4 Wild Days in Amboseli: Lions, Elephants & Flamingos
We weren’t expecting to see flamingos, so discovering a luminous sea of pink in the late afternoon was a bonus. As a lone impala tiptoed into the shallows, the entire flock burst skyward.
A Return to Masai Mara’s Lion Kingdom
One afternoon, we found ourselves alone with two lionesses, Samara and Sakira of the Figtree Pride and their six cubs. The fierce sisters rule alone with their six cubs.
Practical Tips for Visiting Kenya: Guide for First-time Visitors
Planning a safari to Kenya is deeply exciting, but getting the logistics right makes all the difference. From Masai warriors draped in scarlet shukas and baby elephants playing in mud …
The Ultimate 14-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary: From Ithumba to the Masai Mara
14-Day Kenya Route at a Glance Phase Destination Highlight Wildlife / Experience Travel Time Days 1–2 Nairobi Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage visits Local transfers Days 3–5 Ithumba (Tsavo East) Reintegrating orphan …
Lake Nakuru National Park: Falling in Love with Rothschild Giraffes
Beautiful dark chocolate eyes look over at us as she is aware of our presence. Mum’s long neck bends over and she tenderly licks her newborn’s orange-spotted coat.
Camping Under the Stars in the Masai Mara: Lions, Hippos & Campfire Nights
From our Masai Mara camp, we watch the baby hippos slosh around in the nursery. Sploosh! Squelch! The adults watch us suspiciously.
Visiting Ithumba Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Mud Baths & Orphan Elephants
Under the scorching African sun in the remote, dusty sanctuary of Ithumba, elephants splash, slide and wallow in the cool mud bath. Anticipating blissful relief from the mid-day heat, the …
Meeting Our Foster Babies: Inside Nairobi’s Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Stepping through the gates of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust nursery in Nairobi wasn’t just another stop on our itinerary—it was the very reason we had flown halfway across the world …