Safaris and Wilderness Travel
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Among the Samburu community ranches of northern Kenya, you can enjoy the splendour of the night sky or a sunrise from your bed, unhindered by either ceiling or windows. The great empty curve of northern Kenya sweeps out in front of you and the air is thick with the sounds of insects, birds and distant calls of hyena and lion.
These small, simple lodges have opted not to compete with the staggering natural beauty around them, so you can expect a comfortable bed and tasty food but don’t come here for liveried butlers and air-conditioning. Instead, you’ll get to explore on foot alongside a young warrior turned guide, enjoy the unrivalled tranquillity and freedom of real Africa, and feel truly privileged to have done so.
Anything carrying a handle as romantic as 'Starbeds' has a great deal to live up to. Fortunately, the Koija Starbeds are something really very special. Picture a raised wooden platform over looking a portion of Africa totally unspoilt by human activity rolling away into the distance. The platform is partially covered (for practical purposes) by a thatch roof, under which rests the weirdest sleeping contraption you're ever likely to encounter. Read more?
Laikipia is a vast expanse of wild country in the central highlands of Kenya - it covers almost 2 million acres and runs from Mt Kenya in the East to the Rift Valley in the west. Laikipia lies outside the jurisdiction of National Parks, and is somewhere to get out of a vehicle and embrace the numerous safari activities that Kenya has to offer. Read more?
Vanessa's 16 years in travel has seen her knowledge develop from sub-Saharan Africa into North Africa, Central and Southern America and the Galapagos. Consequently, she’s a veritable encyclopaedia of travel information and exceptionally cool, calm and collected in the face of the greatest planning demands.
