GOING ‘OFF THE GRID’

Today’s world is all about connectivity and information – social media, email, WhatsApp & zoom are all platforms we use every single day in our lives. The normal business days which used to run from 9 to 5, with weekends off, have been disrupted by the internet and mobile telephony. Today, you can be available […]

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A CULTURAL IMMERSION

Mention the word ‘safari’ and the images that spring to mind are; Game filled plains, interspersed with forest and scrubland Halcyon days spent game viewing, in open air vehicles, the wind in your hair and eyes keenly scanning the horizon Romantic dinners under the stars Looking for the ‘Big Five’ (elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion & […]

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YOUR SAFARI GUIDE – WHY SHOULD IT MATTER WHETHER THEY ARE BRONZE, SILVER OR GOLD?

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 RISKS AND REWARDS OF TRAVELLING NOW

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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ADVANTAGES OF USING A TOUR OPERATOR TO BOOK YOUR SAFARI

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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ROAD VERSUS AIR TRAVEL

There are 2 basic ways to travel within East Africa – by road in either a minivan, or a 4WD vehicle, and by air – aircrafts normally used are Caravans, Twin Otters or Dash. So why should you choose one over the other? Let’s find out the advantages and disadvantages. Road Safari Advantages Allows you […]

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3 TOP TRAVEL PICKS FOR 2019

We still have 4 months of travel left in 2019, and I wanted to share with you, my top picks for the remainder of the year. Suspended in mid air ANGAMA MARA LODGE, MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE From your first stay at Angama Mara, it will become your ‘home away from home’. Right from the […]

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