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Safari Journal Day 6: How to Bushwalk in Samburu Kenya
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.

Bena Roberts
Jan 263 min read


Why April is Kenya's Best Kept Secret: A Guide to the "Mixed Green Season" safari
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

Bena Roberts
Jan 232 min read


What to Wear on Safari for Women Over 50
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

Bena Roberts
Jan 173 min read


The Ultimate Safari Survival Guide: What You Actually Need for a Kenya Safari 2026
This safari survival guide covers -
What to pack for a Kenyan safari (budget, mid-range or luxury)
Safari luggage limits and packing light - Safari clothing mistakes

Bena Roberts
Jan 15 min read


10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Masai Mara
The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa’s most studied and photographed ecosystems, yet many of its core facts are often misunderstood or oversimplified. Below are ten verified, factual insights about the Masai Mara.

Bena Roberts
Dec 31, 20252 min read


From Budget to Bespoke: How Real Safari Experience Shaped a Women-Only Eco-Luxury Journey in Kenya
I have created this women-only eco-luxury safari in Kenya, via years of first hand experience and travel. I booked a budget basic safari and also private camps with personal chefs. Each experience revealed what truly supports comfort, safety, connection, and presence.

Bena Roberts
Dec 13, 20252 min read


AI Wildlife Photography on a Women-Only Safari in |Kenya AI Safari Training Bena Roberts
On our women-only safari in the Masai Mara, we’re launching the first-ever AI Wildlife Photography Workshop, a creative course designed to help you turn your safari pictures into powerful storytelling, action-driven visuals, and unforgettable digital memories.

Bena Roberts
Nov 1, 20252 min read
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