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John Cleave on His Safari Career and the Story of Tembo
John Cleave recalls learning to fly at 17, the road trip that changed his plans, and the chance introduction to Jackson Naurori that brought him to Tembo.
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Should children go on safari? Living proof from the Mara
There is a debate over whether children should go on safari at all, on the grounds that they will not enjoy the game drives. One young guest who flew into camp with her father settles it.
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Three generations around the campfire: an accessible safari at Tembo Bush Camp
A family of three generations, some visiting from the UK, shared the evening campfire at Tembo Bush Camp. One of the children travels with a wheelchair, and the camp's accessible tent made the safari possible.
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A Rare Sight in Laikipia: Giza the Black Leopard with Nyota and Zawadi
Giza, a rare black leopard, rests with Nyota and Zawadi in Laikipia, a moment Patrick Kientz had dreamed of for years, with Jackson Naurori guiding.
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Moses vs. the Wild
A week of breakfast battles in the Mara: Moses, our head guide, set up breakfast 3 km from the lions, who took it personally. Then the bees found the honey jar.
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The Surviving Last of Tano Bora
In March 2025, the Mara lost Winda, one of the last two members of the Tano Bora coalition of five male cheetahs. Our farewell to a legend of the plains.