‘That’s the way to approach Tsavo East,’ my younger son, Jan, said. As the aircraft came down through the …
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Camping by the Ewaso in Ol Pejeta
In many ways, Ol Pejeta is the ideal destination for a weekend safari out of Nairobi. The drive is …
On the Sidelines of the Safaricom Marathon
It has been 20 years since the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy hosted its first Safaricom Marathon. The inaugural event was …
A Night Under Canvas in the Mara Triangle
All around us the plains are black and smouldering. The absence of long grass reveals a scattering of bones, …
Easter at the Mara’s Oldest Lodge
‘In Maa it means a place of dark green trees. Ilkeek Orok’. James Pere manages Keekorok Lodge, in the …
Budget Bush Accommodation in Ol Pejeta
When I last visited Ol Pejeta 12 months ago, its plains were green and its rivers were swollen. The …
Breakaway Drive to Saruni Samburu and Saruni Rhino
We woke to the roar of a lion. Well, my wife did. When I eventually opened my eyes, she …
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On Foot With Elephants in El Karama
The shrill cry of a buff-crested bustard jolts me out of a deep sleep. It rises to a crescendo, …
