I Need A Vacation; Why Not Take A Trip Around The World
Janes holiday travels
The Mara conservancies are Maasai owned group ranches that have combined to conserve a total area nearly the size of the Maasai Mara National Reserve itself, covering 1450 km2 (560 mi2) across fifteen conservancies. The wildlife in the conservancies can be comparable to the main Maasai Mara game reserve, and in fact some areas have…
Within easy access to the frontier town of Nanyuki and only three hours north of Nairobi, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is one of the most convenient wildlife destinations in Laikipia and Kenya. “Ol Pej,” as it is fondly called, is a 360 km2 (140 mi2) non-profit conservancy of flat savannah interspersed with occasional acacia trees and…
Tortilis Camp where we stayed in the famous Amboseli National Park, has access to 30,000 acres of Kitirua private conservancy adjoining the park. Tortilis Camp is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and is situated in one of Amboseli’s areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland. Amboseli hosts over 40 species of birds…
Located about a four hour drive and 250 km (150 mi) southeast of Nairobi, Amboseli National Park is well known for its herds of big tusked elephants under the imposing backdrop of the highest free-standing mountain in the world, Mt Kilimanjaro. The 151 km2 (58 mi2) park is a fragile ecosystem with the (usually) dry…
And so the adventure begins!! An early start to the day to take our light aircraft from Wilson airport, Nairobi to Amboseli airport. Just amazing! On the way from the airport to Tortilis camp we encountered pink flamingoes, wildebeest, ibis, cheetahs, giraffes, thomson gazelles and many more species of wild life. It is such a…
I just wanted to share some pictures of Harpenden, the town I lived in from the age of 10, on and off until the age of 27 when I left for Australia. These houses pictured below are all in an area called West Common, and it is a beautiful area full of very expensive houses….
Portobello is home to one of the most famous and historical street markets in the world and from that a rich community of diversity and culture which offers a truly unique and special visit every time. Ben and I spent a really enjoyable few hours strolling through the market. Such a diverse mixture of people,…
Our last walk today! We agreed on a walk from the village of Stoke Fleming to Dartmouth. The small Devon village of Stoke Fleming is located near Dartmouth on the South West Coast Path. From the village we strolled along the coast path, enjoying beautiful beaches, wooded cliffs and turquiose seas. Due to its splendid…
Another day in paradise. Today we walked along the coast at East Prawle before visiting an open garden in East Prawle. East Prawle is a village in the civil parish of Chivelstone, in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated on the coast south east of Salcombe, near the most southerly tip…
Tavistock is a thriving, beautifully friendly market town. An ancient stannary town and home of the cream tea, Tavistock is the only town in Devon to hold world heritage status. It has a range of beautiful local independent shops in addition to a famous pannier market. It is situated on the River Tavy, from which…