This February, Colleen and Brian pushed themselves — and their love for Kilimanjaro — to new heights. Quite literally. Over ten unforgettable days, they climbed, laughed, and learned as they tackled the mighty mountain not once, but twice via the Lemosho Route and the Western Breach/Wall approach. The Numbers That Tell the Story For the data lovers out there,…
Planning a safari is about more than ticking off the Big Five. It’s about the experience – the people you meet, the places you explore, and the impact you leave behind. At African Environments, we believe every journey should respect the wild spaces we explore and the communities we work alongside. Protecting Wild Spaces From the slopes of Kilimanjaro…
Your ultimate guide to getting ready for Africa’s highest peak Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a life-changing adventure – but reaching the summit takes more than excitement and a good pair of boots. With the right preparation, you can give yourself the best chance of success and enjoy every moment of the journey. 1. Start Training Early Begin your physical…
Stepping out of the vehicle and into the wild on foot opens up an entirely new perspective, bringing you closer to nature than ever before. African Environments is one of the few companies granted permission to lead multi-day walking safaris in the Serengeti’s vast Wilderness Area – a pristine, untouched region closed to the general public, where wildlife thrives…
Mysigio Camp: Thoughtful Upgrades & New Options for 2025 We’re delighted to share some exciting updates from Mysigio Camp, nestled in the heart of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As part of our commitment to enhancing guest comfort while staying true to our core values of environmental sustainability and community connection, we’ve recently completed a subtle but significant upgrade. Our…
We’re excited to be featured with our exclusive Serengeti Walking Safari in Flightlinks inflight magazine – click below to read to article!
Whilst on a walk in the montane forest of Mount Meru last week a group of guest heard an awful din from up ahead. There was clearly some drama going on! The guide and the ranger had a discussion with the group – the noise was from a number of baboons up ahead – and they were clearly very…
One of life’s great unknowns …. When will the rains arrive in the Serengeti!!!! If you talk to the old time farmers, they will tell you that you could set your watch by the arrival of the rains, but now climate change or whatever it is now, is totally up in the air and almost impossible to predict. Well…
Farida Mussa! When she’s not climbing the mountain, she in the workshop learning about cars, or out guiding and learning about the wilderness – meet Farida everyone! She is a powerhouse and there is nothing that will stop her. She has a certificate in Wildlife Management as well as Mountain Tour-guiding from MWEKA. She also completed the WFR course…
My wife and I got married in January ’23, and knowing we wanted to go on safari for a honeymoon, opted to leave ourselves a year to research and plan. We were quickly introduced to African Environments, and the experience working with the entirety of this team for the last year has been fantastic. From first contact, they’re always…
