Blog - East Africa Safari Ventures

It’s a Lion’s Life in the Maasai Mara

Posted on August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 by EASV Admin

We were recently on safari in the Maasai Mara and what a special trip it turned out to be. As we land in the Mara North Conservancy on our way to Ngare Serian our very first sighting was of two …

Small Things

Posted on July 13, 2018July 17, 2018 by EASV Admin

Conservation and the environment are really important to us at East Africa Safari Ventures. June was the month that included World Ocean and World Environment day. Our focus on both of these days had been plastic reduction and the recent …

Maasai Mara the Perfect Spot for Camping Month

Posted on June 28, 2018July 2, 2018 by EASV Admin

As June and Camping Month draw to a close we wanted to share with you some of our recent photos from a stay on one of the exclusive conservancies adjacent to the Maasai Mara National Park. We had such an …

Start your Year in Style with a Safari to Kenya

Posted on June 21, 2018 by EASV Admin

It is at this time of year that people often start to think about planning their 2019 vacations. This got us to thinking about some of our lesser known, but favourite times of year to book a safari. January to …

Up, Up and Away – Maasai Mara Balloon Flight

Posted on June 6, 2018June 7, 2018 by EASV Admin

As the sun begins to rise over the horizon the balloons are prepared. Into the basket we climb, then up, up and away. This timelapse video takes you on a hot air balloon journey over the Maasai Mara landscape. Watch …

A Fond Farewell Sudan

Posted on March 27, 2018March 28, 2018 by EASV Admin

It was with great sadness last week that we said goodbye to Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhino. It brought into mind a number of visits to Ol Pejeta Conservancy where the Charleson family were privileged to meet Sudan …

Jackie Chan Standing Up for Conservation

Posted on March 16, 2018March 8, 2018 by EASV Admin

Jackie Chan and other celebrities, in partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation have been pioneering the Say No Campaign, a demand reduction campaign. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness in Asia, and particularly China, of the plight …

Lewa Rhino Conservation

Posted on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 by EASV Admin

We have recently put out a couple of social media posts highlighting the work and fundraising activities of Helping Rhinos. It’s quite fitting that our a recent Charleson family safari took us to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a few hours north of Nairobi at the foot of Mt Kenya. …

The Great Wildebeest Migration – Your Guide

Posted on February 7, 2018February 14, 2018 by EASV Admin

This guide explains which parts of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem are most productive through each of the seasons of the year, including the two main highlight events most popular with visitors; the calving in the southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area …

Rehabilitated

Posted on December 20, 2017February 9, 2018 by EASV Admin

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust embraces all measures that compliment the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife. Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and its wilderness, DSWT is the most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. …