African safaris are a dream come true for wildlife enthusiasts, offering an opportunity to witness the continent's magnificent creatures in their natural habitats. Among the most iconic and sought-after animals to encounter on an African safari are the majestic...
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,...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
A lot of you have been asking me for more history emails about East Africa. This is a pet subject of mine, so I am happy to oblige. Kongowea Market Mombasa-A blog by Steve Braker Action Thriller Author Not far from where I live is a large market called Kongowea....
As I sit in my office, come living room, looking out at the dark thunderclouds hovering above the ocean. I am sure as the evening arrives and the earth cools, the clouds will roll in and we will get another tropical rainstorm. This has been a constant in my life...
I have been very busy with book six, African Jinn, it has reached eighty thousand words. Now is the time to send it to Deirdre, my lovely editor, so she can mark it up with loads of red pen and make me feel awful! But that’s the life of an author. As Stephen King...
Currently, we are suffering from empty nest syndrome. Olivia and Sam, my daughter and her fiancé, left to head back to the U.K. So, Pauline and I are rattling around the flat waiting for the doorbell to ring. But what the hell, life goes on, and we have to settle...
I had a great Christmas with my daughter Olivia and her fiancé Sam who have come to stay for six weeks. This world of nomad working is fantastic for families like mine where we are spread out all over the world. Olivia is working a few days via the internet and...
If you missed the first Chapter then click here, and for Chapter two click here As the funeral started to wind down, Pauline and I decided to head slowly back towards Entebbe and our flight home. But there was a place I really wanted to visit as I had read about it...
