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Kerry Glen Kerry was born in Kenya and grew up accompanying her parents and brother on safaris all over East Africa. Kerry's father is the sculptor Robert Glen and many of the family expeditions revolved around Rob's studies of the biology and design of the animals they encountered. At the Univeristy of Cape Town, Kerry continued to pursue her interests in the natural world studying Environmental and Geographical Sciences. Back in Kenya, Kerry designed, built and managed the renowned lodge, Sabuk. Also in Laikipia, she guided walking safaris with Ewaso River Camel Hikes for eight years, leading clients through some of the most stunning and rugged country in Kenya.

James Christian James is a biologist and a photographer who has traveled extensively through Africa. Accompanying safaris arranged by his Kenyan-raised mum, Anthea Christian, James developed a passion for wildlife and ecology at an early age. After graduating from the University of Vermont with a degree in Wildlife Biology, James has worked as a biologist, working predominantly with endangered birds. During this time James shot motion picture film footage of birds that he sold to Television programs like Public Television's program, NATURE. James continues to shoot film of animals and his photography can be seen at James-christian.com.

Lenjoh Lenjoh was born and raised in the Karisia Hills of northern Kenya. Lenjoh was first employed at the age of 13 at Sabuk Lodge where he worked with Kerry. His job was to look after a flock of Guinea Fowl, and despite the fact the birds were all subsequently eaten by a cobra, Lenjoh moved on to the kitchen where he enjoyed much greater success. Lenjoh has been working with safari clients ever since, providing services that range from fixing a broken fan belt to making homemade butternut ravioli. In 2000 he received a Safari cooking certificate from the acclaimed Safari Cooking Company. Lenjo speaks Samburu, Swahili and English and is proficient in all aspects of the safari business. Lenjoh is a driver as well and has taken many clients on mobile photographic safaris with some staff and one of our vehicles.

Gabriel Gabriel is our Head Walking Guide and is an incredible resource on subjects like African ecology as well as traditional cultures. Besides countless esoteric facts Gabriel also has a firm understanding of how to have a fun and luxurious safari - He is a critical member of our team, fluent in Maa, Turkana, Swahili and English.

Leponoto While Leponoto is rather hard of hearing he doesn’t miss a beat. When visitors want a hot shower, Leponoto is there. When camp needs to go up fast its Leponoto who is in charge. Alongside Leponoto works Losorogol, Lemonaa and Lokomoiro.

Losorogol Losorogol’s nickname is BFG, the big friendly giant because he towers over all his family and neighbors near Kisima Town in the Karisia Hills. When Losorogol was a warrior he was known to eat an entire goat in one sitting. Losorogol works in the set up and maintence of the camp as well as a tracker on our hikes. Typically when we walk we will bring two trackers who help to carry water, some food, cameras etc. More importantly though they help us to decipher tracks, spot game or to identify trees and plants that they use for various medicines.

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