A Nonbirder’s Take on the Birds of Africa
byDisclaimer, I know very little about birds. They have wings. they fly, and they shit on statues. That’s is pretty much where my fowl knowledge…
Kenya
I am the Lion King.
Experiencing The REAL Circle of Life in Africa
byMake no mistake, Africa is a wild place. I have shared my experiences in the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Maasai Mara and all…
Africa got Back – My Safari BIG 5 Behinds
byAs we made our way from the dusty airstrip to Encounter Mara Camp our tour guide Collin was quick to point out the different…
5 Reasons to Choose Encounter Mara for your Safari
byTucked away in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is the intimate and permanent tent camp Encounter Mara. As mentioned in my post on my…
The Crabs of Lamu
byThe crabs of Lamu kept us company and provided some surprising entertainment during our visit. This is why. You Are Not Alone Although Lamu…
No Cars Go – Visiting Lamu Town
byImagine a town with streets so narrow no car can pass. Pretty amazing right? No honking, pollution, or road rage. No parking tickets, fender…
Shark Bait: Swimming with Dolphins in Lamu
by“Alright chaps, over we go.” With that Kizingo Lodge owner, Louis was gone. We had travelled 40 minutes or so in large swells to…
Downtime on Lamu – Kizingo Lodge Review
byAfter a super stressful time eating three-course meals, seeing all the animals, and taking frequent catnaps at the wonderfully awesome Encounter Mara safari camp…
My 1st Safari Experience
byFor my very 1st Safari experience I had no expectations. I had no set goal of seeing “big five” anything or whether my tent…