Capturing the Moment

  I wanted to start this African safari with a bang, and that we did, with one perfect day in Nairobi, Kenya. Sable Antelope art at the Hilton      After a hearty breakfast at the hotel we met our driver James, who I've been working with for years here in Kenya. We loaded up in our private Land Cruiser safari vehicle, and headed out to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for our first stop.      The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, located just inside Nairobi National Park, is one of the most renowned wildlife conservation organizations dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Daphne Sheldrick in memory of her late husband, David Sheldrick, the orphanage operates as part of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The organization focuses on rescuing young elephants that have lost their mothers due to poaching, human-wildlife conflict, or natural causes. Once at the orphanage, these elephants are given round-the-cl...

  Rob, hand feeding a rare Rothschild's Giraffe, while taking a selfie of course. The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi is a unique conservation and educational institution dedicated to the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Established in 1979 by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, the center aims to raise awareness about giraffe conservation and provide a platform for the public to interact with these graceful creatures. One of the main attractions is the elevated feeding platform where we can get up close and personal with the giraffes, allowing for unforgettable moments as these gentle giants gracefully extend their long necks to accept snacks from our hands. At the Giraffe Centre, education is a key focus, and the center offers informative sessions about giraffe behavior, their ecological significance, and the challenges they face in the wild. We had a private talk with one of the docents to answer all our questions. He talked about the efforts to protect and preserve giraffe ...