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Following heavy rains in the Aberdares ranges over last week, Ewaso Nyiro River broke its banks on the morning of 1st December causing flush floods that affected most of the lodges and camps in Samburu and Buffalo Springs Game Reserves. Samburu Game Lodge was slightly damaged in Block 70 but the rest of the lodge is operational as normal. Larsens Camp suffered some damages and will remain closed for clean up and restoration to normal operating standards in the next two weeks. We will have 12 tents in operation by 17th December, 2011. We will keep you updated on the progress.... read more

Since the kidnappings and murders of British tourists and expats by armed gangs in the Lamu area earlier this year, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO, see fco.gov.uk) has advised against all but essential travel to anywhere within 60km of the Somali border, and coastal areas within 150km of the border, including Lamu. It also warns that there is a general threat of terrorism throughout Kenya. Travelling against FCO advice invalidates British travel insurance, and most UK tour operators have suspended trips to Lamu. However, operators say other tourist spots are safe. "Most of Kenya, including the Masai Mara and the major reserves are safe, In Narok, the Narok and Transmara county councils are working with the Kenya Wildlife Service to boost security in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Narok KWS Senior Warden Kenneth Naashu said ... read more

Few hours to the first Africa World cup, here in Nairobi Kenya,the football fever is high here in Nairobi. All the restaurants and hotels have gone high note to take the advantage of the world cup by bringing big screens.We welcome all the visitors to our beautiful continent,do not fail to visit the Masai Mara migration,camping and lodge accommodation is optional. ... read more

Thirteen hotels have been sued for illegally running lodges in the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The hoteliers — three from the UK, Italy and Sweden — have set up tented camps and lodges in the park that attracts large numbers of tourists every year. The Mara Sabuka Camp, is one of the camps said to be operating without a valid licence. Mr Balala noted that most of the mobile camps closed down just before inspections were carried out in a crackdown on illegal facilities in the Mara conservancy.... read more

The Scheduled Safaris We conduct Land cruise safaris into areas of East Africa into which commercial tourists are not able to go. We travel into remote areas in the countries we visit: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Our Itineraries are proven 4x4 expedition style routes, where you might find yourself alone - far from civilization and the pollution of mankind. Also you can climb This highest mount in East Africa. Compared to Mt. Kenya Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro is a relatively easy climb and the main summit of Uhuru peak (5895m) can be reached by most climbers. The mountain, though the highest is relatively a boring climb with not much scenery or change in landscape. The origin of the name Kilimanjaro still remains a mystery and is thought mean a great hill in Kiswahili. ... read more

A safari of sunrises, unchartered waters, virgin beaches and lone palm trees. Of majestic rivers and waterfalls. We find that on these white beaches we are able to make friends with someone we have known all our lives, ourselves. It is a safari for the romantic - moonlit beaches, ceilings of stars and carpets of sand. We meet Africa face to face, and in doing so, come away with emotions often buried by modern civilizations. We hope that those of you who join us on this East Africa adventure safari will be enriched by the experiences we go through. The Masai Mara is the ultimate wildlife paradise. A special destination.... read more

The low season has began,most of the coastal beach hotels will remain closed till early June 2010,This is to undertake renovation.Enjoy low season rates.... read more

Mushrooming lodges and camps threatening wildlife ecosystem.Then the question is who will go and spend the nights ni the empty game reserve with no wild animals.... read more

The safari to Samburu game reserve are still on ,after the floods. ... read more

Greater Mara ecosystem is now weighed down by 108 camps and lodges, with more than 4,000 beds. Most of these units are flouting the law, failing to compensate local communities and not paying tax. Nearly eight out of 10 of the camps surveyed have not carried out the required Environmental Impact Assessment while only 29 per cent of the camps are operating legally. Let us conserve the environment.... read more