Trip Reports

In May 2026 we ran our Birds & Wildlife of Kenya small group safari, which was once again just terrific. The itinerary worked very well indeed, giving a good overview of Kenya without being too rushed and trying to include too much - road travel in East Africa is generally very slow, so getting from A to B takes time, and many itineraries simply include too may locations. The accommodations were very good as well, with not one bad experience; the birding and wildlife viewing was top-notch and the clients ended the safari on a high note indeed. Thanks to Mamai, our local Kenyan guide and driver for his safe driving and superb guiding skills; thanks to Thomas in the FACT Safaris office in Nairobi for all the bookings etc; thanks to all the staff at the various lodges for looking after us so well; thanks to Jodie in the Lawson's Safaris office for all the logistics on our end; and thanks to the four wonderful clients - Kate, Dean, Elspeth and Brian - for joining us on the safari. We look forward to the next one!

In November this year we were back in Tanzania, on the famous 'Northern Circuit', comprising Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Nogorongoro Crater, Ndutu and the Serengeti.

And it sure lived up to expectations! Easily the most impressive safari destination we visit, in terms of sheer scale and numbers of animals. Seeing huge numbers of animals in giant landscapes is an incredible experience. Add in some great birding 'on the side', wonderful accommodation (as in very comfortable, but not 'over the top' in terms of unnecessary luxury) and fantastic people, and you have what is arguably one of the top safaris we offer...

In August 2024, we ran the wildlife version of our Essential Namibia Safari series, and the 13-day tour once again showed off some of the best of Namibia.

This safari comprises a Windhoek-to-Windhoek itinerary, covering Sossusvlei and the Namib Naukluft National Park; Swakopmund on the Atlantic Coast; the Twyfelfontein region of Damaraland; Etosha National Park; and the Erongo Conservancy.

Plenty of diversity, amazing landscapes, loads of incredible animals, and some unique birds.... that's Namibia for you!

Our Eastern South Africa Endemics birdwatching safari tour took place late last year, delivering a fantastic overall birding and wildlife experience, with over 400 birds species seen, as well as a decent number of mammals. Read the safari trip report below.

We have recently returned from a visit to two of Tanzania's biggest National Parks - Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks. These are two of the stops on on our Southern Circuit Safari ( the other park we visit on the full tour is Katavi, in remote western Tanzania).

Tanzania's Southern Circuit offers a fantastic add-on to a Northern Circuit Safari, or can be done as a stand-alone safari, with Zanzibar as an obvious add-on.

Read more about Nyerere and Ruaha in this safari blog!