A Guide to the WRC Safari Rally 2023
The highly anticipated motorsport event of the year is back! The WRC Safari Rally buzz can be felt across various cities as seasoned fans and newbies alike prepare to head to Naivasha. Possibly one of Kenya’s grandest events within the past decade, it evokes both nostalgia and a rekindled love for the sport. For all […]
The Birth of the Walking Safari
Norman Carr is quite possibly the most influential conservationist of the 20th century. It is thanks to him that tourists’ primary interest in Africa has shifted from hunting to game watching, and that we have national parks and other protected reserves across Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe in which wildlife can thrive. The pioneer of the […]
The Mara Elephant Project – A Legacy that still lives on
Elephants in Kenya face major challenges. Human population growth has led to habitat loss, while poaching remains a constant threat. Thankfully, the Mara Elephant Project (MEP) has been working tirelessly since 2011, partnering with the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Founded in 2011 by Richard and Liz Roberts, the […]
Silver, Porcelain & Old Tales from Lamu
There are places you visit where history seems to hum in the air. It winds through the trees, the streets, the people…like a winding ribbon trailing through time. Places that seem to be tucked away in the past even as they stand solidly in the present. Lamu is one of these places. A walk down […]
Taking over the wheels at The Safari Series
Can a true safari be experienced from the back of a safari car? Not if you ask the guys at the Safari Series. Instead, they prefer to take the keys, hand them over, and let you do the exploring! With affordable rates, self-drive vintage Land Rovers, friendly staff and the most remarkable of views, Joe […]
Why you should visit Rubondo Island, a fully protected Island National Park
If you are one for the off-beaten track then this is for you! Look beyond the Serengeti and set your sights on Rubondo Island – Tanzania’s hidden gem and Africa’s largest island sanctuary. Trek through an untouched rainforest, encounter unique wildlife and spot chimpanzees reintroduced to this natural habitat. This island sanctuary, nestled in Lake […]
Hotel Review: The Spirit of The Masai Mara
The Spirit of The Masai Mara Siana Conservancy, Kenya The Spirit of the Masai Mara is a slice of luxury located in the lush Siana Conservancy overlooking the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Combining traditional materials with modern design, this boutique hotel isn’t your home away from home. It’s better. Price Starts from Ksh 56,000 pp, […]
The Greatest Show on Earth
On the opposite banks of the Mara River, what may well be a thousand wildebeest cover the vicinity, ready to plunge 15 feet below to either greener pasture or death. Despite having visited Maasai Mara a couple of times, this is my first time witnessing the wildebeest migration, an event that runs from July to […]
Ol Pejeta Conservancy Through the Lens of Rio the Photographer
“I have always said that sometimes all a photographer needs to do is just be there. In such circumstances, the photographer’s job is similar to that of a mirror, to simply reflect the reality that is before us” Rio The Photographer. Introduction: Hi – I’m Rio, an avid wildlife and portrait photographer deeply committed to […]
World Rangers Day 2022: Get to Know Your Rangers
Wildlife rangers- guardians of the wild, protectors of the natural world and perhaps the closest thing to superheroes we have in conservation. July 31st marks ‘World Rangers Day’. This is an annually celebrated event in honour of rangers and the great contributions they make towards conserving, protecting and educating about wildlife, sometimes getting injured or […]