May 2025

Great Plains Conservation Safari Sightings May 2025 5

Wildlife. Wonder. Witnessed. Watch Wildlife Wednesday

For some reason, our guests had a bumper lion month. From Duba Plains to Selinda, from the Maasai Mara to Tembo Plains, the most extraordinary sightings have been thrilling our guests. Still, the lion and hyena battles stand out as being reminiscent of Eternal…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer28 May 2025

Great Plains World Bee Day bees in tree trunk

General Watch Wednesday

A World Without Bees

Someone once said that Einstein remarked, "If the bee disappeared from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live." Sayings and rumours resemble a swarm of bees. In celebration of World Bee Day,…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer22 May 2025

2025GP Collective Cape Town Like a Local 3

General The Great Plains Collective

Delving into Cape Town like a local

DELVING INTO CAPE TOWN LIKE A LOCAL Cape Town isn’t just a destination—it’s a vibe. Whether it's sipping vintage wines on a private estate, exploring secret spots by helicopter, or enjoying a typical South African braai on the slopes of Table Mountain, the chosen partners…

Aimee Theron19 May 2025

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Culinary and Dining

Mind Relaxer – Cocktail Recipe

Shared by KK Barman at Mara Nyika Camp, Kenya Cocktail Inspiration Behind the bar stood Ken, aka KK, a bartender with a calm demeanour and a deep appreciation for the power of mindfulness. He believed that a carefully crafted drink could…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer9 May 2025

Great Plains Conservation Cocktail recipe Bushy but Bougie 1

Culinary and Dining

Bushy but Bougie – Cocktail Recipe

Shared by Rolex Bartender at Mara Plains Camp, Kenya Inspiration of this Cocktail Recipe The creation of this cocktail was inspired by my early interest in bar knowledge, back when I was a waitress intern. The bartender would often let…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer9 May 2025

Great Plains Conservation Cocktail recipe Blueberry Mist Dismas

Culinary and Dining

Blueberry Mist – Cocktail Recipe

Shared by Dismas Asutsi Barman at ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya Blueberry Mist with non-alcoholic option, Blueberry lemonade Inspiration In a world where convenience often overshadows quality, I stand as a true craftsman behind the bar. With years of experience in…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer9 May 2025

Great Plains Conservation Cocktail recipe Expeditions Secret

Culinary and Dining

Expedition’s Secret – Cocktail Recipe

Shared by Faith Bartender at Mara Expedition Camp, Kenya Inspiration for this gin cocktail Gin lovers inspired this drink. It is a simple, minty, vibrant, well-balanced, refreshing cocktail that gin lovers can enjoy around our Expedition Camp's TV (evening's fire)…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer9 May 2025

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Culinary and Dining

Green Plains – Cocktail Recipe

Shared by Sammy Bartender at Mara Plains Camp, Kenya Inspiration for this Mara Plains cocktail The inspiration behind this cocktail is to give guests an adventurous drinking experience, just like the adventurous safaris we offer at Mara Plains. The Mara Plains…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer9 May 2025

Wildlife. Wonder. Witnessed. Watch Wildlife Wednesday

A World Without Bees

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Blueberry Mist – Cocktail Recipe

Expedition’s Secret – Cocktail Recipe

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