Bye Bye plastic bags… Kenya imposes the world’s toughest law Back in early 2017, when I was in Kenya, the Kenyan government made an important announcement – that a total ban on single-use plastic bags would be enforced, and it would take effect just a short time...
Seeing a mountain gorilla in the wild in the thick jungle of which they call home, is quite possibly the most privileged encounter with wildlife of all time. But it’s not exactly a ‘stroll in the park’. Mountain gorillas can only survive successfully in the wild,...
On one of my recent tours, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to experience a hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara – at sunrise. This balloon safari would have to be one of the most memorable surreal experiences of my life. And it started way...
As part of my process for hosting a tour, I arrive into Kenya a couple of days ahead of my guests, to ensure everything is in place prior to their arrival. This story relates to my very first tour and so I had pre-arranged for Tony, my tour driver to meet me at...
It was the name that first grabbed our attention! We were in Lake Naivasha for a couple of days of cycling safari, gorge hiking and hippo/wildlife viewing. With the van laden with my guests, we were on our way to Lake Olo dien (Little Lake), a 15 minute scenic...
