Safari Vacations
EXPLORING NORTHERN KENYA BY CAMEL
Shelly and Juliet flew up to Northern Kenya to
experience what Helen Douglas-Dufresne and The
Milgis Trust has to offer on a quick three day
safari. We walked 65 kms in 35 degree C heat from
Ngurnit through the Ndotos to El Kanto where the
Seiya and Barsaloi luggas meet to form the Milgis
Lugga, and still managed to put on a few kgs
thanks to Helen's delicious food!HELI-SHOPPING AT LEMARTI'S CAMP
Anna Trzebinski's new shop at Lemarti's Camp
invites guests to indulge in a bit of retail
therapy in the bush! The shop at camp has a
selection of Anna's luxurious and unique pieces of
fashion and art, and is a short helicopter flight
away from our other Laikipia properties such as
Sirikoi, Borana and Laragai. Also a reminder that
the camp now has
two family tents, each of which
consist of two tents and a shared open bathroom.
BORANA + RICHARD'S CAMP + MANDA BAY = THE PERFECT FAMILY HOLIDAY! WITH BENEFITS!
The
special children's rate at Borana, Richard's Camp and Manda Bay of US$180
per child per night (rack, commissionable as normal) means that this
combination works perfectly for families
who want to save a bit of money when accommodating their children. Valid until December 2011, the offer
accommodates children in slightly less luxurious rooms, but we figure they
don't mind too much as they will be too busy soaking up the amazing safari experiences that we
offer!
RUNNING FOR RUKO
Ross Withey, owner of Samatian Island Lodge, is running for RUKO at
the Lewa Marathon on 25th June! It is one of the most difficult marathons
in the world, but Ross and his team mate Charlie Beeching are undertaking
the challenge in a bid to raise funds for the RUKO Community Trust.
This trust works to bring the Njemps and Pokot people together through
conservation, and has created the RUKO Wildlife Conservancy to provide
economic opportunity and ethnic reconciliation. To read more and sponsor Ross - please
click here. Whilst at Samatian we highly recommend a visit to meet the
Pokot and learn more about their traditions and lifestyle,
including how to light fires by rubbing sticks together and draw blood
from the cow to drink (an important part of the Pokot diet). In addition,
the Njemps live on the eastern shores of Lake Baringo, cousins to
the Masai and very different to the Pokot. The Njemps use small balsa wood
boats to row across Lake Baringo and fish from, and will also demonstrate
how they smoke fish and construct their houses
Introducing Enashipai in Lake
Naivasha
Located
on the banks of Lake Naivasha in Hell's Gate National Park, Enashipai
Resort & Spa is a breath of fresh air in between safaris. The lodge offers
a variety of activities including bird watching, hiking, rock climbing,
biking, and boat rides to Crescent Island where a bountiful picnic among
Giraffe awaits. Enashipai also features a swimming pool, spa, kids club
and fitness center for travelers who want to stay put.
The migration race has begun!
The
migration had an early start this season as it made its first crossing
into the Maasai Mara Game Reserve mid-June. The migration remains a
beautiful phenomenon and attracts an increasing number of spectators each
year. The grandiosity of the event is stunning as it gathers over one
million grazers searching for greener pastures while fighting off
predators including lions and Nile crocodiles. There are many camps along
the Mara river which offer front row viewing.
