Zebra cooling off in the marshes of Amboseli NP

Self Drive in Kenya – Rhinos and Ranches Safari

If there is one trip you should do in your lifetime to Africa then it is a self drive in Kenya.  Not just any self drive in Kenya but a guided self drive to the best parks and reserves in all of Africa.  Staying in quaint accommodation this is not a rough safari but a blend of...

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Before the sun rises, the vehicle arrives to collect us to go on an amazing adventure, a hot air balloon safari over the African plains. I, myself, am a little nervous, I am not too keen on heights.  But the thought of missing out on a once in a lifetime experience is motivation...

Travelling with food allergies or intolerances in Africa

Travelling with food allergies or intolerances is never an easy task.  With a little know-how and preparation travelling has just become a whole lot easier. Keeping well and healthy while travelling From our experience of catering for everything from Coeliac (Celiac) to Diabetes...

Packing for your safari

So now your trip is booked, flights sorted, and jabs done it is time to think about what to pack. The biggest mistake most people make is to over pack – everything barring the kitchen sink ends up in the luggage. How many times have you been on holiday only to return home with...

The Good Old Days

I was recently asked by 4WD Touring Australia to write a short article about how I left Australia and ending up living and running a tourism business in Kenya. While I was trying to put fingers to the keyboard I spent more time reminiscing over the past then I did writing about...

Africa is a Continent – not a country!

With the Ebola virus dominating the global press I thought I would share this article from the Washington Post about the geography of Africa.  It is far too easy to refer to Africa as if it is a country, I even find myself doing this sometimes and I live in Kenya!...

4×4 expedition through Africa in less than 3 minutes

For those of you who are too busy to join us for a 26 day guided self drive from Nairobi to Livingstone then watch the video!  This video was a gift from 2 fantastic clients Tom and Bel from Sydney, Australia.  We could not believe how quickly they put this together after their...
4WDing through river crossings while game driving in East Africa

Livingstonia – Off the beaten track

No I have not made a spelling mistake – Livingstonia is not the town of Livingstone where Victoria Falls are located in Zambia but a little town hidden in the highlands of Malawi overlooking Lake Malawi. This is just one the little gems off the beaten track we travel to on our...

Tag Along Tours ……

There are so many options for Tag Along tours. A self drive tour is for those who love driving and enjoy independence while travelling. Tag Along Tours Joining a safari as a tag along is a great option for those who want to get off the beaten track.  Who enjoy being away from the...

And don’t forget to bring the kitchen sink!

Tim from Africa Expedition Support gives the essentials about how to prepare for your big expedition to Africa. Sharon from Land Rover World magazine asked us the other day what happens when our clients arrive for an expedition totally unprepared.  Well, most people come totally...
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