An introduction to the mammals and reptiles of El Karama Ranch and Conservancy
An account by Washington Wachira (photos by Washington & Maureen) The beautiful El Karama Conservancy is a fantastic place for mammals and reptiles. We enjoyed a stay at the amazing El Karama Eco Lodge in September, 2020 and managed to connect with some really amazing species. Below is an account of these special animals:-The ranch […]
Some insects seen during a wildlife safari in Nairobi National Park, July 2020
An account by Washington Wachira (photos by Washington Wachira) A short account by Washington Wachira Nairobi National Park is a great place to look for insects. The park is known to host a huge array of insects ranging from dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies, moths, bees, grasshoppers, locusts, crickets, ants, wasps, beetles and much more. Some common […]
A brief plant safari at Nairobi National Park, July 2020
An account by Washington Wachira (photos by Washington Wachira) Plant safaris can be as easy as mammal safaris, especially when you are along the tropical region of Africa. The diversity is just phenomenal and this allows a great challenge when trying to identify all the local plants. However, the joy of safari is that it […]
A tale of four reptiles, at Nairobi National Park
An account by Washington Wachira (photos by Washington Wachira) Many times when I am out on walks or safari drives, reptiles always entertain me. One of the most-accessible national parks in Kenya is the legendary Nairobi National Park. I have always found great reptiles here. Some of the exciting species I have found on my […]
A day of safari in Nairobi National Park, July 2020
An account by Washington Wachira (photos by Washington & Maureen) Wildlife safaris across Africa are majorly focused on mammals. Of all the groups of animals in the continent, mammals are probably the most visible and luckily most visitors enjoy them equally. Choosing where to go for your mammal safari can be determined by many factors:- […]