The Changing Landscape of Safari Tourism in the Maasai Mara
Every year, from July to September, a remarkable spectacle unfolds across the plains of the Mara as millions of wildebeest embark on one of the most dramatic and heart-stopping moments: when the herds cross the Mara River. The crossing is marked by moments of chaos as thousands of gnus plunge into the river, navigating the […]
Empowering Women in Conservation: The Kufadza Scouts of Lower Zambezi
The Lower Zambezi National Park is a breathtaking expanse of wilderness, home to diverse wildlife and a delicate ecosystem that demands rigorous protection. At the heart of this conservation effort stands Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ), a non-profit organisation working alongside the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) to safeguard the park and promote sustainable […]
Discover the iPhone 16 in Action: Capturing the Magic of Kenya
Something great to celebrate! Kenya’s wildlife and wilderness were again put on the world map as Austin Mann tested the new iPhone 16 in Kenya before its official launch. The dramatic landscapes were the perfect playground to push Apple’s latest device to the max and see just how far its next-level camera could go. For […]
Running for Conservation: The UltraMARAthon in Kenya
Running through the Mara is a surreal experience. The landscape is stunning in its raw beauty: wide open plains punctuated by lone trees, the glint of sunlight on the dew of the early morning plains, and the distant hum of wildlife, from elephants to zebras and so much more. Unlike traditional safari experiences where you […]
Leopard Beach Resort
“Hey guys, do you need an extra player?” I shouted to the five young boys playing football on the beach. It was a Friday night at dusk in Diani and I had just walked the beach, “Yes, please join!” one of the boys called back. I had just arrived at Diani beach and I was […]
The Travelling Avatar
Noonoouri is an activist with a passion for fashion, over 330,000 followers on instagram and has worked with top-name brands like Dior, Burberry and Marc Jacobs, traversing the globe in the process. She however only exists online. We talk to the Creative Director behind this digital fashion avatar, Joerg Zuber. How did your trip to […]
Spotlight on Olepangi Farm, Laikipia
There is so much to love about Olepangi Farm, a place where cliche hospitality industry phrases like “home away from home” and “slice of paradise” indeed find true meaning. And so we stepped through the looking glass and began to wonder and wander. We were promptly checked into our individual rooms to freshen up before […]
Segera Retreat Unveils All-female Anti-Poaching Unit
On 21st September 2019, Segera Retreat witnessed a colorful passing-out parade of 12 ladies from the surrounding communities who had been training for the past six months to be East and Central Africa’s first all-female anti-poaching and conservation ranger unit. The women who are all mothers, some with little education, form the first unit of […]
Senegal: No Longer Under The Radar
Dakar As I arrived at Blaise Diagne airport, I felt excited for the two weeks ahead. For this trip, I was prepared for the fact that not many people in Senegal speak English and had therefore tried to brush up on my very basic French. Fortunately, I found the Senegalese to be really patient people, […]
Setting Sail for Change: The Inspiring Journey of the FlipFlopi Project
It’s not every day that the following exclamation: “You did what?!” comes with positive connotations. But this is exactly how we reacted when we caught up with the FlipFlopi Project, witnessing the remarkable progress of their groundbreaking initiative. Established as a not-for-profit endeavour, the FlipFlopi Project is driven by a clear vision: to develop self-sustaining […]