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.

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!

When is the Mosquito Season in Kenya? Mosquito season in Kenya is most noticeable during and just after the rainy periods. This is from April to June and again in November.  Gut reaction - I am going to ignore those months? Reality -- that is a massive mistake as, mosquitos are far less of an issue on safari than most first-time travellers expect, especially in dry regions like Samburu and the northern conservancies

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!

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

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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:

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.

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

Is Kenya Safe for Women Travelling on Safari? My first solo trip to Kenya was at 50. It was to celebrate my birthday. I treated myself to business class seats and went gung-ho and all out. The trip was good. I have to say good as there were a few things that did go wrong.

The Olmalaika Trust (Kenya) What It Is I had the most amazing experience here, which I will post about and have created some videos for. But here is a fact sheet on the trust that we will visit on our trip. Kim the founder of the Trust with Me and Prem CEO of Best Safaris The Olmalaika Trust  is a registered nonprofit working in Narok County, Kenya , near the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It operates as both a safe haven for vulnerable girls  and a community support trust  fo

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.