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Food from the heart – Chef Francis’ fresh, homegrown menus
For the past 8 years, Chef Francis has been delighting guests with his innovative use of fresh local ingredients, and his passion for traditional local food shines through in every meal!
Leading ladies!
This past Mother’s Day, we celebrated strong female leaders throughout the animal kingdom – from elephant matriarchs to meerkats and queen bees! Have a look at these interesting societies in nature, and how their matriarchies work:
A Rare & Remote Beauty – With a Twist!
Among the many incredible plants you may discover when visiting Sarara is the striking Desmidorchis acutangula – and it’s impossible to miss the purple-black flowers of this cactus-like succulent! Their striking colour is the first clue that there’s more to this plant than meets the eye.
Teacher Stella Shines at International Montessori Event
When Teacher Stella Lenangoisa was recently invited to deliver a speech at the Annual Global Meeting of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in the Netherlands, her presentation on our Nomadic Education Program held the audience spellbound!
The Heart of the Samburu: Inside the Manyatta
Dotted across the vast landscape of Northern Kenya, the striking Samburu homesteads, known as manyattas, stand as iconic symbols of Samburu culture — just as iconic as the elephants who roam this land.
Transforming Lives – Samburu Children Receive the Gift of Hearing
Thanks to exceptional acts of kindness, six children from Namunyak Community Conservancy now experience life in much more meaningful ways
Samburu Community Receives Emergency Response Training
Global FICCS recently hosted training sessions aimed at enhancing emergency response skills to empower community members and staff to provide initial care in emergencies, supporting the Nomadic Healthcare team.
Together Against the Flames: An Incredible Team Effort
When a ravaging blaze broke out in Namunyak on Friday, an incredible collaboration on the ground ensued. It included Namunyak’s Rangers and Grazing Team, who demonstrated the power of unity while facing environmental challenges, and worked tirelessly until the last embers were extinguished on Sunday.
The formidable strength of Samburu women united in spirit & song
When the Milk Mamas recently visited the sanctuary, there was no shortage of joy as they witnessed Reteti’s elephants drink their goat milk. In keeping with Samburu tradition to celebrate special occasions in song, they honoured the moment with this beautiful performance.
The Year in Review: The Milk to Market Program
Join us as we look back on 2023 and relive the highlights of our Milk to Market Program.