It was a wild sight; the ring of spearmen, intent, silent, bent on blood, and in the centre, the great man-killing beast, his thunderous wrath growing ever more dangerous. At last the tense ring was complete, and the spearmen rose and closed in. The lion looked quickly from side to side, saw where the line was thinnest, and charged at his topmost speed. The crowded moment began. With shields held steady, and quivering spears poised, the men in front braced themselves for the rush and the shock; and from either hand the warriors sprang forward to take their foe in flank. Bounding ahead of his fellows; the leader reached throwing distance, the long spear flickered and plunged; as the lion felt the wound he half turned, and then flung himself…
This Saturday the whole world will go dark at 8:30 p.m. local time. The darkness is part of a worldwide movement known as Earth Hour that has been steadily picking up momentum since being launched in Sydney 14 years ago. The Earth Hour event primarily involves switching off electricity for one hour. The focus of Earth Hour 2021 is "Climate Change to Save Earth" a message that aims to raise awareness on the reality of climate change, how it affects all of us, and how can unite together to fight it. By some accounts, Earth Hour has become the world's largest grassroots movement for the environment, inspiring millions of people around the globe to take action to help save our planet and nature. Safari Sense joins industry peers and partners who recognize…
This Saturday the whole world will go dark at 8:30 p.m. local time. The darkness is part of a worldwide movement known as Earth Hour that has been steadily picking up momentum since being launched in Sydney 14 years ago. The Earth Hour event primarily involves switching off electricity for one hour. The focus of Earth Hour 2021 is "Climate Change to Save Earth" a message that aims to raise awareness on the reality of climate change, how it affects all of us, and how can unite together to fight it. By some accounts, Earth Hour has become the world's largest grassroots movement for the environment, inspiring millions of people around the globe to take action to help save our planet and nature. Safari Sense joins industry peers and partners who recognize…
Apart from receiving far fewer visitors than its better-known neighbours (Samburu and Buffalo Springs), Shaba National Reserve offers broad landscapes, the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, lovely Doum palms and picturesque mountain backgrounds, perfect ingredients for an unforgettable adventure. Shaba is home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, grevy's zebras, giraffes, gerenuks, buffalos, oryx, grants gazelles, dikdiks and waterbucks. It is also where the renowned Born Free author Joy Adamson spent her final years, and was the subject of her final book Queen of Sheba. The reserve was also put on the world map when it served as the location of the hit US reality series Survivor in 2001 making it the first African destination to be featured on Survivor. You can also experience unique social interactions with the local Samburu and Ndorobo people…
Safari Sense joins the rest of the world in observing this year’s World Water Day. This year's theme, "Valuing Water",emphasizes that value of water is about much more than its price. Water has enormous and complex value for our households, food, culture, health, education, economics, and sustainable tourism. The observance will also raise public awareness about the many ways shifting atmospheric and oceanic conditions are reshaping the global hydrologic cycle. *Note – Travel to any destination may be adversely affected by conditions including (but not limited) to COVID-19 protocols, security, entry and exit requirements, local laws and culture, natural disasters and climate. Regardless of your destination, check with us for travel advice about that location when planning your trip and again shortly before you leave.
Safari Sense joins the rest of the world in marking this year’s International Day of Forests. The theme for 2021 is "Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being"and we encourage you to plant trees as a way of raising awareness on all types of forests. Did you know Kenya that has a large diversity of ecological zones and habitats, including lowland and mountain forests, wooded and open grasslands, semi-arid scrubland, dry woodlands, inland aquatic, as well as coastal and marine ecosystems? Sadly, only 6.1% or about 3,467,000 ha of the country is forested, with 18.9% ( 654,000 ) of this classified as primary forest, the most biodiverse and carbon-dense form of forest. *Note – Travel to any destination may be adversely affected by conditions including (but not limited) to…
Apart from receiving far fewer visitors than its better-known neighbours (Samburu and Buffalo Springs), Shaba National Reserve offers broad landscapes, the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, lovely Doum palms and picturesque mountain backgrounds, perfect ingredients for an unforgettable adventure. Shaba home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, grevy's zebras, giraffes, gerenuks, buffalos, oryx, grants gazelles, dikdiks and waterbucks. It is also where the renowned Born Free author Joy Adamson spent her final years, and was the subject of her final book Queen of Sheba. The reserve was also put on the world map when it served as the location of the hit US reality series Survivor in 2001 making it the first African destination to be featured on Survivor. You can also experience unique social interactions with the local Samburu and Ndorobo people…
March marks the beginning of Kenya’s tourism low season (which lasts up until May) and the start of the long rains. This means fewer vehicles in parks and reserves and a much quieter accommodation. Down at the coast, clear blue skies at the start of the month is an indication of good conditions for diving and snorkelling just before the change of weather. Its also the ideal time to go out Whale shark spotting. For wildlife safari, flooded roads; an abundance of vegetation; and generally wet weather at this time makes for poor wildlife watching and slippery summits for those planning a hike at Mount Kenya. Even though some tracks are impassable and mosquitoes are rife (in a few places), if you're looking to bag a bargain then this is certainly…
Today marks World Wildlife Day, and as the global economy slowly opens up following the unveiling of various COVID-19 vaccines, the travel industry is also preparing for a revamp in increased bookings and arrivals. The worldwide lockdowns put in place to curb the spread of the corona virus have led to a massive demand for the outdoors and the need for newer and richer travel experiences. Despite the fact that global travel has dwindled by about 97% as compared to the previous years, the numbers of endangered wildlife remains high. Majority of species are threatened with habitat destruction, and with the rising demand for wildlife products, they are also faced with massive poaching and trafficking. The link between the current COVID-19 crisis and the illegal exploitation of wildlife is in…
Chocolates. Flowers. Love. Breath-taking sceneries, luxurious rooms, and tranquil environments to put you and your beau in the right mood… Yes!, the season is upon us and very few things conjure up the idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day like an exotic getaway with your love. Are you adventurous? Love the outdoors? Maybe you prefer cozying indoors with some wine and pampering? No matter what kind of couple, Kenya has always had thousands of places to explore, hundreds of things to see and experience for to celebrate with your love. With the long dry season well established, the grass grazed down and wildlife gathering close to water points, this is still a good month for a safari. Water clarity makes for excellent diving and snorkeling conditions at the coast. From…
