Magical. The best word to describe my safari experience with Alex Walker’s camps. My pre-dawn anticipation of the beauty and excitement the day would bring was continually fueled by the dramatic sunrises, multitude of animals… Read More
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Serian: Time is the Secret
The true secrets of photography are elusive. I’m realising that time, rather than the latest and most expensive equipment, is the key to great shots. After all, even the best of cameras can’t create insightful… Read More
The Small Things – Insect Life
It’s very tempting when we come on safari to focus entirely on the large, charismatic mammals – lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino, giraffe, zebra…the list is dazzling. But a few hours spent wandering with a… Read More
Rescuing ‘Pili’ the Elephant
6.53 AM, Saturday morning, I’m settling into a strong coffee, the morning send off completed, the dawn chorus dissipating as the birds head off to feed. Sammy, one of our Serian mess attendants rushes in with… Read More
Pyramids of Life – Grass and Rain
Grass and Rain – Set on the short-grass plains, the Southern Serengeti hosts the wildebeest birthing season and all the predator action that dogs this movable feast. Pyramids of Life – Grass and Rain from… Read More
On Safari – Alex Walker’s Serian (a short film)
Get your Fix – revel in Eliza’s latest creation. Join us on safari; relish the peaceful sensuality, savour the wilderness, Serengeti. Plug in and turn the volume up loud… “On Safari” with Alex Walker’s Serian…. Read More
Land of Giants
Elephants are among the most intelligent of the creatures with whom we share the planet, with complex consciousnesses that are capable of strong emotions. Across Africa they have inspired respect from the people that share… Read More