As the banks of the Mara river are amongst the most desirable locations for safari camps, we often find ourselves sharing our little slice of heaven with the local hippopotamus families. They make for entertaining… Read More
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“One in a Million Mara” with PIR: Penny Robartes
The Mara North Conservancy really is a “one in a million” destination that is teeming with wildlife. I don’t think I have heard of a guest returning to either Serian “The Original” or Ngare Serian… Read More

Looking for Leopard
Every photographer has a ‘bogey critter’ – the one they are always unlucky with. Mine has been the leopard – or chui in Swahili. I’ve near-missed them all over Africa, India and Sri Lanka more… Read More

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

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

The Bridge to Ngare
There can be few more exhilarating and exotic ways to enter your safari camp than a suspension bridge above the mighty Mara river, and for everyone who experiences the bridge to Alex Walker’s Ngare Camp… Read More

Serian’s lovely lady guides
As they get ready for the pictures, the ladies talk in Maa: they help each other arranging their jewelry, they set the binoculars. So I start with them looking for something over the escarpment, they… Read More