration Explained: Surprising Facts Every Safari Traveler Should Know | Africa Revealed Ep. 3
The Great Migration Explained: Surprising Facts Every Safari Traveler Should Know | Africa Revealed Ep. 3 Jul 8, 2026 00:17:42 Most people think the Great Migration is just wildebeest crossing a river in July. They're missing the full picture. In Episode 3 of Africa Revealed, Dr. Matt Jensen breaks down one of nature's most spectacular events — and shares what most safari travelers never find out until they get there.In this episode:🌍  What the Great Migration actually is — and why it's driven by survival, not
Ebola & East Africa Safari Travel: What You Actually Need to Know
Ebola & East Africa Safari Travel: What You Actually Need to Know Jul 1, 2026 00:17:49 Is Ebola a reason to cancel your East Africa safari? In Episode 2 of Africa Revealed, Dr. Matt Jensen gives you an honest, research-backed breakdown of the current Ebola outbreak — what it means for safari travelers, and what it doesn't.In this episode:- What makes this Ebola strain different — and how deadly it actually is- Why Kenya and Tanzania are NOT in the outbreak zone- How Ebola is (an
Welcome to Africa Revealed! Meet Dr. Matt Jensen & the Story Behind Tapestry of Africa
Welcome to Africa Revealed! Meet Dr. Matt Jensen & the Story Behind Tapestry of Africa Jun 23, 2026 00:16:17 Welcome to Africa Revealed — the podcast that takes you beyond the safari brochure and into the heart, soul, and stories of East Africa.Your host, Dr. Matt Jensen, is a pediatric dentist turned humanitarian and safari entrepreneur who has spent years leading volunteer teams to remote villages across Kenya, Uganda, and beyond. In this very first episode, Matt shares:✅ How a 20-year dental career le

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