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NY Times Magazine Features 'Sasaab' in Kenya, as one of the coolest 'high-style' places to stay.

Only Spectacular — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:24:03 +0100

Sasaab, one of the lodges we represent, in the Laikipia area of Kenya is showcased in an article this week in the New York Times Magazine about high-style hotels that have managed to stay under the normal tourist radar.

What happens to these places once they get this sort of publicity - do they suddenly get 'on the tourist' radar? yes and no. What you can guarantee is that while more people will now know how to find Sasaab, it won't suddenly become full of tacky tourists, a...

Prince William Proposes to Kate Middleton on a Luxury Safari in the Lewa Conservancy in Kenya

Only Spectacular — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Prince William has finally, after eight years of dating, asked Kate Middleton to marry him. It was a luxury safari in the Lewa Conservancy (http://www.lewa.org/) in Kenya that worked its magic with the Prince after apparently carrying the engagement ring around in his backpack for 3 weeks. The ring is the engagement ring of his mother, the late Princess Diana.

In fron...

Want To Experience 'REAL' Africa...? Don't Be Naive.

Only Spectacular — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Shacks in Khayelitsha township, where Anni Dewani was killed.

Following the murder, this week, of a British bride in South Africa's Cape Town, some people (mainly those who have never been to Africa) are crying out in fear of the country and also the continent."This is why you should avoid the whole continent, it is absolutely necessary to do so" states one read...

Is China the new Bob Geldof?

Only Spectacular — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

For years the West have been providing aid to Africa. The country itself suffers greatly from natural disasters (drought, famine, disease) and corruption leading to abject poverty and desperate situations where the local people can find no way out.Individual wealthy people, charities, corporations and governments all hand over a huge amount of money and resources sometimes with little impact t...

Rhino rescue!

Only Spectacular — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This week a baby white rhino fell into a hole in the Lewa Conservancy area. The young mother was so spooked she ran away, leaving the calf. Rangers rescued the baby, tracked where the mother had disappeared to and led it back her. These are wild animals but this photo shows how the innocent calf quickly adopted the ranger and followed him to the safety of ...

We are single minded - always striving to deliver destinations and safaris that are ONLY SPECTACULAR

Only Spectacular — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100

We decided to create Only Spectacular after living in Kenya for two years, and never finding a website that was just dedicated to the best places to stay and visit. So many websites, in the attempt to catch as many sales as possible, represent any and all lodges and hotels.

This leads to huge confusion for a potential customer. Also you run the risk of the sales person, not understanding your requirements entirely and your interpretation of expectations being wildly differe...

Hot air balloon in Kenya

Only Spectacular — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Have you ever wanted to see the Kenyan Wildebeest migration by hot air balloon? This photo shows how magnificent it can be.

Snoozing elephants

Only Spectacular — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Children often ask us how elephants sleep. This amazing photo shows a number of elephants having a snooze!

Terrorism, Kidnappings and Murders. Is This Really Kenya?

Only Spectacular — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/kenya1

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office website (www.fco.gov.uk) gives advice to travellers thinking of going to Kenya on holiday. When I first started reading this, I wondered if I was really reading about Kenya. Was this the country I was so familiar with... one that they 'advise against all but essential travel to some areas of Kenya.'? Why they are more damning of Kenya compared to...