Your tented safari to Africa is a key milestone in your life but it can be confusing deciding on the best-tented safari experience and you definitely don’t need to break the bank to afford this once in a lifetime holiday. Learn all the useful things you need to know...
East Africa is the Africa that intrepid travellers dream of as it spans over 20 diverse territories. This magnetic region of the continent is a wild realm of breathtaking landscapes. Here, wildebeest stampede in their millions across boundless savannas. Snow gathers...
Long before homo sapiens appeared, the ancestor (Paraceratherium) of our modern-day rhinos braved ice-ages and searing heat, prehistoric hyenas and giant crocodiles. These fearless animals were the titans of their time, standing over five meters tall at the shoulder,...
Some people travel to visit family and friends, others do it for some R&R, and then there are those who travel to push their boundaries. Adventure travel is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel market, drawing in more and more people on a yearly...
Our experience at Masai Mara There is no combination of words that can describe everything we felt on our first Masai Mara Safari. It is truly a unique experience, and one I recommend to everyone who can afford to do it. We were unsure of whether or not to do a Safari...
Exploring a cosmopolitan city is probably the last thing you’d expect – or even want – to do when you’re planning a safari tour. But, the unexpected is the only guarantee while overlanding in Kenya and that’s what makes it so exciting. Since the vast...
Landing in Africa is landing in another continent, but also much more than that. Landing in Africa is an adventure in itself. We arrived at 4am at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and at 8am to the hotel, after taking an Uber that we hadn’t planned for since we...
An African overland tour is the ultimate way to disconnect from the humdrum of everyday life and get your boots dirty. And, there’s hardly a better place to get lost than East Africa. It’s the land of great escapes. The orange sunsets, untamed wildlife, captivating...
Think “wildlife documentary” and the soothing voice of Sir David Attenborough is bound to come to mind. Ever since his debut series Zoo Quest hit the screen back in ‘54, this staunch conservationist has influenced a generation of documentary filmmakers and intrepid...
If you’re considering a trip to Kenya it’s likely you’re trying to figure out the best time to go, while trying to wrap your head around its rather ‘unusual’ climate. Firstly, it’s important to understand that weather conditions vary greatly throughout the country and...
When you think of Kenya, the majestic open plains of the Masai Mara spring to mind. Undoubtedly one of Kenya’s most popular destinations for an extraordinary safari experience. Although Kenya is so much more than just the ‘Mara’. Boasting eclectic cities such as...
When travelling through foreign lands, you’re bound to experience language barriers which of course make it challenging to communicate and interact with the local people. Communicating with locals is important if you are genuinely wanting to learn more about the place...
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