Vicky from Humboldt made her first visit to Kenya a couple of weeks ago, exploring Loisaba and Meru, being hosted by the fabulous @elewanacollection
As you can see from her smiling face, she was blown away.
Discover Kenya with us.
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Rolling into the weekend like a boss.
It may not be the species you’re most excited to see while on a safari to Kenya, but this dung beetle had Vicky from Humboldt fascinated when she recently visited the country.
Dung beetles in Kenya play a vital ecological role, contributing to soil health and nutrient cycling. These industrious insects are known for their ability to locate, collect, and bury animal faeces, which they use as a food source or as a brood chamber for their larvae. In Kenya, where livestock farming and wildlife populations are abundant, dung beetles help manage waste, reduce the spread of parasites, and promote plant growth by aerating the soil and incorporating organic matter. They are particularly essential in savanna ecosystems, where they mitigate the accumulation of dung from large herbivores like elephants, zebras, and cattle.
Kenya is home to a diverse range of dung beetle species, each adapted to specific environmental conditions. Some species are rollers, shaping dung into balls and transporting them over impressive distances, while others are tunnellers, burying dung directly beneath its source. Their activity not only improves soil fertility but also enhances the biodiversity of microhabitats by creating spaces for other organisms to thrive. However, these beetles face threats from habitat destruction, pesticide use, and climate change, which impact their populations and the ecosystem services they provide. Efforts to protect dung beetle habitats in Kenya are essential for maintaining the balance of these vital ecosystems.
Contact us to plan your own safari to Kenya to see the Big 5 plus some of the smaller creatures which inhabit the country.
📸 Video by @crispvicky
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Rio Carnival is now just over two months away and the Rio Carnival 2025 will feature a significant change in its parade schedule.
Historically the main competition, which takes place in the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, has been split into two nights of competition for the main samba schools, the “Grupo Especial” (Special Group), on a Sunday and Monday, with a winner’s parade on the subsequent Saturday. On each night 6 samba schools would parade, starting at 9pm with the parades running until around 5am and often over running.
For 2025, the main event with the Grupo Especial parades, will now span three nights—Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (2nd, 3rd and 4th March 2025)—with four samba schools performing each night.
The organizer, LIESA, aims to make the event more accessible by potentially reducing grandstand ticket prices and accommodating a larger audience across the additional night.
This adjustment is designed to enhance the spectator experience and better accommodate the growing number of attendees.
The Rio Carnival 2025 is scheduled to take place from 28th February to 8th March.
In addition to the official parades, the city will host numerous street parties, known as “blocos,” and other cultural events throughout the carnival period.
Check our link in bio and you can learn more about Rio Carnival and get in touch to experience it for yourself.
Oh, and see if you can spot Humboldt director Simon singing to the camera near the end. Check out those samba feet!
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Have you ever seen two giraffes have a fight?
This fabulous video was taken by our intrepid explorer Vicky from Humboldt, who is currently on safari in Kenya.
Giraffes engage in a unique and striking form of combat known as "necking," which involves using their long necks as powerful weapons. This behaviour is most commonly observed among males competing for dominance or the right to mate with females. During a necking duel, two giraffes stand side by side and swing their necks forcefully, using their heavy, ossicone-topped heads (horn-like structures) as battering rams to strike their opponent's neck or body. The blows can be incredibly forceful, sometimes causing visible injuries or even knocking a competitor off balance. These battles are not only a test of strength but also an assessment of agility and stamina.
There are two main types of necking: "low intensity" and "high intensity." Low-intensity necking is more of a ritualistic display, where the giraffes gently rub their necks or swing at each other with limited force, as if testing each other's strength. High-intensity necking, however, is much more aggressive and can result in severe injury or even death. Despite their seemingly violent nature, necking contests rarely lead to fatal outcomes; instead, they usually end when one giraffe concedes defeat by walking away. The victorious male often gains status within the herd and increases his chances of reproductive success, highlighting how this dramatic behaviour plays a crucial role in giraffe social structure and mating dynamics.
Vicky was on safari in Meru National Park, staying at the fabulous Elsa's Kopje.
Contact us to plan your own safari.
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We love this video of a mountain gorilla which was sent to us by a client who recently travelled to Rwanda with us.
Is a visit to Rwanda to see gorillas on your bucket list?
Get in touch if so and let us help you plan your own magical adventure.
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Director Kirsty is currently over in Chile staying at the fabulous Relais & Chateaux property, Clos Apalta Residence, amidst the vineyards of Santa Cruz..
Clos Apalta is a family business with pedigree. Grand Marnier heiress, Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle, and her husband Cyril de Bournet crossed the Atlantic in 1994 to set up a Chilean winery. Vitivinicultura flows through the veins of her son, the current owner, 7th generation wine-maker Charles-Henry de Bournet Marnier. The happy combination of French skill and Chilean terroir created the much-lauded Clos Apalta wines. In 2018 they were awarded their own Denomination of Origin to recognise the winery’s unique microclimate.
Founded in 2011 with six new villas created in 2024, guests feel they have the key to the owner’s world of winemaking. Ten stand-alone rooms (4 casitas and 6 villas) perch in the hills above the main lodge and winery, with dawn to dusk views over the vineyards. Furnished with French and Spanish antiques alongside Chilean works of art, each light-filled residence is very spacious and individually decorated. They consist of a bedroom, living room and spa-like bathroom as well as a sprawling sundeck. The villas boast their own plunge pools.
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Inti Raymi, also known as the "Festival of the Sun," is an ancient Incan celebration dedicated to Inti, the sun god. It takes place annually on 24th June during the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, which marks the shortest day of the year. This festival was historically significant as it symbolized the mythical origins of the Inca people and their connection to the sun, which was vital for agriculture.
Inti Raymi dates back to the Inca Empire, which ruled over a vast region in South America before the Spanish conquest. The festival was established by Pachacuti, the ninth Sapa Inca, in the early 15th century. The main purpose was to celebrate and honour Inti, ensuring his favour for abundant harvests and prosperity. It was also a time for the Inca ruler, the Sapa Inca, to reaffirm his divine status and renew his power.
Prior to the festival, participants would undergo a period of fasting and purification. This involved abstaining from certain foods and engaging in ritual cleansing.
The ceremony began at sunrise with the Sapa Inca leading prayers and offerings to Inti. Sacrifices, including llamas, were made to please the sun god. The rituals were accompanied by music, dancing, and feasting.
The principal celebration took place in Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, specifically in the main square, Huacaypata, and later at the sacred Sacsayhuamán fortress.
Although banned by the Spanish during their conquest, Inti Raymi was revived in the 20th century. Today, it is a major cultural event in Peru.
Modern celebrations involve a reenactment of the traditional ceremonies, with actors playing the roles of the Sapa Inca, his wife (the Coya), and other dignitaries. These events attract thousands of tourists and locals.
The festival remains a powerful symbol of Incan heritage and pride. It fosters a sense of identity and continuity among the indigenous communities and Peruvians at large.
Contact our team if you'd like to arrange your own visit to Inti
'The goose is dead'
A fabulous sighting at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape after a leopard managed to grab a spur-winged goose and dragged it into the thicket.
The young leopard kept the goose alive for quite some time to play with it before the inevitable end.
A goose will have been a rare treat for the leopard as it's a tricky prey to catch.
Due to the lack of big trees on the reserve, leopards tend to hide their kills in the dense greenery, unlike in order parts of South Africa where they are more commonly spotted near the top of a tree.
An intense experience which Humboldt director Simon was lucky to witness up close.
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Strolling into the weekend like a king.
This lion is the dominant male on Shamwari Private Game Reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape, where Humboldt director Simon has just been visiting.
I hope you enjoy your weekend as much as this big boy.
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