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Unity – from one culture to another

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

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...

Mountain Gorillas in Uganda – what a privilege

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

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

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

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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