The greatest show on earth, the annual migration. The thundering of hooves announces the arrival of the millions of Wildebeest and Zebra after an arduous safari from the Serengeti plains to the savannah of the Maasai Mara. The pungent intoxicating scent of wild sage fills the air. The hooves kick up great dust clouds as the braying of Zebra and honking …
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The Thompson Gazelle scatter frantically in all directions as the small plane lands on the airstrip in the middle of the Maasai Mara. The dirt runway has sprouted grasses which have attracted prey. After three weeks of unseasonal constant heavy rain, the wide open plains are covered in a rich emerald green blanket of moist grasses.
Day 1 – I woke this morning at the beautiful Ole Sereni hotel on the edge of the Nairobi National Park. I am home, once more Nashipai White Masai. The wide open plains stretch before me the greens, reds and golds of the grasses and leaves in contrast to the rich orange soil. I dress in my beautiful Masai dress …
Day 1 – A safari is a journey and we are all on a very beautiful unique one (Safari means journey in Swahili). Mine starts on the plane from Bristol to Amsterdam. It is 6 am and it is a beautiful crisp sunny winter’s morning. As the plane takes off the sun begins to rise. The stunning colours start to …
Day 1 – I am back in my spiritual home, Kenya. The moment I step off of the air plane the warm night breeze caresses my skin and I breathe in the smell of wild flowers and plants. The airport is hot and humid but the familiar sound of Kenyans speaking Swahili fills my ears and I feel so happy …
Day 1 I arrive back in my spiritual home, Kenya. The plane lands on the dusty air strip and as the doors open I feel the warm breeze on my face and I take in the scent of the land, a mixture of wild sage, herbs and croton bushes. I have new guides this trip as my friend and guide …