Image | Ernest Nyamasyo Scientific Name; Physical Characteristics The Green Wood Hoopoe, scientifically known as Phoeniculus purpureus, presents a striking appearance. This slender, blackish bird boasts a green-blue iridescence across its plumage, particularly noticeable in certain lights where it shimmers with hues of green, blue, and violet. Its most prominent features include a long, graduated… Continue reading Green Wood Hoopoe: Africa’s Iridescent Chatterbox – Birdnificent©
For the Cheetah, the hunt is not just a means of survival; it is an art form. The Cheetah employs a stalking technique, inching forward with stealthy precision, utilizing the tall grass as a natural camouflage.
Welcome, adventurous souls and curious wanderers, to a marine spectacle that will leave you in awe! If you’ve ever dreamed of swimming alongside gentle giants of the ocean, then Mombasa, Kenya, is your dream destination. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with Safari Sense as we take you to the captivating waters of… Continue reading Dive into Adventure: Witness the Magnificent Whale Sharks off the Kenyan Coast!
Ready to embrace the wild? Our exclusive safari immerses you in the world of African wild dogs, also known as painted wolves. This adventure guarantees an indelible mark on your soul.
Discover the captivating allure of Central Island National Park, an oasis nestled in the heart of Lake Turkana. Venture into the south-eastern corner and encounter the El-Molo tribe, a resilient community that once numbered a mere 80 individuals, earning the title of Africa’s smallest tribe.
Annual waterfowl bird counts in Kenya are an important tool for understanding the health of bird populations and the wetlands they inhabit. These counts provide researchers and conservationists with crucial information on population trends, which can help identify potential threats or declines.
The visitor’s book at Treetops Hotel, Nyeri On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth’s life changed forever. Together with her husband Prince Philip, they were staying in Treetops, a game-viewing lodge built in a tree in Aberdare National Park, when her father died and she became Queen. She was just 25-years-old. It was actually the next… Continue reading Legendary Treetops Hotel – A Princess’s Turning Point
Along the shores of Kenya’s rivers and lakes, the Hamerkop rakes the muddy banks with its short, heavy bill, searching for frogs and fish. Occasionally, It also employs other tactics such as wiggling its feet in the mud to stir up the menu, and may even fly into the wind at low level and dip… Continue reading Fundi Chuma! Why the Hamerkop is known as the Flying Architect
There’re some experiences we try to gloss over when reviewing our travels. Not that they’re embarrassing, but probably coz of the mental stress they induce once recalled. Just the other year, at a time like now, I found myself on a motorboat, looking out for cormorants, pink backed pelicans, jacanas, and fish eagles, the air… Continue reading Misadventure at Lake Naivasha
The sunrays peaking through the thick rain forest vegetation offer little warmth to the morning chill of the Aberdares. Raising the jacket zipper a little BIT, I scan the horizon somehow instinctively. I’m looking out for any disturbance in the lush green bush. An odd or sudden movement. Or a change in the natural flow.… Continue reading Wildlife Photography Tips: Shooting Wildlife on a Cloudy Day
