A L K A G O E L’ S S A FA R I D E SI GN E D BY JA M ES RO BE RT S O N
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R E G I O N S
A L K A G O E L’ S S A FA R I I T I N E R A R Y This fabulous 12 day safari combines bush and beach in what will be a superb holiday. We have selected two of Kenya’s very best wildlife destinations; the Chyulu Hills and the Masai Mara.
D AY 1
NAIROBI
HOG HOUSE
D AY 2 & 3
O L D O N YO LO D G E
Lake Logipi
D AY 4 - 6
MASAI MARA
MARA EXPEDITIONS D AY 7 & 8
LAMU
PEPONI’S
D AY 9 & 1 0
INDIAN OCEAN TUSITIRI DHOW D AY 1 1
LAMU
PEPONI’S D AY 1 2
NAIROBI
HOG HOUSE
On arrival you’ll assemble in Nairobi and we welcome you to our home, Hog House set within the Giraffe Sanctuary on the outskirts of the city.
Lake Turkana
CHYULU HILLS
Lake Baringo
Ewaso Nyiro River
Samburu
Shaba
Lake Bogoria
Lake Victoria
Next you’ll head west to the Mara which at this time of year hosts the incredible wildebeest migration, so there will be superb predators as well as wall to wall herbivores of all shapes and sizes. You’ll be at the lovely Mara Expediton camp for three nights.
Equator
Mt. Kenya
Lake Nakuru Masai Mara
Next morning you will �ly south, to the Chyulus and here you will be able to explore the area on foot, bicycles or horseback. There is great wildlife here and you’ll also be able to interact with the local Maasai tribe who live here.
Lake Naivasha Nairobi Tana River
Lake Magadi Amboseli
Ts a v o Watamu
Mombasa
Lamu
We then �ly you south to the Indian Ocean. You’ll have two nights at Peponi’s on the island of Lamu and then launch out on safari on Tusitiri Dhow the pace will be relaxing but there are all the watersports toys on board too.
You’ll have one more night at Peponi’s before returning to Nairobi. You are welcome to base back at Hog House before you �ly home.
I T I N E R A R Y
O V E R V I E W
H O G H O U S E - O L D O N YO - M A R A E X P E D I T I O N S - P E P O N I ’ S - T U S I T I R I D H OW - H O G H O U S E NAIROBI - CHYULU HILLS - MASAI MARA - LAMU - NAIROBI
26th AUGUST 2018: NAIROBI
On arrival in Nairobi you will be met and transferred to our home, Hog House located within the Giraffe Sanctuary, for one night. Your guide will be here to meet you, and will accompany you throughout your safari. We understand that you will be coming from different directions therefore to assemble at the beginning in Nairobi will work best.
27th & 28th AUGUST 2018: CHYULU HILLS
After breakfast you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled �light to the Chyulu Hills, you will stay at the luxurious Oldonyo Lodge for two nights. Located in a private conservancy you have freedom to explore on foot, by bike or on horseback. Fabulous wildlife against a backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain - Kilimanjaro.
29th - 31st AUGUST 2018: MASAI MARA
We suggest a private charter �light across the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara. You will be based at Mara Expeditions which is a small private camp on the edge of the Reserve. You will be here during the Great Migration and in the middle of all the drama! You will be here for three nights.
1st & 2nd SEPTEMBER 2018: LAMU
You will return to Nairobi by scheduled �light and then connect down to the Indian Ocean island of Lamu. Here you will have two nights at Peponi’s in Shela - a fun and buzzing place where you’ll be able to explore this ancient Swahili community.
3 r d & 4 t h S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8 : T U S I T I R I D H O W S A FA R I
You will embark Tusitiri Dhow at Shela quay and explore the inland waterways and quiet waters of Lamu, Manda and Pate islands. This absolutely exquisite dhow has been lovingly restored and is immaculate. You will have two nights on board.
5th SEPTEMBER 2018: LAMU
You will return to Peponi’s for one night after your dhow safari.
6 t h S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8 : T R A V E L D AY
You will return to Nairobi by scheduled �light and you are welcome to base at Hog House until you are ready to �ly home. There is plenty to do here, we could arrange a visit to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage which is close by, as are shops and local craft markets.
K E N YA
‘ S A FA R I ’ i s t h e S w a h i l i w o r d f o r ‘ a j o u r n e y ’ a n d K e n y a e v o k e s n o s t a l g i a f o r t h e e a r l i e s t o r i g i n s
of the African safari. Romance and adventure are plentiful in the classic stories told in ‘Out of Africa’ a n d ‘ B o r n F r e e ’, i l l u s t r a t i n g K e n y a ’ s s c e n e r y, w i l d l i f e a n d p e o p l e , w h i c h h a v e e n d u r i n g a p p e a l .
Kenya is a sovereign state achieving political independence from the British in 1963. Since, anxious times have been de�ied, mainly due to its dynamic people who are amongst the most colourful in East Africa. Friendly and hospitable, the Kenyan people rely heavily on tourism.
Located on the east coast of Africa, the Equator bisects the country resulting in a tropical climate, although diverse geography provokes wide variations in temperature, rainfall and humidity. In relation to size, the assorted landscape is unparalleled and the multitude of national parks and reserves all have their own unique attractions. Marine reserves boast coral reef gardens with palm fringed beaches and turquoise oceans, while the savannah grasslands exhibit quintessential depictions of imagined Africa, harsh trackless expanses, solitary �lat - topped acacias and incredible concentrations of plains game.
Kenya remains one of the best places in Africa to see great wildlife – lions, elephants, leopards and of course the annual ‘wildebeest migration’ streaming into the Masai Mara from Tanzania. The East African Rift Valley runs through the country from top to bottom and provides stunning landscapes of giant volcanoes, hot springs and �lamingo sprinkled lakes.
Dominated by Lake Turkana, the ancient source of the Nile, the Rift Valley lakes are some of the most picturesque in Africa. The formation of the Rift created Mt Kenya, the second highest peak in Africa, some three millions years ago. “The spiritual home of safari, Kenya is where it all began. From the big cats of the Mara to the elephants of Amboseli, combined with traditional tribes, real tented camps and an unparalleled physical diversity, Kenya has it all. ”
Uganda
KENYA Lake Victoria Rwanda Burundi
Tanzania
Zanzibar
“A c o n t i n e n t i n o n e c o u n t r y ” Sandor Carter
H O G
H O U S E
Hidden in the 130 acre Giraffe Sanctuary in Langata, Hog House is a private home with incredible views across to the Ngong Hills. Serene and peaceful you would hardly believe you are in one of Africa’s largest capital cities.
Located close to both Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and Wilson Airport, this unusual family home is an ideal place to begin or end your safari. Its rustic décor and the fact that it is surrounded by wildlife will help to ease you in, and out, of your time here on safari. The straw bale construction uses plantation cedar and fallen African olive and blends with the wooded sanctuary perfectly. The house itself comprises 2 double bedrooms and a triple, all ensuite. There are a further 2 cottages outside in the garden for larger groups. Hog House is only available for exclusive use. The large open plan sitting/dining is cosy with a warm �ireplace and lots of seating for all to congregate. Daytime meals we normally take outside in the shade of the Euclea trees in the garden, and a beautiful horizon pool beckons on hot afternoons. Walking in the sanctuary is the perfect way to loosen up stiff joints from long intercontinental �lights and you have
every chance of seeing Rothschild’s giraffe, warthog, dik dik, bushbuck, suni and Syke’s monkeys. Birds of every colour throng around the bird table and hyrax will doubtless entertain you at night! The Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum, and many craft centres are all within a stone’s throw of Hog House.
“It is a privilege to stay in this unusual and
beautiful home within the G I R A F F E S A N C T U A R Y,
so close and convenient to all the classic
Nairobi attractions, and yet quietly tucked away in your o w n h a v e n o f s e r e n i t y.”
O L
D O N Y O
L O D G E
W e d g e d b e t w e e n K e n y a ’ s Ts a v o a n d A m b o s e l i N a t i o n a l P a r k s i n t h e h e a r t o f t h e C h y u l u H i l l s ,
this is a place of timeless wild beauty presided over by the magni�icent summit of Africa’s greatest icon Ol Donyo Lodge is favourably located on the 300,000 acre Mbirikani Group Ranch and nestles between the great Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, in south eastern Kenya. This exclusive, safari destination rests on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills which form part of a 100 kilometre volcanic �ield and welcomes 333 bird species and over 7,000 animals, including the endangered black rhino. 10 thatched chalets all with private lounge and 2 double bedrooms nuzzle amongst the thorny arms of acacia trees and dense thicket. All suites have a lounge, veranda, indoor and outdoor showers, double wash basins, �lush toilet and bath, and “star-bed”. All but 2 have their own pool. The roof top star-bed offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and is accessed from the veranda via a winding stone staircase. This is a fabulous sleep-out option, with utter privacy and all the amenities of the suite just below. From the canopied beds adorned in crisp white linen to the eclectic paintings and oversized grass couches, the decor is lavish and �lavoured with African �lair.
– Mount Kilimanjaro.
Dining at Ol Donyo is a memorable affair, whether savoured by candlelight in the stylish dining room, alfresco on the veranda or in the heart of the bush surrounded by an orchestra of bird calls. The opportunity to ride across the verdant grasslands on horse back and witness a herd of buffalo or perhaps the long graceful necks of a family of giraffe or the rare fringe-eared oryx abound. Game drives may offer excellent opportunities for viewing predator activity with lion, cheetah and the typically elusive leopard; however guided walks provide a more intimate experience with sightings of a boisterous elephant herd and the timid gerenuk.
Ol Donyo Lodge encompasses all the wonder and exclusivity of a luxury safari experience in one snapshot.
“It is at Ol Donyo
where some of Africa’s last giant elephant bulls roam freely”
SCENIC
F LY I N G
Flying is not just about getting between destinations on safari but very much a part of the entire experience!
As soon you take off from the airport in Nairobi you begin to appreciate the mosaic environments which make up this country.
We always choose experienced pilots who make �lying fun and can show you the
dramatic cleft in the Earth’s crust that is the Great Rift Valley, the spine of volcanoes that
forms it’s centre, the chain of lakes that lie
in it’s base and the impressive escarpments
that de�ine it’s edges. The rift’s high shoulders are home to lush indigenous forests and are the headwaters for our major rivers �lowing either west through
the Maasai Mara and into Lake Victoria, or east through Tsavo and towards the Indian Ocean.
After having �irst seen and photographed it from ground level, nothing beats the thrill of photographing from high above the
wildlife and endless beautiful landscape of Africa.
Scenic �lying in a Cessna 206 with veteran
pilot Pete White adds another dimension to a photographic safari. The rear door comes
off, and two photographers are seated and strapped in with full access out of the open
door. We �ly at low level and are able to capture amazing scenes of the wildlife in the
landscape below. Typically we �ly for 30-45
minutes each, at sunrise and sunset when the light levels are lower and with soft golden hues.
“A t h r i l l i n g w a y t o
A P P R E C I AT E T H E D I V E R S I T Y o f K e n y a i s f r o m t h e a i r.”
THE
G REAT
RIFT
VAL L E Y
T h e G r e a t R i f t V a l l e y, a l a n d s c a p e i n t u r m o i l , t o r n a p a r t b y t h e t w i s t i n g a n d b u c k l i n g o f t h e E a r t h ’ s c r u s t . I t i s a l s o a l a n d s c a p e o f h u g e u n p r e d i c t a b l e c h a n g e , t h a t f o r c e s a n i m a l s d a y b y d a y, s e a s o n b y s e a s o n t o gamble with their lives, but for those that win, this is one of the most fertile landscapes on Earth. The Great Rift Valley was the name given by British explorer John Walter Gregory, to the continuous geographic trench, approximately 6,000 kilometres in length, running from northern Syria to central Mozambique in South East Africa. The East African Rift Vally has two branches – the Eastern branch which runs through Kenya and Northern Tanzania, and the Western branch through DR Congo, and Western Tanzania. The Western Rift is edged by some of the highest mountains in Africa including t h e V i r u n g a M o u n t a i n s i n Rwa n d a , a n d a l s o includes the Great Lakes. These are some of the deepest lakes in the world and all of the African Great Lakes were formed as the result of the rift.
In Kenya, the valley is at it’s most dramatic to the north of Nairobi, the ancient volcanoes of Longonot and Suswa are easy to see from the road. Most lakes in northern Kenya are shallow and poorly drained and therefore have become alkaline. Their waters are rich in blue - green algae which
David Attenborough
feed insect larvae, small crustaceans and massive �locks of �lamingos. The Kenya Lake system is also a key location on a route followed by huge numbers of birds in their annual migration from breeding grounds in the north, to wintering places in Africa. The lands around the lakes include large populations of Black rhino (Lake Nakuru), Rothschild's giraffe, Greater kudu, lion, cheetah and wild dogs. Lake Turkana
GREAT RIFT VALLEY Shaba N.P Buffalo Springs N.P Lake Victoria Masai Mara
Mt. Kenya N.P Nairobi
Amboseli N.P
Ts a v o N.P
M A S A I
M A R A
Only in the Mara does the whole spectrum of life and death, birth and growth seem to be there for you, right before your eyes. Most documentary wildlife �ilmmakers choose the Mara due to the abundance and easy access to wild animals here. Almost 450,000 acres of rolling grasslands make up the Maasai Mara and its surrounding conervancies, bordered by mountains to the north and east and the Siria escarpment to the west. The permanent meandering rivers traced by deep forest snake across the savannah. The Mara’s proximity to Lake Victoria, which creates its own weather patterns, ensures that the area receives much higher rainfall than the Serengeti ecosystem. This crucial fact enables millions of animals, including gazelle, zebra and antelope, to survive through the driest time of year. An estimated one and a half million wildebeest make the annual migration up from the southern Serengeti plains into Kenya and remain here from late June into October. You will be staying in one of the quitest parts of the Mara, a conservancy. Even during migration season you can be away from the crowds. An hour can pass in nail-biting anticipation as a cheetah conducts a painstaking stalk of her prey, only to lose her meal at the last moment when the wind changes.
Watch the peculiar quality of the light, and the shadows of the clouds on the plains, the strange optical illusions of the distant herds silhouetted along the horizon. Light and shadow, rock and grassland, predators and prey, this is quintessential Africa.
Lake Turkana
Lake Victoria
MASAI MARA
Mt. Kenya N.P
Nairobi Amboseli
Serengeti N.P Ts a v o N.P
M A R A
E X P E D I T I O N
This is a place where lions own the night and hippos stake claim to vast territories,
where we submit to the supreme power of wild Africa and take our lead from Mother Nature… Lying just inside the north-central border of the acclaimed Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Mara Expedition draws the �irst time traveller and the safari connoisseur alike. Known as “the Greatest Show on Earth”, Mara Expedition offers unrivalled access to the routes of the Great Migration, exhibiting the awe-inspiring movement of 200,000 zebra, 18,000 eland, 500,000 Thompson’s gazelle and over a million wildebeest, up close.
Resting just off the Ntiakatek River, the 5 entirely exclusive suites are caught up in the branches of a cluster of trees, each raised on wooden decking with three open sides and ensuite bathrooms complete with showers. The private verandas may display the serene sight of a herd of wildebeest grazing in the plains below, whilst the uncluttered design is complemented by red velvet throw cushions, natural wooden accents and white linen. Decadent cuisine may be savoured by candlelight in the elegant dining room after the wild appeal of a day in the bush. Providing the ultimate draw card, there is no better way to end the day than around a roaring camp�ire reliving the day’s stories with drink in hand.
The �lexible nature of Mara Expedition makes each stay unique and personal; unwind in the lavish lounge areas, visit a local Maasai village for a taste of African culture or witness the riverine forests, grasslands and rolling hills by hot air balloon.
With incomparable predator activity aided by the high density of prey during the migration period, sightings of leopard, hyena and cheetah are at their peak. Night drives offer a rare nocturnal perspective whilst day safaris offer the opportunity to view over 470 bird species, herds of elephant, buffalo and giraffe or the sight of a lion strutting right past the vehicle.
“There’s an air of yesteryear in Mara Expedition Camp’s
design, which draws stylistic reference from the old,
authentic expedition camps o f t h e c o l o n i a l e r a .”
L A M U
L a m u To w n , I s l a n d a n d A r c h i p e l a g o , a l l o f t h e s a m e n a m e , l i e 2 ° s o u t h o f t h e E q u a t o r a l o n g K e n y a ’ s c o a s t . L a m u O l d To w n , t h e p r i n c i p a l i n h a b i t e d p a r t o f t h e i s l a n d , i s o n e o f t h e o l d e s t and best-preserved Swahili settlements in East Africa. The archipelago is a chain of islands separated from the mainland by a narrow channel bordered with dense mangrove forest and protected from the Indian Ocean by coral reefs and large sand dunes.
Lamu Island has been a port of call for travellers for centuries. The many historical sites are proof of the area’s long and rich history which, when combined with all the natural attraction of its tropical setting, make Lamu a wonderful place to visit.
The streets of Lamu Town are narrow, cool and quiet. They are surprisingly intimate spaces enclosed by massive stone buildings whose thick coral rag walls give the town its distinct colour and texture. In December 2001 Lamu Town became a world heritage site in order to protect the oldest inhabited Swahili settlement south of the Sahara.
Shela village is located is 3.2 kilometres from Lamu Town. The origin of the village is
unknown, but according to tradition, it was settled by people from nearby Manda Island.
In 1813 the famous “Battle of Shela” took place. This was an attempt by Pate Island, allied with the Mazrui clan from Oman, to subjugate Lamu. The attempt failed totally, and the defeat of Pate at Shela signalled the rise of Lamu as the leading power in the archipelago. Lake Turkana
Lake Victoria Masai Mara
Mt. Kenya N.P
Nairobi Amboseli N.P
Ts a v o N.P
LAMU
P E P O N I
H O T E L
Peponi Hotel is located on one of the larger Archipelago islands, known as Lamu Island, along the n o r t h c o a s t o f K e n y a , 2 ° s o u t h o f t h e e q u a t o r. S e t a p a r t f r o m t h e m a i n l a n d b y a c h a n n e l o f w a t e r, t h e 6 0 k i l o m e t r e s t r e t c h o f i s l a n d b o a s t s m a g n i � i c e n t c o r a l r e e f s j u s t o f f t h e s h o r e l i n e . Quaintly situated within Shela Village, Peponi is a mere stone’s throw from Lamu Town, home to the oldest Swahili inhabited settlement south of the Sahara and now a recognised World Heritage Site.
The white walled structures of the 24 rooms are nestled into tropical palms. A turquoise fresh-water pool beckons from beneath 2 magni�icent baobabs and hammocks welcome afternoon lazing beneath heavy coconut trees. The gardens at Peponi have one of the most varied concentrations of exotic plants on the Kenyan coast. Divided between standard and superior, the rooms are characterised by ensuite bathrooms with showers and the superior rooms are excessively spacious and enjoy a private veranda and a swing bed. Fresh decor in white tones accented with dark wood �inishes with Moroccan style throw cushions and fresh �lowers; each room offers undisturbed views of the Indian Ocean and leaping schools of dolphin.
With internationally acclaimed dining and Swahili styled menus, the cuisine is recognised as some of the best in East Africa to be enjoyed indoors in the palatial dining room, or alfresco under the Kenyan sky. Various activities are offered all centering on the surrounding water. Snorkelling the Manda Toto reefs, beach picnics, most watersports including waterskiing and kitesur�ing and deep sea �ishing on the “Little Toot” are just some tasters. For something even more special the traditional dhow boat offers unique sailing experiences to enjoy sundowners aboard, visit nearby ruins or savour full moon dining.
“A f a m i l y r u n
establishment since 1967, Peponi Hotel is charming and personal offering a
b e a u t i f u l c o a s t a l e x p e r i e n c e .”
T U S I T I R I
D H O W
Tusitiri is truly classic, traditional dhow that discerning travellers can discover and admire the stunning scenery and underwater wonders of Kenya on a private cruise.
Dhows are traditional wooden sailing vessels originally built for carrying exotic spices and goods along the Indian Ocean trade routes. ‘Tusitiri’ has been carefully restored and is today a majestic and comfortable vessel. Tusitiri offers guests an unusual and enchanting combination of simplicity and indulgence, customized for Westerners while remaining traditional in design and spirit. Nights are spent on white linen bedrolls under the stars, meals are made from local produce and fresh seafood, accompanied by excellent house wines taken alfresco on the deck. All safaris on Tusitiri, whether day excursions or for 1 or more nights, are booked on an exclusive basis, and are tailor-made for each booking depending on guests interests as well as the seasons and the tides. Life on board Tusitiri’s wide deck is laid back; comfortable cushioned seating areas line the deck and a dining area is centered around the solid wooden mast.
For overnight safaris, guests sleep on comfortable bedding which is laid out on
deck after dinner. Bathrobes and ‘kikoi’ towels are supplied and below deck there are bathroom facilities and cabin space for luggage and dressing. There is an open air (hot) shower, a traditional dhow toilet and a �lushing toilet below.
Tusitiri has 3 tenders for guests’ enjoyment and convenience – a Yamaha 31′ rigged for deep sea �ishing and diving and 2 Yamaha 23’s for watersports and exploring.
“A b e a u t i f u l 5 0 f o o t d h o w, the only one of it’s kind. True exploration of the
Kenya coast and further . . . i f y o u w i s h .”
E L E P H A N T
O R P H A N A G E
Daphne Sheldrick was the �irst person in the entire world to successfully hand rear newborn fully
milk dependent African elephant orphans, something that spanned 28 years of trial and error to achieve. Located on the edge of Nairobi National Park, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is home to some 20+ baby elephants. Ranging in age from a few weeks to several years, a visit here is a must for any animal lover.
To date, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has successfully hand-raised over 200 infant elephants, and 17 black rhinos. It has also accomplished its long-term conservation priority by effectively reintegrating over 100 orphans back into the wild herds of Tsavo. These hand-reared elephants are fully established and living free amongst their wild peers in Tsavo, some returning with wild born young to show their erstwhile human family. The older orphans are based within Tsavo East National Park at either of 2 established rehabilitation centres for the gradual process of the re-integration, with others in early infancy are at the Trust’s Nairobi National Park Elephant and Rhino Nursery.
The Trust has trained a team of competent elephant keepers who replace the orphans’ lost elephant family until such time as
the transition to the wild herds has been accomplished, something that can take up to
10 years, since elephant calves duplicate
their human counterparts in terms of development
through
age
progression.
Those that were orphaned too young to recall
their
dependent
elephant
longer,
but
family
all
the
remain
Trust’s
orphans eventually take their rightful place amongst their wild counterparts, including those orphaned on the day they were born.
“The world’s most emotionally h u m a n l a n d m a m m a l .”
Daphne Sheldrick
J A M E S
R O B E R T S O N
T h i r t y - � i v e y e a r s a f t e r l e a d i n g h i s � i r s t e x p e d i t i o n , J a m e s i s c h a i r m a n o f t h e b o a r d a t K e r & D o w n e y, and an in�luential leader of the new movement in community-led conservation.
Like the safari industry itself, James Robertson was born and raised in Kenya, where his appetite for adventure has earned him a reputation as one of the modern pioneers of the global safari business.
James’ dependability for never following the same itinerary twice, and for continually searching out new experiences for his clients, has won him admirers across the industry, as well as an army of repeat guests (including two families who have each travelled with him 26 times!). Among his long-standing Kenyan crew, he’s known as “Ndorobo” after the fabled hunter-gathers of northern Kenya – a tribe renowned for their resourceful bushcraft, and their complete absence of fear for wild animals. Although James’ �irst love and main base is Kenya, he is an “all-Africa guide” and just as likely to be found travelling through the game-rich parks, reserves and conservancies of eastern and southern Africa. In recent years, he has been supporting a number of Maasai and Samburu communities that have turned part of their grazing lands over to conservation – giving guests a chance to see some rarer wildlife species, and to experience an absolutely authentic immersion in two of the world’s oldest tribal cultures. In 2001, James was a founder of The Mara Conservancy, a ground-breaking and widely-admired partnership between conservationists and the county government, which established a new public-private template to protect the critical wildlife dispersal areas north of the Maasai Mara Reserve. He sits on the board of the (removed the MMWCT) Kenya Wildlife Trust , and his unrivalled contacts enable his guests to meet some of the leading conservationists and wildlife researchers in the world.
Having been raised on the edge of Kenya's largest National Park, Tsavo is close to James’ heart. His most recent focus is on protecting the last remaining Great Tuskers of which there are around 10 bulls each carrying in excess of 100lbs of ivory per side. He is working closely with the Tsavo Trust to protect these valuable elephants.
James and Abigail live within a wildlife sanctuary on the outskirts of Nairobi, where they host most of their guests personally. They work together as much as possible out on safari where their shared passions are apparent to anyone travelling with them.
TEL: +254 (0)720 911 143
EMAIL: INFO@JAMESROBERTSON.CO.KE S K Y P E : J RS A FA R I S
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