‘Ajali’ is the biggest lion pride at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with close to 22 members. Other prides here include the Bima, Amanda, Equator, Christine, and Utali groups. To ensure that this vulnerable species continues to thrive, the Conservancy has fitted some of the female lions with GPS/VHF collars. Lionesses are fitted with the collars because…
It has been four months since the Laikipia Tourism Association partnered with GiveDirectly in a cash relief program for tourism staff affected by the Covid pandemic. The Laikipia Tourism Association helped to identify 350 individuals from different tourism facilities in the greater Laikipia landscape to benefit from the program. These beneficiaries, if deemed to…
Born, raised and schooled in Laikipia, John King’ori has always had a passion for tourism. This motivated him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management. Today, John is an enthusiastic hospitality and tourism destination management expert, who has built his credentials working with tourism stakeholders in Laikipia. These include his earlier work with the…
This month, I was privileged to enjoy a stay at the stunning, multiple award-winning Il Ngwesi Lodge. What an experience! It took about two and a half hours from Nanyuki to get to our destination. Along the way, we enjoyed incredible views and wildlife, which made the trip worthwhile. The lodge staff happily welcomed us…
Porini Rhino Camp, situated in the quiet western side of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, is an excellent base to explore the 90,000-acre conservancy and its diverse wildlife that freely roams the grassy plains and rolling hills. The waterhole overlooking Porini Rhino Camp offers a unique opportunity to spot the wild animals that come for a…
The last two years have been difficult for many in the tourism sector. As a result of Covid 19, many individuals ,who had previously depended on the industry to put food on the table, faced uncertainty. Due to a lack of guests and the stringent measures put in place to curb the spread of Covid…
If you’ve landed on this article, then it’s quite likely you are a lover of all things adventure and wildlife-related. Chances are, you already know about Kenya’s Big Five; the African elephant, the lion, the rhinoceros, the leopard and the Cape buffalo – and you possibly spotted them all on your last safari. You might…
Founded in 1979, Lets Go Travel Uniglobe is the leading sustainable, inclusive travel management company in Kenya and East Africa. With 40 years of experience, the company is committed to making the travel-buying experience positive by offering efficient, personal, and comprehensive travel services. Our head office at The Hub in Karen is IATA approved and…
Whenever I pass through Shipton’s Camp at 4,200 meters on the Sirimon route on Mount Kenya, I think of the famous mountaineer Eric Shipton after whom the camp is named. Back in 1929, Shipton was the first to climb Point Nelion, one of the mountain’s twin peaks. He then went on to organize expeditions in…
Arriving in Nanyuki where good restaurants abound, you may not realize you are on the edge of the outdoor capital of Kenya. Climbing, trekking, canyoning and of course the second highest mountain on the continent all lie within a few kilometers of the town. Rift Valley Adventures has been operating adventurous activities for over 20…