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Journal

Journal

Stories from the bush, travel insights, and conservation updates.

Bwindi impenetrable forest

Wildlife

Tracking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi

The trek is physical, the permit is expensive, and the encounter is one hour long. But standing five metres from a 200kg silverback rewires something inside you.

Apr 2, 20269 min read
Game drive vehicle on safari

Behind the Scenes

Why We Cap Group Sizes at Six

A small business decision that became our defining philosophy. The economics behind why fewer guests mean a fundamentally different safari experience.

Mar 22, 20265 min read
Savanna at sunrise

Travel Tips

When Is the Best Time to Visit Kenya?

The honest answer depends on what you want to see. Here's a month-by-month breakdown from someone who has worked twelve safari seasons.

Mar 8, 20266 min read
Lodge infinity pool

Travel Tips

The Honeymoon Safari Playbook

Romance in the bush requires deliberate design. Here's how to plan a safari honeymoon that actually feels romantic — not like a group tour with extra champagne.

Feb 14, 20267 min read
Safari guide with binoculars

Behind the Scenes

A Day in the Life of a Mara Guide

Daniel Kipchoge wakes at 4am. By 5:30am he's reading the previous night's tracks. By the time you finish breakfast, he already knows where the lions slept.

Feb 10, 20266 min read
Game drive vehicle on safari

Guest Stories

Five Things Nobody Tells You About Your First Safari

After hosting 500+ guests, here are the patterns of "wait, really?" moments that nobody warns you about.

Jan 30, 20265 min read
Elephant herd in Amboseli

Conservation

Conservation Beyond the Headlines

The Mara Conservancy has 24/7 anti-poaching patrols. We help fund six rangers. Here's what that actually looks like on the ground.

Jan 8, 20267 min read
Luxury safari tent interior

Travel Tips

What to Pack for a Kenyan Safari (And What to Leave)

Forget the safari outfit catalogues. Here's the actual list, refined over hundreds of guests, of what you need and what you can leave at home.

Dec 12, 20254 min read