Christmas at Esiweni Lodge under the African sun “At this time of year, when the light is extraordinary, we try to keep a touch of the French Christmas tradition. Little ones all dream of waking up on the morning of the 25th and […]
Category: Safaris
Through the Lens of a Maasai Mara Guide
Mara Plains Camp in Kenya is home to the Big 5, the Great Migration and the honoured Maasai warriors. It’s also home to one of the kindest, gentlest, most patient and knowledgeable guides we’ve ever had the joy to spend time with on safari. Nicholas […]
5 Tips for the Experienced Safari-Goer
Having met a few seasoned safari-goers on our travels across Africa, we truly believe the talk about “the safari bug”. Even Karen Blixen (author of Out of Africa) who lived in Kenya for many years, experiencing countless safaris herself, professed, “If there were one more thing […]
Do You Ride? – A Horse Safari in Kenya
Do you ride? People are always asking that. It’s not good enough that we’ve bravely mounted bicycles and game vehicles and slept among roaming lion prides and night-creeping hippos. We need to ride horses too, through the greatest wildernesses in the world. I’ve witnessed many […]
A Safari Morning
In the early morning, mine is the only voice I hear. You might think this odd. You’ll think, ok, this girl talks to herself. But it also has to do with reflexes. Tap my elbow and see my arm shoot out. Stand on my toe and hear […]