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Kerry De Bruyn – Swala – Sanctuary Retreats

12 Things you Didn’t Know about Karen Blixen

“I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills.”

This is probably the first thing most people think about when they hear the name Karen Blixen. But there was so much more to one of Kenya’s most famous authors than ‘Out of Africa.’

“Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same. But how do you begin to describe its magic to someone who has never felt it? How can you explain the fascination of this vast, dusty continent, whose oldest roads are elephant paths? Could it be because Africa is the place of all our beginnings, the cradle of mankind, where our species first stood upright on the savannahs of long ago?”

Brian Jackman

Serengeti’s Angel

With no formal training, Angel Vendeline Namshali entered the hospitality industry sorting linen in the laundry. Today, she is the Camp Manager of Asilia Africa’s exclusive Dunia Camp in the Serengeti, Tanzania.

Top safari adventures with a difference

Whether you’re looking for a new way to wildlife-watch, or to explore a different side of the African continent, we’re sure you’ll find something that tickles your fancy in our top safari activities with a twist…

The Little Five Collection

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.

VIDEO: A Kenyan love story by Maiyet

A throwback to Maiyet’s visual love story set against a romantic Kenyan backdrop from 2012. We’d never seen the other 8 beautiful vignettes, so here they are!