Tracey Campbell - May 13, 2011
Tsavo National Park, which covers nearly 22,000 km2, is the largest National Park in Kenya, in fact, it is one of the largest in the world. As Tsavo is so close to Mombasa (less than 100 km), it is an ideal destination for anyone wanting to combine the thrill of a safari with some relaxing […] Read More
Tracey Campbell - May 10, 2011
The wildebeest have gathered. The calves have been born. It is about to start …. Yes, we are talking about the famous Great Migration, which every year sees over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras and 350,000 gazelles follow the rains en mass from the Serengeti Plains in Tanzania up to Kenya’s Masai (also spelled Maasai) […] Read More
Tracey Campbell - March 22, 2011
Having just returned from a 2 week trip to Kenya, this is the first report about the 10 places I stayed at. Porini Amboseli Camp in the Selenkay Conservancy – what a fabulous place ! I was picked up from the Amboseli airstrip by my 2 guides, Harry and Jonah, and immediately offered a coffee! […] Read More
Tracey Campbell - January 25, 2011
Nothing quite captures the true spirit of East Africa, like a safari in Kenya’s richest game reserve, the Maasai Mara. Sarova Mara Game Camp offers front seats to nature’s most breathtaking show – the wildebeest migration. The endless plains of East Africa are the setting for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle where, from the vast […] Read More
Tracey Campbell - January 12, 2011
Who says man can’t interfere with nature in a positive way ? The newly opened underpass connecting the Ngare Ndare Forest / Lewa with the Mount Kenya Forest was built in the hope of re-establishing the only remaining connection between Kenya’s second-largest elephant population of 7,500 animals in Samburu with the estimated 2,000 in Mount […] Read More
Tracey Campbell - January 11, 2011
For that last minute safari getaway, contact us for availability at AmaKhosi Safari Lodge, only 4 hours from Durban. Until the end of January ONLY, they are offering a Stay for 3 Nights, Only Pay for 2 deal. AmaKhosi Safari Lodge is situated in the 12,000 hectare Amazulu Private Game Reserve. The reserve is home […] Read More
Tracey Campbell - January 7, 2011
Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge is situated in the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Lodge, and offer guests a luxury retreat in a truly stunning bush environment. The lodge stands sentry over one of the reserve’s largest lakes, which bids a silent summons at dawn and dusk to the ever-present wildlife, including the Big 5. Morning and […] Read More
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Celebrate Valentine’s throughout the month of February with a romantic getaway at the luxurious Etali Safari Lodge, in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. The 8 luxurious air-conditioned suites are each set apart for total privacy in its own bushveld domain. The mix of cool and earthy colours in the decor is a peaceful contrast to […] Read More
Tracey Campbell - December 12, 2010
You may think that all elephants, zebras and giraffes look the same … but if you take a closer look you will see that zebras all have slightly different stripey markings; the same applies to the markings on giraffes; but you have to look at an elephant’s footprint to notice the difference between individuals.
Tracey Campbell - December 5, 2010
Elephant only have 6 sets of teeth during the course of their lifetime. They get their last set at the ripe old age of around 45 years, and this set can last upwards of 10 years. But once this set have worn down, then unfortunately the elephant dies as they cannot break down and digest […] Read More