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
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 in West Gate with
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 National Reserves. It
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 crossed the river from
Closing The Echo Lima Camp
I closed the Echo Lima camp at the end of August since I would be on safari for much of September and would also be spending some time in Samburu Reserve. It had been a great few months in this small fly camp in West Gate