Field Notes & Guest Voices
Dispatches from the field, from our guides, and from guests who returned home changed.
Why We Write
Everything we publish comes from direct experience: our guides in the field, our guests after they've returned, and our own observations on what makes Kenya's wilderness unlike anything else on Earth.
Reports from Victor and Berry on what they're observing in the reserves this season.
First-person accounts from guests who gave us permission to share their experience.
When to go, what to expect — from people who have read Kenya's landscape for decades.
"We had been waiting three hours at the bank. The herd had approached twice and turned back. Then — without signal — the first wildebeest entered the water."
A Munich architect on what happens when you finally allow yourself to simply be present in the Mara.
Twenty years of pattern data distilled into a single, practical guide for serious travellers.
The most important two minutes in conservation. What it means to stand near the end of a species.
A Swiss couple on 13 days across Laikipia and the Mara — and what they brought home.
Guest Voices
"Paul was very responsive in setting everything up and organising some breathtaking lodges, some with spectacular views. Our guide had 20 years experience. We saw all Big 5 on the first day, including a cheetah hunting a gazelle. Truly unforgettable."
"Everything was perfect. Paul followed us for every little detail, continuously informing us of our journey's progress. We stayed in very comfortable camps with characteristic, quality food — and our guide was kind and supportive from beginning to end."
"Victor's expertise and passion for wildlife made the experience unforgettable. He had an incredible ability to spot animals and provided fascinating insights into their behaviours. Every detail was taken care of — accommodations, meals, transfers. Nothing was left to chance."