At first sight, the Grevy Zebra doesn't look quite like a zebra. Its large ears look out of place and its belly looks like it has been white-washed - the narrow pyjama stripes not stretching all the way around. The Grevy Zebra is the slightly larger co...[...]
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May 25th, 2011 - 2:59 pm § in Destinations, Kenya
Safari in style in Kenya
So, youre thinking of a Kenyan safari? Forget bumping along interminable red dusty roads for hours in a minibus convoy. Leave behind the herd of striped vans gathered around a bored lion. Dont even think about staying in a three star hotel in the Masai Mara. [...]
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May 15th, 2011 - 9:47 am § in Destinations, Kenya
Experience the sensual adventure of a luxury African safari
Are you tired of the predictable kind of getaway where each moment is a copy of somewhere else and truly forgettable? Are you aching for a once in a lifetime experience that stays with you for years? Then stop looking at brochures for Bermuda or some Greek isle, and consider something on the adv[...]
March 30th, 2011 - 5:21 pm § in Destinations, Kenya
Top artist to guide luxury Kenyan artists’ safari
Celebrated wildlife portrait pro Martin Aveling has joined forces with luxury travel consultancy Africa House Safaris for a one-off artists safari in Kenya this summer. The 12-day holiday will be a welcome return to Africa for Martin, who lived on the continent during many of his childhood years. [...]
Giraffe Manor: the Kenyan hotel overrun by giraffes
Situated in the heart of the Kenyan bush youll discover the unique hotel of Giraffe Manor. Surrounded by 140 square acres of indigenous bush, Giraffe Manor may seem a little out of the way but in reality its only a 20 kilometres drive from Kenyas capital city, Nairobi. The Manor – which [...]
January 13th, 2011 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations, Kenya
Interview with Andrew Dunn of Scott Dunn
Andrew Dunn is the Founder of Scott Dunn which he started as a luxury ski company in 1986 and which has since become a tailor-made tour operator of luxury holidays around the world. What is it that you do exactly? If Im not going to our London office, Im up by 6.45am and drive my children to sc[...]
Top 10 Literary Travel Books of 2010
One of the pleasures of travel is reading a good book set in the country you are visiting. A well-written book adds context to the things that you are seeing everyday and allows you to understand more of the culture. David Bennett at Quillcards, left a...[...]
November 25th, 2010 - 2:51 am § in Destinations, Kenya
The most luxurious lodges in Africa
Following the announcement of the Royal engagement between Kate Middleton and Prince William, the spotlight has very much been on Kenyas Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The private reserve, in the Laikipia region of the East African nation, served as the perfect romantic retreat for the future King of [...]