The Magic of Maasai Beadwork
Why are the beads in Kenya so important? There are some things that are synonymous with Africa – wildlife, epic sunsets and brightly coloured beads. In the often dry, harsh conditions of Africa’s savannahs, women’s beadwork – whether worn as a headpiece, necklace or bracelet – brightens the landscape and provides a visual highlight for […]
How to Pack for an African Safari
Packing for a safari is not like packing for your standard tour. For a start, you’ll spend most of your days in a van bumping over harsh roads so you’ll want to be comfortable. You don’t want to scare off the wildlife and you want to make sure you’re protected from mosquitos or safari ants […]
Searching for lions in Uganda
On this week’s blog, writer and guest blogger Diane Squires tells us what it’s like to search for lions at Murchison Falls in Uganda. Once known as the ‘pearl of Africa’ there is something quite intriguing and very beautiful about Uganda. It’s a country with a troubled past, who can forget the days of Idi […]
How to Choose an African Safari
When you think of Africa, chances are you lump it all in together. That is, you think of Africa as one giant destination where the cities, towns and wildlife parks are all relatively similar. And yet there is so much diversity across Africa, each country and region has something unique to offer. Even the wildlife […]
Spotting leopards in the Masai Mara
Photographer and tour host Adrian Duncan shares his experiences of travelling in the Masai Mara in our latest blog post. It’s fair to say I love wildlife photography, so you can imagine how excited I was to get the opportunity to host a tour to Kenya and Uganda with RAW Africa Ecotours and Two’s a Crowd. […]