Kerry De Bruyn – Swala – Sanctuary Retreats
Kerry De Bruyn – Swala – Sanctuary Retreats
Kerry De Bruyn – Swala – Sanctuary Retreats
‘To walk in the wake of elephants, to be small in a world of giants, to learn the spoor of silence, and the deep rumbling eloquence of kin.’
Today we celebrate ellies – the gentle giants who inspired our being – with these powerful words by Ian McCallum.
The famous ‘Big 5′: Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant captivate naturalists’ attention with their charisma, size and beauty. The ‘Little 5’ however, are small and unassuming yet bursting with brilliance if you take the time to look.
Spend 8 days horseback riding through the rolling East African savanna, overnighting in ‘Out of Africa’-style safari tents and enjoying meals prepared over open fires under the stars.
We recently asked our Instagram followers to recommend any must-read books about the notorious Happy Valley set in Kenya. Totally bizarre and wildly mysterious, here is the list…
Around the globe, park rangers are on the frontline in the ongoing fight to protect our natural heritage. World Ranger Day offers a chance to pay tribute to their vital work; to give a heartfelt salute to rangers who continue to put themselves in danger for critical causes.
The wonderful old flying machine – a 1929-model Gypsy Moth – spent around 50 hours soaring over the quintessential East African bushveld during the filming of ‘Out of Africa’ – a Kenyan tale of romance between Danish Baroness Karen Blixen and big-game hunter Denys Finch Hatton.
Gary SnyderNature is not a place to visit. It is home.