After a very early breakfast, we headed off for a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, which supports a whole host of water birds, inc. African fish eagles, crested crane (symbol of Uganda), pelicans, flamingos and pied kingfishers.       … Continue reading →

We checked into our beautiful Sopa Lodge on the Mau escarpment, offering spectacular views over the Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru and surrounding National Park. After lunch, an afternoon game drive through woods and grasslands, seeing giraffe, baboons, a zebra crossing … Continue reading →

The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s premium reserve and is famous for its exceptional game viewing.  We headed down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by WWII Italian prisoners of war. A cheetah strolled past our jeep as we watching … Continue reading →