The Happier Place

The Happier Place

How a ground-breaking Kenyan re-wilding project has brought joy to one young man – and an entire community. Is a name chosen to match the child? Or does a child grow into its name? Either way, the infectious smile and warmth radiating off Lekipa – ‘Happier’ in Maasai...
“Women must support women”

“Women must support women”

I’m lucky enough to work with and alongside some incredible woman, but on International Women’s Day, celebrate one incredible lady who is breaking down barriers on the Kenyan safari scene. Grace Leonard is a powerhouse. Leader. Mother. Inspiration. As General...
The place where blessed things are happening

The place where blessed things are happening

Kenya’s Enonkishu Conservancy is a rewilding pioneer. Is this a new vision for regenerative tourism in the Mara valley? Today, the Enonkishu Conservancy, on the edge of the Mara-Serengeti Ecosystem, is thriving. Wildebeest and zebra graze. Giraffe browse the acacia...
Scoring a cat-trick – and, soon, the Big Five

Scoring a cat-trick – and, soon, the Big Five

Loisaba Conservancy, in Kenya’s Northern Laikipia, is a striking swathe of wilderness and a pioneer of sustainable community-integrated conservation. It’s already a world-class wildlife-watching destination – and is about to get even better. Perched on a breathtaking...