Africa Inspires The Explorers In All Of Us

Fast-becoming one of our safari adventure favourites, in line with John Stevens’ own ethos of “keep close to the ground and you’ll feel Africa”, is Ross and Caro Withey’s wonderful mobile tented camp, which can be set up in various wild locations throughout Kenya.

Most recently, our guests, an inter-generational family of 18, spent a few days at the Witheys’ Mobile Expeditions camp in a very special location in the Mara reserve, perfectly placed for the Great Migration and a celebratory birthday.

Here, on the banks of a private stretch of the Mara river, beautiful riverine woodland all around and views across the Mara plains, the family sometimes stayed in camp, trying their hand at archery, fishing, traditional Masai fire starting and badminton! 

They also explored further, taking to the sky in hot air balloons and, with easy access from camp, discovered massive herds of wildebeest grazing on the short grass of the northern areas of the Mara with owner guide, Ross.

For the wild at heart, this is the perfect safari – a combination of comfort and adventure, as close as it gets! Just the way we like it!

Each time John is in Mana Pools, the need to protect this amazingly beautiful wilderness is reinforced even more. You can help John, as co-founder of Zambezi Elephant Fund (ZEF), to help keep elephants and their habitats safe by registering for November’s Saving the Elephants 10k Run/Walk in Central Park, New York – or wherever you happen to be, virtually!

Please consider supporting this great event – all proceeds go to ZEF’s landscape-wide conservation efforts. There is an option  for a straight donation, too! It takes just a few minutes and Nicci and John would be so grateful. And share with friends! Thank you!

The holiday season is almost upon us! And we know you’ll be thinking about gathering with family and friends to celebrate the end of a year that has seen many of us, like watchful meerkats, emerging to check out what’s happening!

If you’d like to consider a safari adventure in warmer climes this Christmas, we’ve got plenty of ideas that will make for an unforgettably festive time!

Get in touch – if you can dream it, we can create it!

Our Promise to You

“As a family-owned and operated company, there is something very personal at stake which makes our commitment to quality stronger. We are grateful every day to be doing what we love – sharing our knowledge, experience and insights – and we are committed to always offering the best to our guests.”

Nicci & John Stevens