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When planning a safari to Africa, you have probably come across many group safari options, as well as options for a private, bespoke safari. So how do you choose which option to take, particularly if you are a safari newbie? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each option GROUP TRAVEL PROS […]
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Safari guides are the most critical element of your safari experience. Your guide is your host in the wilderness, your connection to the wildlife, and your personal Google Search. Without a great guide, everything about your safari will be lacklustre, and you will miss out on the best experience of your life. So, what makes […]
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The Covid -19 pandemic was very difficult for the travel industry. People stopped travelling and industry jobs were lost and with no tourist dollars coming in, conservancies and wildlife management suffered. Now travel is back, with people wanting to explore new destinations or returning to their favourite places. While this is wonderful news, especially for […]
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Some clients, when planning their itineraries, are confused whether to begin with Laikipia and end with Maasai Mara Reserve, or begin with the Mara and end up with Laikipia. It mostly comes down to personal choice and what experiences you are looking for…let me explain further. Maasai Mara Game Reserve This is the most well […]
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While the Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in Kenya, and the Serengeti National Park is in Tanzania, essentially, they are part of the same ecosystem where the wildlife can traverse back and forth. Both parks offer authentic safari experiences – wide open spaces, stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife sightings. So how do you choose […]
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Too often, we receive lots of potential clients questions/enquiries on either the location of the accommodation in terms of game viewing, the food 😊 (this is important we must admit – no-one wants to go on game drives on a half-empty stomach), or on the level of luxury the Camp has to offer. Whereas these […]
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Lots of tourists pose the question why they should spend more money staying in a High End property as opposed to a Low End property. Their arguments? The Park/Reserve being visited is the same one The animals seen on the game drives are the same – the wildlife present in the Park/Reserve can be seen […]
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Travel has begun to open up, albeit slowly, and while many are anxious to travel to Kenya for a long awaited safari, they are still a little wary about travelling during the pandemic. What happens if they contract Covid while on safari? How will they get back home on time? Who are their fellow travellers, […]
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Since March 2020 when travel came to a standstill, many travelers have had to postpone safaris that were booked for 2020 and 2021. Since the pandemic is showing no signs of abating, the question now arises whether to resume traveling or to wait it out. Currently we are experiencing the Omicron wave, and this variant […]
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Our new itineraries offer a range of participatory activities, that are adventurous, stimulating and oh so much fun! Take a look at the activities on offer. Elephant Collaring Be part of the team involved in collaring an adult wild elephant Scenic flight over Mount Kenya Fly in an open cockpit plane, over treetops and through […]
