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Stuck in the Sand? Why "Active Luxury" is the Cure for Safari Jeep Fatigue
Active Luxury and Jeep Fatigue Explained
What is Jeep Fatigue on Safari?
If you have been on a safari before, then I don't need to explain. Otherwise, it's the moment on day four when your ears are tired of the diesel engine, and you realise you have spent a few days behind glass windows. Jeep fatigue is the physical and mental drain of being a passive observer. When you watch and don't move. Yes, you take pictures of the action - but the action is not you!

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 27


Is a Bushwalk in Kenya Safe? Walking Safari Tips in Samburu
A Bushwalk is saying goodbye to the Jeep! A Bushwalk is getting out and about with guards, Maasai, and, most importantly, guards.
Is a Bushwalk in Kenya dangerous?
Yes. Of course it is! These are wild animals. Elephants are very protective of newborn calves. The guards are armed, as a bushwalk is as fun as it is dangerous, and you need to be careful.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 26


Is May too Muddy for Safari? The Truth About Kenya's Green Season
The Insect Myth Buster! Mosquitos and mud will ruin your safari in May and June?
Let me be honest with you. In April and May, Samburu. Where we will be in Kenya on Safari is dry. Also, the lack of excess water, compared to the coast, means that mosquitoes are surprisingly minimal. In fact, I went on Safari in Samburu, and never even saw one mosquito!

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 23


Kenya’s Secret Season: Why a Samburu Safari in April is a Photographer’s Dream
Why Samburu in April feels like a Perfect Cotswolds Summer (with Elephants)
I kid you not! Kenya can feel like the best of England in the Green Season. It offers a desert bloom that is so special, seeing landscapes that are usually golden and arid now lush with emerald green. Seeing a desert in bloom is a memorable experience. Yes. You go on safari to see wildlife. But in April and May, you have the best of both worlds. Fabulous landscapes that change with the weather. Dry m

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 23


What to Wear on Safari in 2026: Stylish & Practical Outfit Ideas
So, you are contemplating a Safari in 2026, and before you go, you need to know about the safari outfits you can use from your own wardrobe or what to buy. I will make it easy for you!
I have created simple outfits that can be worn on and off Safari. They are both timeless and versatile, making them easy to style. I bought them all from Zara or H&M (Shoes are Crocs), and that is it - you are ready to go!

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 22


Ethical Travel and Tribal Jewellery
Well African Jewellery tells a story. Its up to you to find and discover that story, when you start your adventure in Kenya. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the way that tribal women wear jewellery fascinates me.
I want to share this experience with you on my solo female adventure in Kenya.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 14


African Jewellery and Womanhood
Jewellery plays a significant role in identity worldwide. Whether you wear a wedding ring, a cross, earrings, or nothing at all. Jewellery can make a statement about you. Or help you to feel good about yourself and your culture.
In Africa, jewellery can tell stories or express beliefs. This includes the tribe to which you belong, your social standing, and whether you are married or not.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 14


Reteti Elephant Sanctuary Samburu - My Personal Experience
My Reteti Elephant Sanctuary Visit
First of all I love this picture above. I know you don't see the elephant. But you can see the size of the milk bottle and the young elephant with its mouth wide open. When you experience this live, you can't help but fall in love.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 13


How to Plant a Tree in Kenya
How to plant a tree in Kenya? Let me show you!
I have many trees in my garden at home. I don't think I planted one that felt so good as the one I planted in Kenya. It's a strange experience. As with the Maasai, the location and the beautiful scent of Africa, planting this tree was very symbolic of new beginnings for me.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 12


Visit a School in Kenya
During our ethical tour of Kenya, we visited a local primary school to understand the initiatives our charity partner, CWC Kenya, is supporting. Find out more on the CWC website here - https://community-wildlife.org/community-and-wildlife-conservation/

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 12


The Olmalaika Trust Visit
Many people ask me what philanthropy really mean. I respond with the word humanitarian. Visiting the Olmalaika Trust is the most humanitarian visit that you can enjoy during our ethical safari. I arrived as a stranger and left as part of the cause.
The Good

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 11


Visiting Reteti Elephant Sanctuary: An Ethical Wildlife Experience in Kenya
Reteti was founded due to local needs. The local people were finding orphaned or abandoned elephants. Orphaned, if the parents have been killed. Or, abandoned due to human intervention. In these remote areas, farmers make water holes or wells, which are a hazard to animals when they fall in and cannot climb back out. This is when elephants have to move on and leave baby calves behind.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 10


Women Only Safaris in Kenya: What Actually Makes Them Different?
What a women-only safari really means, and what it doesn't
A women-only safari is not about exclusion. It's about experience. A unique experience that is designed for comfort, safety, and shared values. I understand these values, as for the past 16 years, I have managed a women-only group of metaplastic breast cancer patients. This is a rare cancer, and through our group, we ladies have bonded and share a set of common experiences and values.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 9


Sustainable Safari Activities: Traditional Honey Tasting with Samburu Communities
Because we will have a honey tasking night on our Safari. Organised with the CWC where they have added Beehives in the outskirts of the camp to create a unique honey experience!

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 8


Ethical Travel in Kenya: How Your Safari Supports Local Communities
CWC runs bursary programs supporting primary and secondary students, including the Nuru Mwangaza bursary and top student secondary sponsorships, enabling access to schooling and reducing financial barriers.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 8
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