I have just returned from a tough week in the field in West Gate Conservancy. The rains have finally arrived in Samburu which is great. I unfortunately chose the wrong time to move back to Echo Lima
More Tree Planting
Here is a short update on the trees project. With the recent arrival of the rains, the trees planted early in the year are doing really well. This is especially the case at Lpus Leluai Primary School
Dead Lion Discovered in Buffalo Springs
I had just left for Nairobi on the 28th of October when I received a call from the rangers at Buffalo Springs Reserve that a lion had died about 40 metres away from the Chokaa Gate, early that
Thank you Sauwah
Sauwah, thank you so much for your donation. I realise that these are hard times for all and you continue to support our work here in Samburu and help me get through when I really need it. For this, I
Asante Sana Jan!
Jan, thank you so much for donating to a new hard drive for my computer. I have got one now and am getting familiar with the upgraded system on my Macbook. I really appreciate it and am so grateful.
Thank you Madeliene for your monthly donation!
Thank you Madeliene and Stuart for your donation towards Joseph’s salary. Joseph and I are very grateful for this, and your support means so much to us. Below are a few photos of Joseph at his house
Urgent Funds Needed
I hate to write more bad news but unfortunately that is the case. My silence over the past week is basically due to my hard drive crashing a few days ago. And with no warning at all. My laptop
A Taster of Shaba
I journeyed to Shaba a few weeks ago for 2 days. It had been many months since I had last visited Shaba and I was really excited to go. Shaba is a stunning reserve, East of Samburu and Buffalo Springs
I Gave A Thief A Lift
It is quite a common occurrence to be asked to give someone a lift when living and working in the reserves. I have often given people lifts to lodges, villages and local towns in the area, including
Buffalo Chase Lions
I was driving back from Shaba on the 14th of September when I came across Uni and Lpatpata, the new male, by the river resting. The river had come up and was flowing rapidly below them. Three buffalo