Webcam of the Week: The Ark Kenya

The Ark Kenya Webcam

I’m bringing back webcam of the week since this is one of the coolest ones I’ve ever seen. It’s a live feed from a safari lodge in Kenya and every time I log on there’s animals feeding.

Going Beyond: Land, Animals and People

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White rhinos, Phinda Reserve, South Africa. The Africa Foundation, created by &Beyond, currently runs 382 projects in 42 communities in five countries.  I, Michaela Guzy, had the pleasure of meeting several of the dedicated &Beyond staff, one notable character was Les Carlisle.  Among the many titles he carries, are head of conservation, a game catcher [...]

Insider City Guide: Nairobi, Kenya — From Extreme Rags to Riches

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Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya. The largest slum in Kenya and second in Africa. Michaela Guzy from Nairobi, Kenya: NAIROBI is a city of the most extreme diversity.  After weeks in the bush, it felt great to wash off the dirt and wear the limited non-safari gear in my bag.  Admittedly, Nairobi gets a bad rap.  [...]

Joy’s Camp, Shaba Reserve, Northern Kenya

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  Michaela Guzy enjoying a Sundowner at Joy’s. I had the pleasure of spending a couple days in the Shaba Reserve at Joy’s Camp in Northern Kenya, named after the infamous Joy Adamson who reared the orphaned lion, Elsa and later the leopard Penny. Joy was also author to several books, including, Queen of Shaba.   [...]

Sabuk, Laikipia North, North Central Kenya

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Guide & ranger at Sabuk took Michaela Guzy to visit the local Samburu village. For the soft core adventure traveler, i.e. me, Sabuk was the most daring place I’ve slept yet in Kenya.  The view from my room was unbelievable, partly because it was missing the entire wall overlooking the river.  I had my  malarone [...]

Saruni Samburu, Rift Valley, Kenya

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Hiya! Michaela Guzy, founder of ohthepeopleyoumeet, reporting live from a crazy storm rolling right over Joy’s Camp in the Shaba Conservancy in Northern Kenya. I have over 600 photos in the first couple days of my trip!  The selection below has been carefully edited for your viewing pleasure to give you just a taste of [...]