Don’t get me wrong I love an African message. The complimentary kind that's included on any bumpy jeep safari. But hear me out; leaving behind the rubber wheels of a…
The term solo travel usually sparks scenes of travelers backpacking Europe fresh out of college, or someone looking to reinvent their life. Many make the assumption that solo travel entails…
Milo meeting one of the many elephant orphans cared for at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Nairobi orphanage.
Is Visiting Nairobi’s Elephant Orphanage Ethical?
Before stepping foot into their magical conservation work…
When picturing an African safari most would imagine a scene of vast open grasslands dotted with wildlife for as far as the eye can see. Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve…
Simply put, I cannot remember a time when I didn’t dream of visiting the elephant orphanage in Nairobi. Yes, I am aware of how crazy that sounds, but as a…
Unlike anything I’ve experienced before, a full moon safari was spectacularly hair-raising! In truth, the African wilderness after dark is an entirely different animal. Once the night sky blankets the…
Across Africa, the safari industry is shifting. Gone are the days when safaris were exclusively led by men. For too long, antiquated attitudes in the industry limited women from leadership…
Is visiting Nairobi National Park really worth it? Harsh, I know right… But the reality is many people ask this very question when planning their travels to Kenya. Located just…
I wanted to experience a stay at Giraffe Manor myself before building my own opinion of whether it should be considered an ethical wildlife encounter. For nearly my entire life,…