Who are the Maasai people?
Maasai (not Masai) is the correct spelling of this well-known tribe. Maasai means people speaking maa. Masai was the incorrect spelling of the British settlers and it has remained in…
Kenya or Tanzania? Which is best safari destination?
Choosing between Kenya and Tanzania for your African safari is not as straightforward as it might seem. Despite both countries being side-by-side; combining Kenya and Tanzania into one trip is…
Kenya Wildlife Conservancies
Like many wildlife areas in Africa, Kenya has sadly lost a lot of its wildlife in recent years. Loss of space and connectivity due to increasing development pressures and climate…
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
As one of Africa’s oldest wildlife charities and a leading conservation organisation, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) embraces all measures that complement the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife. Born…
When is a good time to travel to Kenya?
Kenya's climate varies greatly from coast to highlands, with tropical humidity on the coast, dry heat in the savanna or semi-arid areas, and cool air in the highlands. Temperatures in…
Northern White Rhinoceros Successful Egg Harvest
There are only two northern white rhinos left worldwide, both of them female. Saving this representative of megafauna from extinction seems impossible under these circumstances, yet an international consortium of…
Saving the Northern White Rhinoceros
There are only two northern white rhinos left worldwide, both of them female. Saving this representative of megafauna from extinction seems impossible under these circumstances, yet an international consortium of…
Kenya – no plastic bags
As of 28th August 2017 plastic bags are banned in Kenya. Arriving visitors are requested to avoid bringing plastic bags into the country. In fact being in possession of a…