Stays With A Story- Nomad Picks
There’s something unanimously attractive about stories. An article by Wired shares that it’s because storytelling is so central to human existence. From the Maasai to the Romans to the Aboriginals, stories have always existed- as both an educative and bonding tool for people all over the world As such, even when it comes to items […]
Impala EcoLodge Kisumu
The water playfully laps against the small, wooden boat rhythmically rocking it back and forth as if to the lake’s very own sweet tune. The sun splashes across the sky in striking orange hues as a fish eagle flutters across my periphery. I am yanked out of my reverie by the fisherman’s paddle incessantly tapping […]
Mara on a Budget
The guard at Maasai Mara has the measure of us. He’s bored, and probably hasn’t seen another visitor all day. It’s starting to drizzle, a chilling, seeping rain that reminds me of Scotland where I grew up. As the wind picks up, gusting over the desolate moorland, I wonder what on earth we’re doing here. […]
Champagne Ridge Villa, a scenic getaway in Kajiado.
Only an hour’s drive from the city, we arrived here in the evening, just as a warm orange glow was washing over the space through the massive windows. After seeing the bathroom, and then picking my jaw up off the floor, I decided to run a bath, pour a glass of Chardonnay and enjoy the […]
Rescuing Raptors In Naivasha: Interview With Shiv Kapila
Saving owls in a country that believes them to be harbingers of death was never going to be easy. But the Naivasha Owl Centre, founded in 2014, not only rescues and rehabilitates owls but Kenya’s biggest and most bellicose birds of prey, too. Tamara Britten visited the centre in Naivasha and asked Shiv Kapila what […]
Cheetah Connections
Three days into my latest safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, I’d already enjoyed quite a show. I scored front-row seats to a sparring match between two Thomson’s gazelles clashing over territory, watched as a clan of hyenas played keep-away with a day-old wildebeest kill, and marvelled as a lilac-breasted roller landed amongst a […]
Kenya’s Most Secluded Islands
There’s a magical feeling that occurs when visiting the islands of our Kenyan motherland. In this week’s article, we do a deep-dive into the exploration of Kenya’s most remote islands in the country. If you’re looking to break-free from the city, you can now start planning your escape in becoming a ‘castaway!’ Chale Island Chale […]
Troubled Mara: Can conservancies lead the way?
Conservationists warn that Kenya’s most celebrated game reserve, plagued by mismanagement and overpopulation, is living on borrowed time. Could privately-managed conservancies hold the answer? It’s early dusk, and large herds of cattle are making their way into the reserve. Everywhere can be heard the tinkling of bells, the mumble of herdsmen, the lowing of cows. […]
Snake On The Prowl
A deadly cobra is on the loose near the family home. Samantha du Toit wonders if conservation should extend to even the creatures that we fear. There was great excitement behind the cottage. The first we knew of anything was people running with pillow cases and clean water towards our home. The children and I […]
Untamed Encounters: Unveiling Uganda’s Majestic Gorillas
Every encounter with the Mountain Gorillas is different. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. I first tracked the gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. The climb through the mist-covered slopes of the jungle and a nearby tea plantation were a magical start to the whole experience. When we encountered the gorillas, we felt very at ease in […]