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Digitization has greatly changed the way we conduct business, opening up a whole world of possibilities and ease of transaction, be it shopping, banking, travelling…..anything you can think of can be done online. Want to go on a safari? This too, can be booked from the comfort of your home – everything from flights & […]
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Walking African safaris are evolving. Guests are now opting to venture out of the traditional game viewing vehicles, and into big game country on foot. These walks range from a few hours walk, to a hike spread over several days where starlit nights are spent at fly camps enroute. A walking safari is an unforgettable […]
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Many safari newbies want to ensure that their trip to Kenya is made at the best possible time. However, this will vary from person to person, depending on the experiences you want to have. To help you plan your safari, we give the lowdown on safari in Kenya, by season July – September This is […]
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The world ground to a halt in 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. New normals were established and one of the hardest hit industries was the tourism industry. Without revenue from tourist dollars, there was no money to pay the rangers, to continue with anti-poaching activities, or for the upkeep of national parks, reserves […]
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“How much will a safari cost?” “ Is going on safari affordable?” Let’s have a look at the logisitics of the costs involved in a safari, to put things in perspective. Why do we go on safari? For the privilege of observing unique wildlife in their own habitats, and to experience soul stirring landscapes and […]
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Most of you have been on safari in Kenya in the past, and returned home with precious memories of quality time spent with loved ones. Although you thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip, Africa got into your blood and you are probably making plans to return. To prepare you for your next […]
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Safari (derived from the Swahili word journey) – A journey or expedition to look at, or sometimes hunt wild animals, especially in Africa. What feelings & memories do safaris evoke? Waking up in the dark of the night to the gentle knock of your wake up call, wishing you could cuddle a little longer in […]
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Taking the train to Tsavo seemed like such a neat idea that we decided to test it out for ourselves. We opted to begin from Mombasa and end up in Nairobi, with a night’s stay at the exclusive Finch Hattons Camp in Tsavo West National Park. Getting a booking on the train was super easy […]
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Now is probably the best time in your life to go on safari in Kenya, notwithstanding the Covid-19 pandemic. What’s the reason? Well, there are quite a few……… Firstly, due to the low visitor numbers in the game parks and reserves, your game viewing experience will be very exclusive and private, something which is likely […]
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The Maasai people have occupied the savannah grasslands of Southern Kenya for centuries. Their lifestyle and their warriors (morans) have kept the rangelands free from settlement by other communities, and the Maasai people’s taboo against eating wild animals, combined with 2 rainy seasons a year have allowed the wildlife to flourish. In the early days […]
