Crossing the Sand River
24 July 2012
The camp has continuously had herds of zebra and wildebeest opposite camp for the last week. This mixed herd had crossed one way next to camp but then decided to cross back again.
May 20, 2013
The Westgate Half Marathon
The 4th annual Running for Lions Westgate half marathon took place near Sasaab on May 4th. Sixty runners raced through Samburu's landscape, including 14 women. It is so great to see so…
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April 30, 2013
Meet Rosemary: The Only Samburu Lady Trained To Be A Guide
We are very proud to introduce you to Rosemary Lengunai - the ONLY Samburu lady trained to be a guide! Rosemary recently successfully passed the first Lion Watch guides’ workshop and is…
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April 30, 2013
Meet Cosmos: The Giraffe Whisperer
I'm sure many of you have heard of the "Dog Whisperer", but has anyone ever heard of a Giraffe Whisperer??!! At Giraffe Manor, we have our very own whisperer! Cosmos is well…
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March 13, 2013
Lunch on the bank of the Sand River
A beautiful setting for lunch. On the bank of the Sand River at Sala's Camp in the Masai Mara, looking out towards the Serengeti.
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March 13, 2013
Sand River Elephant Herd
The last few nights have been fairly intrupted by a small family herd of elephants enjoying the fresh browse of the trees and bushes in camp. Several of the young trees that…
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February 22, 2013
Saving His Sight
This mzee (elder) has contracted trachoma. Trachoma is an disease where, after repeated infections of the eye, the eyelashes invert and scratch the cornea causing permanent blindness. Dr Hiram Mwangi, an eye…
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February 21, 2013
Eye Mission Continued
Following on from the very successful eye surgury conducted at Sasaab Samburu in November 2011 and 2012, we decided that additional follow up clinics would boost the benficial effects of the operations…
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