TRAVEL GREEN, TRAVEL BETTER
The Masai Mara is one of the key safari destinations within Kenya, especially during the great migration the plains of the Masai Mara are teaming with wildlife. Millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara river to roam the plains after making their way up North from the Serengeti in Tanzania. And we came to see…
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Luca and me were sitting around the bushfire among other guests sharing our sights and adventures of the day. When suddenly we hear a hauling from a close distance. It was pitch dark so we couldn’t see where it was coming from. Another hauling, this time even closer. When suddenly a creature appears only 10…
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The Masai Mara is one of the key safari destinations within Kenya, especially during the great migration the plains of the Masai Mara are teaming with wildlife. Millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara river to roam the plains after making their way up North from the Serengeti in Tanzania. And we came to see…
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Safari packing is packing at another level. So, besides prints of your visa (for which you can apply here – https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html) and your passports, we will tell you about the extra bits and pieces that make your trip that little bit more enjoyable. Here’s what to pack for a week in the Kenyan bush in…
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While exploring the state island from our small fishermen boat, the question intrigued me idea of luxury travel and sustainability can co-exist in this paradise. Sustainability that goes beyond the flawed attempts to offset carbon emissions by planting trees or donating to charity. It is easy to forget about supply chains, waste management, supply &…
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I step out of the airport Male, the capital of the island state. I am standing right in front of the most beautiful ocean on our planet: the Indian Ocean. I breath in and sense the clean salty air. A gentle breeze is blowing through my hair. The only thing I can hear are seagulls…
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A magnificent day in the bush comes to an end. The African sun still blazes on our skin. A crescendo of colours, creating one last performance before it hides behind the earth. Suddenly, our ranger stops. Straining his ears as the creatures of the bush whisper gently. From the recesses of my memory the word…
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“Earth is what we all have in common.” — Wendell Berry. Google the word sustainable traveling and you’ll find a million of definitions. You’ll probably also come across definitions such as green tourism or ecotourism. We want to bring some clarity into this jungle of definitions and want to show you what we actually mean…
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Your first safari should bring you tears, amusement, laugher and some stunning pictures. Here are our 5 essential things to know, to make the most out of your green safari adventure in search of the Lion King. The best time of the year to go on a safari To be honest, Africa is blessed with…
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“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and wasn’t happy” Ernest Hemingway Our ranger Corne is sitting opposite of us at the lunch table at the sundeck of our lodge Tintswalo at Lapalala, telling us passionately about the conservation efforts of the 48.000 hectare Lapalala Game Reserve, its status as…
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