I used to buy a “Rough Guide” for every destination I went to. It was a no-brainer for me, as my first solo travel started young. The guide was my security, more so than the phone is today. It told me where to go, where to save money, and what accommodation I needed. 

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.

October and November are the best months for going to Kenya if you want an ethical and sustainable trip. April and May are also in the green season and should be considered for your luxury Kenyan safari. Yes! I was in Kenya on Safari in November 2025 and it was stunning. There were very few people in the camps. The rain came in short bursts. But actually only at night, when I was there. So, I didn't actually see any this time. No. I lie. It did rain on me the night I stayed i

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.

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

Here are my best moments at the Soroi Larsens Camp in Samburu. I wrote a review of the Soroi Larsens accommodation. But I want to tell you about my memories and what has stuck with me. I feel like when you are on safari, everything is mesmerizing. But only, when you come back do you reflect on what was important and what you find talking about the most.

The Safari I Turned Pretty? Or the Summer I Turned Pretty? Yes. My daughter introduced me to The Summer I Turned Pretty, and I immediately read the book. Then fell in love with the series. I related to the show, because I used to be a swimmer and every summer we would go to California for summer. I had my first kiss in Lake Tahoe!

What to wear on safari for women over 50. Chic, yet comfortable. Simple top from Zara and Cargo skirt made chic with locally sourced African Jewellery Why Safari fashion changes after 50 When I hit 50, I started to care more about comfort. The days that I could just "wing it," were gone. I no longer wanted to sleep on a friend's sofa. Now, I prefer my own room and my own space. I realised that when I hit 50, my priorities changed. I put my own comfort first. This is me on Saf

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.