I just wanted to remind readers or inform anyone who did not know of this story – Samburu was the home to a very interesting and unusual lioness, called Kamunyak, who adopted a baby oryx antelope in 2001/2002 and continued
Echo Lima Outpost
In August, Raphael and Joseph decided to make a permanent base for themselves, especially after the Echo Lima Camp was closed. They made a traditional Samburu house in West Gate (actually near the gate itself) neighbouring
Lioness Kills Waterbuck… Or Does She?
Just before I left Samburu, I went out on my last game-drive as the rains had begun. I was driving near Larsens Camp when I came across Nashipai with a warthog in her mouth. She was moving quickly and I lost sight of her.
Video of Lions after being chased by Buffalos
A few weeks ago I saw 3 buffalo chase lions in Samburu. It was a very intense chase and the lions ran off and Uni, a female, jumped up a tree. Click on the videos below to see her in the tree, worried about the buffalo and
Rains At Last…Bugs, Bugs and Bugs
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 Camp for a week (its
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 morning. When I heard this,
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 am so grateful. I saw
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. It has rained a lot in