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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...

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...

2016 is the year to visit and experience the wildebeest migration in Kenya. Witness the spectacular movement of over 2 million wildebeest and zebra as they cross the Mara River and roam the open plains in enormous herds. Predators like lion, leopard, cheetah and of course...

Cory Harris Jnr talks about his experience with Napenda Solar Community.  The benefits of Solar Energy are astounding. Taking the first couple of days of this project to learn how Solar Power works and why it is so beneficial to the people of East Africa – and the world – really...

Sam Cary, a student from the USA on an Adventures Cross Country Gap trip to East Africa talks about his experience working with Napenda Solar Community in Kenya. Before going into these homes and seeing the situations that these families were in, my anticipation and excitement...

East Africa is more than just about animals, land rovers, beaches, luxury safari tents and 5pm sundowners. Here are 10 interesting facts you may not know about East Africa. 1. Freddy Mercury, from the rock band Queen, was born Farokh Bulsara on 5 September 1946 on the spice...

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...

I love stories from different African countries, there are so many of them. One of my all-time favourites is the story about why hippos yawn. Thousands of years ago Hippos were land dwelling animals but the hot African sun meant they were subject to sunburn on their delicate pink...

Include a Solar power workshop to your next safari or expedition to learn about solar power and install a system in a poor rural home in Kenya is a fabulous community service project for teens, student groups, families and tourists.

This photo was sent to me from some clients from Victoria, Australia from their recent guided self drive Kenya safari with us.  As they say a picture says a thousand words – so instead of talking about the photo I will leave you to enjoy it in peace! For your next adventure...