July, 2026 | Gamewatchers Safaris

The African Safari’s Missing Middle

Bush breakfast from Porini Lion Camp in Olare Motorogi Conservancy in Kenya - photo credit Christian Ghammachi

Discover why Kenya’s private conservancies are the “missing middle” of African safaris, combining exceptional wildlife, fewer vehicles, authentic experiences and conservation.

Keeping Girls in School: The Role of Menstrual Health in Community Conservation

Group of children outdoors smiling, holding purple Pad Mad menstrual kit packages in a rural setting.

A 2024 USAID report found that 65% of Kenya’s 27 million women and girls cannot afford the basic products needed to manage their periods safely. For many schoolgirls, this means missing lessons, falling behind in class, and, in some cases, dropping out of school altogether.

Ol Kinyei Now Has the Highest Lion Density in the Mara — Here’s What That Means

Lion cubs and a lioness feeding on a carcass in a grassy savanna, with an adult lion in the background.

The Mara Predator Conservation Programme has just released its Q1 2026 Technical Report, drawing on twelve consecutive years of lion surveys across the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem.