They say that the guides are the ones who make or break a safari, and how lucky we are to have guides like Simon, Andy Campbell and Anthony Dodds on our team!
Finding a young leopard and watching it kill was incredible and exhilarating!
He already looked well fed but particularly determined to get his wildebeest to his favourite tree.
Taking rests between his efforts.
Imagine the strength you need to pull something almost your own body weight up a steep incline?
It was spectacular to watch, we were so lucky.
Thanks to Simon, Anthony, Andy and the Otis family (who took the photographs whilst the guides positioned the cars). What a fabulous safari we had!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
The "Big Five" in one day, Maasai Mara
Monday, July 4, 2011
Adventures in the Maasai Mara








Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Loisaba Wilderness - so much to do!






Friday, June 24, 2011
Fun in Amobseli











Friday, April 29, 2011
The wilderness of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
From Amboseli we drove to the border with Tanzania, Namanga, and onto Arusha where we had a delicious lunch. Onward we flew to the Serengeti and over the active volcano, Ol Donyo Lengai; three spectacular volcanoes in two weeks!
As we drove to our camp we came across two old bull elephants who were wrestling and play fighting with each other.
The wildebeest migration is massed on the short grass plains of the southern Serengeti. We found this large group crossing an arm of Lake Ndutu despite the danger of their young calves when they could have easily walked around. We saw one poor calf which was left behind, exhausted from wading through the mud and chest high water.
The next morning we found a troup of baboon basking in the warm sunlight before they descend for their breakfast.
After searching all safari we found our... elusive leopard on our way to catch our charter back to Arusha on the last day of our safari. Nothing like keeping it to the last minute!
As we drove to our camp we came across two old bull elephants who were wrestling and play fighting with each other.
The wildebeest migration is massed on the short grass plains of the southern Serengeti. We found this large group crossing an arm of Lake Ndutu despite the danger of their young calves when they could have easily walked around. We saw one poor calf which was left behind, exhausted from wading through the mud and chest high water.
The next morning we found a troup of baboon basking in the warm sunlight before they descend for their breakfast.
After searching all safari we found our... elusive leopard on our way to catch our charter back to Arusha on the last day of our safari. Nothing like keeping it to the last minute!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Amboseli and the Kisongo Maasai
Flying by charter and flew close to a newly snow covered Mount Kenya.
Our first morning in Amboseli and our private Ker & Downey Safaris preserve were we work so closely with the Maasai and we had a fabulous view of Mount Kilimanjaro!
That morning we were invited by our Maasai friends to watch them tap blood from a cow using a special bow and arrow. Most of us tried the fresh blood for breakfast! Amazing to think that in the 21st Century a way of life like this still exists!
We visited Esiteti Primary School which will soon be retired for the new buildings we have helped to build for the Maasai.
And what better way to finish our day but to watch the Maasai throw their spears and have a few lessons too....
People have asked us if the Maasai dress like this and take part in our "Maasai Olympics" for our guests.... As you can see they have such a great time that we are just part of the scenery!
Our first morning in Amboseli and our private Ker & Downey Safaris preserve were we work so closely with the Maasai and we had a fabulous view of Mount Kilimanjaro!
That morning we were invited by our Maasai friends to watch them tap blood from a cow using a special bow and arrow. Most of us tried the fresh blood for breakfast! Amazing to think that in the 21st Century a way of life like this still exists!
We visited Esiteti Primary School which will soon be retired for the new buildings we have helped to build for the Maasai.
And what better way to finish our day but to watch the Maasai throw their spears and have a few lessons too....
People have asked us if the Maasai dress like this and take part in our "Maasai Olympics" for our guests.... As you can see they have such a great time that we are just part of the scenery!
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