Africa House Safaris offers a truly amazing set of luxurious Safari options for 2010!

 

Beautiful Binti kept us spellbound for hours in the Mara

We have come to the end of a memorable year despite the difficult economic conditions worldwide. We have not been entirely immune from this financial glitch but, thanks to the support of travel agents and friends who continue to holiday with us year after year, we have enjoyed some fantastic safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia.

It has been a year of spectacular journeys, life-enhancing experiences and we have fulfilled a great many dreams along the way. It doesn't get any better! We had some really special moments watching nature in its most wild and raw during the Mara migration. The life and death drama of thousands of wildebeest running the gauntlet of hundreds of crocodiles and lions as they cross the Talek and Mara Rivers was absolutely mesmerising. No matter how many times I watch it, I am awe-struck.

 

Well fed lions chill out on a hill as they survey the ‘menu’ below

We had some very close encounters with gorillas in Rwanda. A mother and baby decided to lie on me as I was filming them. Looking deep into those beautifully intelligent and understanding eyes at very close quarters was a really heart warming moment. It was a spectacularly exciting moment.

Sharing a magical moment with a gentle gorilla

The people who make our safaris so wonderful are our guests, many of whom are now great family friends. We have been privileged to enjoy the company of some wonderful families from Arkansas, California, New York, Seattle and Florida and we look forward to seeing them again in the near future. It has also given us a great thrill to have provided many couples from the UK with the honeymoon of a lifetime.

It’s not just the lions who get to chill out, there’s plenty of down time for our guests too!

To round off our year we commissioned a professional photographer and a filmmaker to record a spectacular family safari in Laikipia, Samburu, Masai Mara and, the stunning Rusinga Island on Lake Victoria. We had fantastic fun making the film and we think it illustrates beyond doubt what makes our bespoke intimate and family-orientated safaris such a life-enhancing experience.

A moving and memorable shot for the family album

Watch out for the DVD, which will be available from the end of February. In the mean time take a look at our gallery of photographs taken throughout the safari on the Africa House Safaris facebook site.

For those of you who thought there was no way we could improve on the safari experiences we offer, we have developed a truly amazing set of luxurious options for 2010. Africa House Safaris has built relationships with a wide selection of the most interesting, enthusiastic and knowledgeable experts from a variety of backgrounds including fine art, photography, natural history, gastronomy, horse riding, conservation and politics.

Throughout the year we will introduce a varied range of special safaris accompanied by experts who will act as tutors or give a series of talks as well as being available for more informal conversations along the way. These safaris also benefit from the services of local professional safari guides to ensure they run smoothly.

Awesome Samburu high jumping in Laikipia

We are also expanding our offering to include expert-led safaris on the First World War battlefields across Kenya and Tanzania; wildlife and landscape painting safaris for those who want to enhance their painting skills; and golfing safaris for bespoke groups who want to experience Kenya’s world-class golf courses and those up-country courses that are steeped in old-world charm.

An African sunrise to lift the spirits

2010 promises to be an action-packed year. We are also exploring new itineraries and extensions in Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. We are conducting a ‘recce’ of all these destinations in the Spring with a view to opening up whole new horizons for adventurous families and groups of friends. So watch this space. In May we are making a whistle-stop tour of the States to promote our new offerings and we look forward to catching up with old friends. 

Talk to you in 2010.

Suggy