In colonial times, the old Africa hands used to talk of MMBA – ‘miles and miles of bloody Africa’. …
Return to Laikipia’s El Karama Ranch
Some time back my son, Jan, wrote about his time at the El Karama Ranch in Laikipia. We have …
Lake Nakuru’s New Luxury Clifftop Camp
The sun peaks over the Aberdares, and light spills through the gauze at the front of our tent. A …
A Drive to Nakuru and Tales of Two Hotels
‘No! No! Don’t let him in!’ Robert cried out, as yet another kamikaze car overtook our Land Rover and …
A Weekend at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Tales of riverside campsites, crystal-clear springs and waterfalls had recently elevated Shaba to the top of my list of …
Running Wild at the Safaricom Marathon
Of all my athletic pursuits in school, long-distance running was unquestionably my least favourite. One year, in an effort …
Memories and Musings from a Nairobi Hospital Bed
‘Is this a hospital or a hotel?’ my seven-year old son, Andreas, said, as his eyes opened wide as …
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Sunday Brunch at Nairobi’s Radisson Blu
If you’re reading this in Nairobi, and you haven’t made any plans for the day, I’ve got a suggestion …
Nairobi Celebrates the International Day of Yoga
Good morning! If you are in Nairobi and haven’t made plans for this Sunday, here’s a suggestion. Today there …
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A Sobering Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial
A few weeks ago I wrote about my recent trip to Kigali, and briefly mentioned my visit to the …
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