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Safari Toilets: Squatting, Bush Breaks, and Luxury Outposts
Do I have to pee in the bush?
No. Many outposts or gates in the National Parks in Kenya have toilets. It is very common for the rangers or drivers to stop and let everyone out for toilet breaks. So, you can go to the bathroom on Safari when on a game drive. The issue is only if you are desperate when you are out in the wild.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Feb 163 min read


Budget vs. Luxury Safari in Kenya: Is the Extra Cost Worth It? (Photo Guide)
The difference in budget and luxury safari bedding
There is a massive difference in the style, comfort, and type of bed that you will have in a budget camp vs a luxury camp. To be honest, sleeping on a camp bed in the budget hotel left me with aches and pains that I didn't really want for the rest of my 10 night Safari.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Feb 74 min read


A Peek Inside the Hippo Lounge: Luxury at Soroi Mara Bush Camp
The Hippo Lounge!
So, the hippo lounge is a way down the path from where I was staying and the restaurant area. It's tucked away in the back, and it's lovely. When I was there, I had a cuppa tea before breakfast. I was woken up every morning at 6.30 am with a tea and biscuits. The lovely man, I think his name was Daniel, then would put up my blinds so that I could look outside while having my tea!

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Feb 63 min read


Best Walking Boots for Kenya: A Practical Safari Style Guide for Women Over 50
What are the best walking boots for the Green Season in Kenya?
The best walking boots for the Green or Mixed Season in Kenya are not princess leather style boots. They will get ruined. Or riding boots, they are too clunky. Here is a picture of my boots that I wore on my last Safari.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 254 min read


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 235 min read


Safari Style for Mature Women
The safari outfits shown here are part of a wider philosophy of ethical and thoughtful travel. Safari style doesn’t need to be excessive or wasteful. A small, well-chosen wardrobe is more sustainable and far more practical.
Many women who travel on ethical safaris value:

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 171 min read


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 142 min read


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 121 min read


Solo Female Safaris
Solo Female Safaris? Vamos!
Solo Female Safaris? Auf geht's!
Solo Female Safaris? On y va!
Solo Female Safaris? Allez!
Solo Female Safaris? Andiamo!
Solo Female Safaris? Menjunk egyutt!
Solo Female Safaris? Chalo!
Solo Female Safaris? Saiko!

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 101 min read


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 93 min read


Soroi Larsens Camp Samburu
Soroi Larsens Camp in Samburu. This blog post articulates my stay in Samburu at Soroi Larsens Camp. I fell in love with it. It is a magical place set on the river in Samburu National Reserve.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 63 min read


Women Want Women Only Travel
The Rise of Women-Only Travel
Women-only travel is no longer a niche trend. It is one of the fastest-growing segments in global tourism, particularly in nature-based, cultural, and wilderness travel.

By Bena Roberts | Ethical Safari Specialist for Women
Jan 42 min read
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