wildlife
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Events & Conservation
African Wild Dogs: Africa’s Most Efficient Pack Hunter
The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is Africa's most efficient large predator and one of its most endangered mammals. With fewer than 6,600 individuals surviving across the continent, a sighting in Kenya's…
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Events & Conservation
The Maasai and Wildlife: A Partnership That Protects Both
The Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania have coexisted with wildlife for centuries. Today, community conservancies managed by Maasai landowners are proving more effective at protecting wildlife than government reserves.
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Travel Tips
Night Drives in Samburu: What You See After Dark
Night game drives are not permitted in Kenya's national parks — but they are in Samburu's private conservancies. Here is what changes after dark and which nocturnal species you have a genuine…
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Travel Tips
Following the Elephants: Amboseli’s Giant Families Explained
Amboseli National Park offers Africa's best elephant viewing, with over 1,600 individually identified animals. Here is what makes this ecosystem extraordinary and how to make the most of a visit.
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Travel Tips
Kenya’s Big Cats: Where to Find Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs
Kenya holds some of Africa's highest concentrations of big cats. This guide breaks down where each species is most reliably seen and what time of year gives you the best odds.
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Travel Tips
The Great Wildebeest Migration: When to See It and Where to Position Yourself
Over two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move in a continuous loop across the Serengeti and Masai Mara. Here is the month-by-month guide to positioning yourself for the best sighting.