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What is the definition of a Slow Safari? Some say it is a mindset that rejects traditional ideas of tourism and encourages you to soak in your environment and open up yourself to new experiences. For some, slow travel is all about lingering longer and reveling in a more exclusive, unhurried experience. Put away your […]
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A walking safari is the most authentic version of a safari. It takes you away from the well trodden paths to an entirely different world. It allows you to get up close and personal with the wilderness, and awakens your senses, turning your safari into something memorable. Walking safaris take you places where vehicles cannot […]
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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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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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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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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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“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 […]
