Gamewatchers Safaris: Featured in The Telegraph and The Independent

NAIROBI, KENYA, April 09, 2011

Gamewatchers Safaris is a well recognized member of the safari community, providing luxury wildlife adventures in the African bush. It has been servicing its unique client base for over 20 years, helping travellers see parts of the world often overlooked by "normal" travel itineraries. Recently, the Telegraph and Independent have run articles that shed light on the extensive measures Gamewatchers Safaris takes to ensure a memorable experience for its customers. The Telegraph and Independent are two well-respected news outlets, and Gamewatchers Safaris is proud to have been so positively mentioned by them.

The Telegraph article, written by Brian Jackman and published March 22 of 2011, goes a long way toward highlighting the vital conservation role that Gamewatchers Safaris plays in the local Massai community. Jackman reviews the importance of Jake Grieves-Cook in the turn-around of the Maasai Mara conservation movement. The establishing director of Gamewatchers, Jake was pivotal in the creation of the Ol Kinyei reserve in Kenya. Through his tireless efforts, Jake was able to convince 70 local Maasai families to set aside 8,000 acres of their own land for use as wildlife habitat, saving it from inevitable destruction. The Gamewatchers model has shown that conservation and community are not at odds with each other, resulting in gains for both wildlife and the surrounding community.

The Independent article, written by Anne Marie Scanlon and published April 3 of 2011, highlights the ways in which Gamewatchers Safaris helps individuals discover Kenya in significant comfort. Scanlon's piece describes her "Kenyan odyssey" with Gamewatchers Safaris, saying "it does not get more romantic than this." Scanlon goes on to describe her experiences with Gamewatchers Safaris as one of "simple luxury", saying the staff at Gamewatchers' Porini Camp is "very eager to share their wonderful country." The article highlights the many ways in which the staff of Gamewatchers Safaris go above and beyond to provide a truly unique experience for their guests.

Gamewatchers Safaris is proud to be able to highlight these articles as a testament to its ongoing commitment to sustainable land use and responsible business practices. The focus of Gamewatchers Safaris is to provide top-notch luxury services to its clients and, as Jake Grieves-Cook says, "the best way to do that is through sustainable tourism ventures with the local Maasai."

For more information on Kenya safaris, visit Gamewatchers Safari at http://www.porini.com or call us on 0870-471-7122