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Occasional dispatches on wildlife, seasons and new expeditions. No noise.

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Based in Nairobi, serving East Africa.

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The Journal

Field notes, planning guides and honest advice from the people who run our expeditions.

Elephant family walking together

30 August 2026·4 min read

A Safari with Children: What Works and What Does Not

Family safaris are entirely doable with some planning. Age limits, drive lengths, and how to keep a six-year-old engaged on day four.

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Red elephants walking through Tsavo

15 August 2026·4 min read

Beyond the Mara: Five Kenyan Parks Worth Your Time

The Maasai Mara deserves its reputation, but Kenya has a great deal else. Five parks that reward travellers willing to look past the obvious.

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Mountain gorilla feeding in dense forest

28 July 2026·5 min read

Gorilla Trekking: What the Day Actually Looks Like

An honest account of a trekking day in Bwindi or the Virungas — the briefing, the walk, the hour, and how hard it really is.

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Tented camp set up under acacia trees

3 July 2026·4 min read

What to Pack for an East African Safari

Neutral colours, warm layers and a soft bag. A practical list from people who load the vehicles, including the things guests most often wish they had brought.

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Wildebeest herds crossing the Maasai Mara

12 June 2026·5 min read

When to See the Great Migration: A Month-by-Month Guide

The migration is a year-round circuit, not a single event. Here is roughly where the herds are in each month, and what that means for where you should be standing.

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