At the end of the month I am off on a Botswana safari for about two weeks. “That’s the kind of job I could do with”, I hear you say! You’re right, I can’t say I’m complaining! But I do pay for it in more ways than just financially. In these two weeks I will… [Read more…]
April 11, 2012 by Amanda Marks
“Yeyo takwena” I said to the first Maasai lady I met at the market. She fell about laughing! This was my best effort at a newly-acquired greeting in Maa, so it seemed I needed quite a bit more practice. I was the only ‘mzungu’ in this Maasai market. I wasn’t exactly hard to spot, especially… [Read more…]
April 3, 2012 by Amanda Marks
When I was told the children’s village was in Karatu, I figured it would be IN Karatu. Ten very bumpy kilometres and 30 minutes off the main road later, we arrived! It might be remote, but it is most certainly a stunning spot. On the outskirts of the Ngorongoro Crater, amongst coffee plantations and verdant… [Read more…]
March 19, 2012 by Amanda Marks
One of the reasons that travellers like to use the services of a good tailor made travel company is that the good ones have excellent comparative knowledge of different destinations, experiences, accommodation and so on. We really know the difference between the kind of safari holiday you’ll get, for example in Botswana, to that which… [Read more…]
March 13, 2012 by Amanda Marks
As I have mentioned in a previous blog, a tailor made holiday is the best way to get the holiday you really want. We don’t all have weird and wonderful wishes to fulfil, but sometimes you just want what you want! One trip we loved putting together was a trip for a renewal of marriage… [Read more…]
Here is the next installment of My Kilimanjaro Challenge! You’ve already read about the challenge I am undertaking in June, but now I should give you a little background info on me and introduce you to two of the people joining me on the trek! Introducing the Tribal Trio……! Tracy Edwards – I’m 31 years old… [Read more…]
February 27, 2012 by Amanda Marks
As a tailor made travel company, we can of course plan almost any trip that you fancy (within our destination list). As I mentioned in a previous blog, luxury family holidays are different things to different families. A fortnight on the beach might be perfect for one family, whereas wild camping in the middle of… [Read more…]
February 21, 2012 by Amanda Marks
Robin Pope Safaris are one of the most notable and well-known safari companies in Africa. So what makes them so special, and why should you consider going on safari with them? Their camps: Robin Pope Safaris have camps in Zambia and Malawi. In South Luangwa National Park in Zambia they have three main camps: Nkwali,… [Read more…]
I’ve been toying with the idea of climbing Kilimanjaro for a few years and now that the opportunity to climb Kili with a group of Tribes clients on the Discovery Tour of Kilimanjaro, I have jumped (or should that be hesitantly hopped!) at the chance to do it. I have to be honest, I am… [Read more…]
February 1, 2012 by Amanda Marks
If you’re thinking of taking a safari in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, let me recommend a really excellent small safari company – Shenton Safaris. It is an owner-run company, which is a great start in my view. Owned by Derek and Jules Shenton, this is a company whose passion for the valley of… [Read more…]
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Sally at Tribes
Simon at Tribes
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Zoe at Tribes
April 18, 2012 by Amanda Marks
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