Newsletter Articles

KENYA    

 

Colourful Culture
Author: Victoria Langmead

Although it's usually the prolific wildlife and spectacular scenery that top the safari wish list, it is often an unexpected cultural contact that leaves a lasting impression, as Victoria finds out on a recent Kenyan visit.


 

From The Horse's Mouth
Author: Richard Smith

Richard interviews top Kenyan safari guide Kerry Glen who runs Karisia walking safaris in northern Kenya.


 

The wonders of Kenya's Masai Mara
Author: Jo Gordon

The Masai Mara will always delight a wildlife lover, whether a safari novice or safari guru, and Sarah and Jo are the latest to be enthralled by the sheer variety of game to be found here. 


 

African Encounters
Author: Julie Davidson

Journalist Julie Davidson reports on her visit to the elephant orphanage of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.  This article first appeared in the Scottish Herald and is reproduced here with their kind permission.


 

Masai Guide Visits the UK and USA
Author: Charlotte Opperman

Kenyan Masai guide David Njapit whom Aardvark sponsored through the Koyaki Guide School spent two weeks in the UK and USA in October visiting all three Aardvark offices in a tightly packed schedule.


 

The Kenyan Coast
Authors: Sarah Smith and Jo Gordon

Sarah and Jo report on their favourite Kenyan beach properties after a recent trip.


 

Once in a lifetime Kenyan riding safari
Author: Danielle Sciaretta

Recent riding convert Danielle Sciaretta samples several Kenyan riding safaris for the US office.


 

Notes from the field
Author: Charlotte Opperman

Francis spent three weeks in Kenya last summer on an extensive fact finding trip. He’d happily write reams on one of our favourite East African countries, but I’ve tried to tie him down to his few most memorable camps.


 

One region, three camps, multi-activity, great value
Author: Charlotte Opperman

An epic journey in a diverse area of Kenya


Saruni Camp, Kenya  

Mal d'Africa
Author: Simon Mills

Journalist Simon Mills travelled to Kenya with his daughter Lauren in February this year.  Here he writes about Saruni Samburu Camp in northern Kenya.


John and Lily Spence on safari in Kenya  

How to celebrate it
Author: John Spence

After twenty years in the business John takes his family to Africa


 

Ride Kenya and Sosian Ranch
Author: Alice Gully

Riding safaris in Kenya's Chyulu Hills and Laikipia areas.


 

Never judge a book by its cover
Author: Alice Gully

Alice reports on an exhilerating riding safari with renowned guide Tristan Voorspuy who has run Offbeat Safaris for over two decades.


 

Flying is Fun?
Author: Karly Short

I love to fly, but when I spotted our six seat plane sitting on an empty runway in the middle of Kenya, my excitement jack knifed into panic. Karly reports on her recent light aircraft experiences in Kenya.


   Walking with Camels

A walking safari in northern Kenya gives Alice Gully the chance to explore a remote patch of Kenya in glorious isolation.


   Safari Sailing

We regularly add a few nights on the beach to the end of a safari itinerary. But for something a bit different, what about a few nights sailing around the African coastline?


   Riding Safaris for all
Author: Alice Gully

Alice Gully from Aardvark’s Scotland office revisits Kenya where she finds a lodge that caters to both horse lovers and those, like her husband, not so keen.


   Mount Kenya Climb
Author: Jim Gully

Jim Gully, husband of Alice, climbed Mount Kenya during their recent Kenyan trip. Here’s his account of scaling this, the highest mountain in Kenya and second highest in Africa.


   Laikipia – Kenya’s Northern Gem
Author: Victoria Langmead

Unfailingly popular, Kenya is one of Aardvark’s top selling destinations. Victoria Langmead was despatched in December to see for herself why it has earned this title.


   From the flat savannahs of Kenya to the wild bush land of Zambia
Author: Jo Netscher

The most recent recruit to Aardvark’s sales team is Jo Netscher who has spent the last couple of years working in Africa. Here she recounts a couple of incidents from her time in Kenya and Zambia.


   Family Highlights
Author: Charlotte Deans

Ten year old Charlotte Deans went to Kenya with her family in July. Her mother thought we might like to see the email she wrote to her friends on their return. Bits of it made us laugh – walking being boring, Mum ‘scared’ to body board – but it was also interesting to see the reaction of a child to her first safari. Apart from sorting out a few spelling mistakes we’ve left the rest un-edited so you can see at first hand how she enjoyed the trip.


   Cycling for the Masai
Author: John Spence

A big thank you to the friends, colleagues and clients who sponsored me and two friends to take part in Kenya’s ‘10 to 4’ mountain bike challenge, helping us to raise money for the Koiyaki Guide School in the Masai Mara.


   A New Kenyan Gem
Author: Charlie Gray

It’s not often that we are overwhelmed by visiting a new camp but the sheer beauty of Sarara stuns Charlie Gray.


   Kenya Doesn't Have to be Crowded

If your wish is to see East Africa in a totally private, intimate way, a mobile tented camp will give you a taste of the continent as it must have seemed to the original explorers. Alex Hunter operates private mobiles across Kenya, giving you the chance to drive through some of Africa’s densest game populations and walk in unspoiled regions.


   Masai Mara Guide School

Ron Beaton of Rekero fame sets up Koiyaki Guiding School in Kenya’s Masai Mara.


   A Very Kenyan Christmas
Author: Charlotte Opperman

Kenya is one of Aardvark’s most popular family destinations. Charlotte Opperman flies out with her husband Peter and children for a Christmas in the sun.