Steve Braker Blogs
Ten Insider Tips for a Truly Authentic African Safari Experience
Ten Insider Tips for a Truly Authentic African Safari ExperienceWhy read this blog: My name is Steve Braker and I have lived in East Africa since the late 1990s which nowadays is a long time! I have traveled the length and breadth of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda,...
10 Reasons to Experience a Walking Safari in Africa
Embrace Adventure: 10 Reasons to Experience a Walking Safari in AfricaHave you ever dreamed of embarking on a journey that would take you closer to the heart of the wild? If the idea of venturing into Africa's untamed landscapes, accompanied by expert guides and...
African Wildlife Safari Photography: Ten Tips for Capturing Wildlife in Africa
African Wildlife Safari Photography: Ten Tips for Capturing Wildlife in AfricaAfrican wildlife safaris offer a unique opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike to witness the majestic beauty of the continent's fauna in their natural habitats....
Top Ten Safety Trips for an African Safari Experience
Top-Ten Safety Tips for a Secure African Safari Experience Embarking on an African safari is an experience of a lifetime, offering the opportunity to witness stunning wildlife and explore captivating landscapes. However, it's essential to prioritize safety during...
Tippu Tu – East African Slaver
Tippu Tip-African Slave Trader Imagine, a white-walled three-story house in the middle of Stone Town, Zanzibar. A six-foot-tall man, with broad shoulders and a bright white kanzu, is standing on the flat roof in the early evening twilight. He holds a fine porcelain...
Stephen King | A Memoir of the Craft
Stephen King is a legend in the writing world. I am sure most of you have heard of him for his horror stories over the last twenty years. This book is different. It is an autobiographical look at how he came to be a writer in the first place. I thoroughly enjoyed...
Ten Must-Have Items for Your Safari Adventure Packing List
Ten Must-Have Items for Your Safari Adventure Packing List African safaris are unparalleled adventures, offering the opportunity to witness magnificent wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the continent. Whether you're...
The Shortest War in History
The Anglo-Zanzibar War. The Shorest War in History A Ten Minute ReadThe story starts when Zanzibar was a hub for ivory, cloves, and allegedly the largest slave market in the world; at its peak, there are estimates that over 50,000 slaves were traded per year from...
African Novels: Where Are They All?
African Novels: Where Are They All? A Blog by Steve Braker 8 minute ReadAs a writer, I find myself in a unique place; a writer who writes action thrillers set in Africa, when I set out some twenty years ago, I thought I was onto a winner. However, the average...
The Sahara Legacy | Ernest Dempsey
The Sahara Legacy Author: Ernest Dempsey The Saharan Legacy is the fourth or fifth of Ernest Dempsey’s books I have read. He is a prolific author, who always manages to find the next plot to write about. The Sean Wyatt series is entertaining and keeps the pace up....
African Safari Best Country to Choose 2023
Which Country should you Choose for Your First African Safari? Your first African Safari can be daunting. The country, the weather, the food, and the language are all vastly different. Below I have highlighted my best tips for choosing the right country to get...
Top Tips African Safari and Beach Holiday
Great Top Tips for an African Safari combined with a beach holiday. Six Minute Read. Why should you take my advice? Well, I am an author that has lived in Africa for well over twenty years. I came in 2000 with my four young children, and I forged a life here. I...
Top Tips for the Perfect African Safari Vehicle
Top Tips for the Best African Safari Vehicle Why should you listen to my advice? My name is Steve Baker and I have lived in East Africa since 2000. I have traveled the length and breadth of Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, and even popped into Somalia on occasion. I...
Top Ten Tips for a Perfect African Safari
My top ten tips for that once-in-a-lifetime safari. Why should you take this advice? I am Steve Braker and I have lived in East Africa for the last twenty years. I am an avid safari-goer and have taken my wife and four children on many different adventures across...
Through the Leopard’s Gaze | Njambi McGarth
Through The Leopard's Gaze Author: Njambi McGarth As a denizen of Kenya and an action thriller author, I am always on the lookout for books about my adopted country. Through the Leopard’s Gaze, is a story of the Kikuyu tribe towards the end of colonial rule. Njambi...
