Our wonderful clients, Rich and Mary, recently traveled to Kibale Forest in Uganda on their #thisisfifty birthday celebration trip. To give you a glimpse into what a Chimpanzee safari is like, we’re going to share their photo journal with you. (Thanks Mary!!) Today, we went Chimp trekking in the Kibale National Forest. Our guide, Africano … Read More
Why We Love Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp
Probably the best thing about Lemala Ngorongoro — if you don’t count the rustic luxury, the incredible food or the amazing staff — is the quick and easy access that guests have to Ngorongoro Crater. You’re often at the bottom a full hour before the safari trucks descending from lodges and camps on the west … Read More
Primate Lodge – A Rare Find in the Middle of a Jungle, Kibale Forest
It’s rare to come across a place to stay with such an overwhelming sense of place. But the first thing that strikes you about Primate Lodge is the fact that it’s literally in the middle of the jungle. Or to put it more precisely, amid the thick rainforest of Kibale National Park in eastern Uganda. … Read More
Kibale Forest – What to Expect and How to Prepare to See The Chimps
Amy Green, our Client Experience Director, recently visited Kibale Forest in Uganda for an African Safari tour. We hope you get inspired to dream big with Amy’s account of the day. I woke up, eager to go on my first animal ‘tracking’ experience. But I’d be lying if I didn’t admit I was also a … Read More
The game rich Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania
If you’re visiting Tanzania on an African safari, you must include a day down inside the Ngorongoro Crater. You may be staying a few days in the Ngorongoro Highlands or one of the properties on the Crater Rim, either way we encourage you to get up early so that you don’t have to wait in … Read More
Why You Should Safari at Chiawa Camp on the Lower Zambezi in Zambia
If you’re looking to go on an African safari vacation, and you want a safari that is not overcrowded with people and vehicles, plus you want an abundance of adventure and amazing game viewing, Chiawa Camp on the Zambezi River in Zambia must be on your bucket list. My dad and I had the pleasure … Read More
Lairds Lodge and the Garden Route should be on your bucket list….
If you are a foodie, Lairds Lodge should be on your bucket list. Every client we’ve had the privilege of working with on their African Safari tour and we have recommended Lairds Lodge, has told us they should have stay longer. We normally book our clients a 3 night stay – they often wish they … Read More
Ngorongoro Conservation Area: wildlife, warriors and early man
The wildlife authorities, government leaders and tribal chiefs who helped establish Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 1959 surely had no idea that they were creating a template for similar projects in much of Africa and the rest of the world. They were just trying to keep the peace — between the local and global environmentalists trying … Read More
Sun, sea and sand along the Kenya Coast
Kenya is already celebrated as one of the best places see African animals in the wild. But it’s also an awesome destination for sun, sea and sand. With 333 miles of coastline on the Indian Ocean, there’s plenty of shore to choose from, a mix of beaches and bays, exotic islands and offshore coral reefs. … Read More
Kenya Says Goodbye to the Plastic Bag
In order to reduce litter and their long-term impact on the environment, Kenya recently joined 40 other countries around the globe that ban the use of plastic bags. The ban includes plastic bags of any kind (including Ziploc) brought into the East African nation by tourists. In other words: all plastic bags are now illegal … Read More