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Because the grass really IS greener on the other side
There is a ‘thing’ that happens in East Africa every year and we've all watched Animal Planet, NatGeo, David Attenborough docos in horror... it’s called The Great Wildebeest Migration and it is one of the most spectacular natural events on the planet, and recognised...
10 Must-Visits While Staying in Kenya’s Vibrant Capital City – Nairobi
Kenya is a beautifully diverse and vibrant country with a wealth of natural and cultural attractions to explore. But you don’t even have to venture out of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, to experience a vast array of rich cultural heritage, unique wildlife, and...
Keeping happily healthy on your African Adventure
Staying healthy while on tour in Africa is essential – and we are asked often for advice on ways to maintain good health, and therefore maximising your whole African experience. The general perception of Africa is that access to good doctors, hospitals and dentists...
Unity – from one culture to another
Reflecting on the immensely tragic events that occurred here in my home country of New Zealand recently, I am often thinking of my tours and the philosophy behind what they mean to me and about unity. When I decided to develop my tours to Kenya, I had a very clear...
It’s a Travellers World
When I decided to start hosting tours to my beloved second home, Kenya, the first and foremost in my mind, was to keep my tours simple. Keep them authentic to the country, and keep them ‘local’. I listed everything that was important to me – all the experiences I’d...
Bye Bye plastic bags – “Kenya imposes the world’s toughest law”
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...
Mountain Gorillas in Uganda – what a privilege
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,...
Wildlife Safari – from above
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...
Queenie of New Zealand
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...
The Dusty Bum Pub
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...
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