Kenya Visa Fees Update

The Kenya Government have informed us they will continue to charge the £20.00 ($25.00) single entry visa for all visitors coming to Kenya before 01^st July, children under 16years will be free for the same time frame.

We will have regular updates regarding the visa fees, all Africa Sky passengers will be informed accordingly.

The Lion Whisperer

If you’ve ever enjoyed the Horse Whisperer then you will love an extreme new series premiering on National Geographic Wild tonight at 8pm. My Lion Family makes horse whispering look lame, as its star Kevin Richardson looks to befriend a big cat with a mane.

The series follows animal lover Kevin and his unique relationship with South Africa’s Lions.  Kevin is a self-taught animal behaviourist who has a passion for pushing the boundary of how intimate he can get with one of the world’s most powerful animals.  It is his preference to ignore conventional methods of lion taming and instead rely on patience and whispering techniques.
Kevin operates in conservations around Johannesburg working to turn these fierce animals into kittens.  If this sounds like your cup of tea then why not check out the programme, and if you get really caught up in the moment why not give us a call and discuss seeing Lions at close range.  Who knows, you might even get to see Kevin taming a lion first hand.

If you would like to spend time with these magnificent animals, why not take a look at our South Africa Self Drive and Escorted Tour Packages. We even have a Lion Research package in Kenya.

Balloon Safaris

Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa all these countries have one thing in common, stunning landscapes which can be seen from above. Hot air ballooning is a great way to explore and discover more about a country and is definitely one of those “once in a lifetime experience”. You will experience, first hand knowledge of the destination as well as seeing better viewing of various landmarks and even game.

I was lucky enough to experience a balloon safari in the Masai Mara whilst I was there back in June. It was a very early start to the day with approximately a 2 hour “mini game drive” from the camp to the “landing site”. I am a very nervous flyer so at the time I was thinking, “Why not take the bull by its horns and finally overcome this phobia of heights”! – I still think to myself this was all a dream because I cannot actually believe I did it.

Upon arrival, the skies were perfect and clear, no rain and just about enough wind to keep us up in the air and flying. We were briefed by a guide who was joining us upon this adventure just explaining the health and safety of the balloon trip and the journey of the flight. This is where we saw just breathtaking views of the Masai Mara as well as some wildebeest and what I think were gazelle (not too much game as this was only the beginning of the migration but I can imagine what it would be like if this was peak migration time). The flight lasted just less then an hour, upon landing we were greeting with a champagne breakfast, which was very tasty. We then enjoyed a game drive back to the camp to refresh and reflect back on our trip.   

This is one of the most unforgettable experiences I have had, so why not experience it first hand and add it to your holiday quotation!