Unfenced or fenced safari camps
For me, one of the great experiences on safari is staying in an unfenced safari camp. Whilst some may prefer fenced camps, or camps that aren’t bang in the middle of wildlife areas, most really relish the experience of an unfenced camp in the bush.…
Conservancies: A win-win-win for wildlife, communities, and you, the safari-goer
The Conservancy Concept is predicated on some simple dynamics. Conservancies are usually contiguous to the national parks and reserves and the wildlife moves freely between both areas. They are different to national reserves, or national parks in…
The bravest baby in the Mara
Today was a long day. The plan was to head out of Porini Lion Camp at around 0615 for a couple of hours before returning for a breakfast and then maybe a walk after that. We started the day by watching the two big males, Olonyokie and…
Why I like Tadoba’s Zoning System
In Indian tiger reserves, National Tiger Conservation Authority guidelines state that no more than 20% of the area of a tiger reserve is to be used for tourism. Many of the national parks allocate tourists to particular zones. This mostly means…