Blog

Little Gems – Bwindi Lodge

Bwindi Lodge is one of Africa’s unique lodges. Volcanoes Bwindi adventure lodge in Uganda offers a truly unique Uganda jungle safari experience. Separated by nothing more than an idyllic stream, the gorillas themselves are frequent visitors to the finest lodge in Bwindi! The lodge offers dramatic views overlooking the beautiful Impenetrable Forest and its canopy. […]

My Gorilla Encounter

Winston Churchill once said that ‘Uganda is the Pearl of Africa’ and now I truly understand why. It is three years ago this month that I took a trip out to Uganda with the main focus on seeing the gorillas. What I hadn’t expected on my Ugandan safari experience, was the stunning sunsets on the […]

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda – What to Expect!

Roughly half of the world’s total gorilla population live in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gorillas can be tracked year-round, although they are easier to track in the dry season. The hike, which requires a reasonable amount of fitness, will be through the spectacular rainforest and bamboo covered slopes of the park, accompanied by expert […]

Homemade Easter Pastries From Mara Nyika

The Great Plains chefs will get up to mischief If you let them, creating decadent pastries and playful yet healthy dishes to celebrate all occasions. Easter is one of those occasions when you simply can’t hold them back…. No matter what Easter means to you, what time of the day you feast or fast, the […]

Our Little Gem – Mara Nyika Camp

Mara Nyika Camp is a vast private and exclusive 50 000-acre Naboisho Conservancy, where you can  immerse yourself in the great migration. Mara Nyika Camp, meaning “Large Plains or Great Plains,” is an intimate tented camp set in a valley and a perfect location for your safari in Kenya. The camp is tucked away under […]

Safari Planning

‘The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa—for he has so much to look forward to’. [Richard Mullin] Whether it’s your first safari or your 15th, a little planning goes a long way. From overcoming African travel myths and understanding each country’s typical safari offering. Do your research, […]