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Walk of Life Camel Safari

Written by Sam Jethwa on . Posted in Safari Blog

Have you ever fancied following in the footsteps of one of the legendary African Explorers like Livingstone or Teleki? Well this August you will get your chance. Come join us on the adventure of a lifetime, walk south with us and our camel train from Northern Kenya's Lake Turkana down into the Great Rift Valley. Across baron moonscapes, sparse desert scrub, thick acacia & cedar forests, across open savannah grasslands. We will scramble up steep volcanic rock escarpments, traverse the many ...read more

Family Friendly Kenya

Written by Sam Jethwa on . Posted in Safari Blog

Are you one of those parents frantically pulling your hair out thinking what it is you can do with the family with the long school summer holidays fast approaching? No problem - we have the answer a 2 week trip to fabulous Kenya. In Nairobi the kids will be well catered for with a visit to the Orphaned Elephants followed by an unforgettable Rothschild Giraffe feeding session. Pictured is Finn Jethwa, Sam's nephew, totally in awe of these beautiful gentle giants. From her we'll head out to the Mara ...read more

Air Kenya Article

Written by Sam Jethwa on . Posted in Safari Blog

  Our super successful Sudan Camel Trek that was run in conjunction with Michael Asher has been honored by a great article in the Air Kenya In-Flight Magazine. Click on this link to take you to a great read of an inspiring journey across 300km of unchartered Sudanese Dessert! From the Air Kenya inflight magazine:    http://updates-airkenya.com/ndege/?p=428  ...read more

King of Beasts …..

Written by Sam Jethwa on . Posted in Safari Blog

The World Famous Maasai Mara is stunning any time of the year, however at a time when the weather is turning, the scorching sun beating down, food and water is hard to come by. The 'Big Cats' of the Mara, made even more famous by Disney's "African Cats" have become even more daring, learning how to take down bull hippos. Pictured here is 'Nodge' and some of his sons just a few weeks ago, doing what they can to get through the tough times! One of the most amazing sites we have ever witnessed ...read more

Sailing off the Kenya Coast

Written by Sam Jethwa on . Posted in Safari Blog

There are times when I wonder whether this is classified as work as it's so much fun. This photo was taken on a sunset cruise on a dhow off the coast of Kenya after spending time in Laikipia and the Maasai Mara. You can have the most amazing wildlife sightings, an incredible lodge, first class service and activities, but the key ingredient on safari is the people you're with. This family must rank amongst the most fun and interesting I've had the pleasure to guide around Kenya, memories that ...read more

Lake Turkana by Helicopter

Written by Sam Jethwa on . Posted in Safari Blog

Kenya is spoilt with choice for dramatic lanscapes and nowhere is this more profound than the arid north of Kenya. Nestled in the middle of the desert is Lake Turkana "the Jade Sea". Famous for being the worlds largest permanent desert lake, home to the wild Turkana tribe and host of some of the biggest crocodiles found in Africa. There is nothing more magical than a helicopter flight around this stark landscape stopping on cliff tops for a breakfast or landing by the lake for a spot of fishing. ...read more

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