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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

Bena Roberts
17 hours ago2 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!

Bena Roberts
2 days ago1 min read


Is Kenya Safe for Women Travelling on Safari?
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.

Bena Roberts
2 days ago2 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.

Bena Roberts
2 days ago3 min read


Wild Bees in Kenya with the CWC - Key Facts
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!

Bena Roberts
4 days ago1 min read


How The Olmalaika Trust Empowers Girls Near the Maasai Mara
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

Bena Roberts
5 days ago2 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.

Bena Roberts
6 days ago3 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


What Is a Philanthropic Safari in Kenya? And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
A philanthropic safari in Kenya is not about ticking off wildlife sightings or chasing luxury for its own sake. It is about travel that gives back to people, to communities, and to the places that make the journey possible.

Bena Roberts
Dec 27, 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
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