The Singularity
I was already on the road when Nazir’s call came in. I hardly ever take calls when I am driving unless they are from other tour operators or park officers.…
Heartburn
That afternoon, a sudden shower arrived while we were out collecting pine cones and dried flower petals to make potpourri. The sun was still out and we got soaked searching…
The Scales of Libra
The following morning, we woke up to Celeste’s scratching on the door and realised that we’d fallen asleep halfway through Ad Astra. My guests had booked a nighttime game drive…
The One Who Called Me Cheri
That night, I lay awake feeling a lightness I had never known was possible. Beside me, Nazir was breathing shallowly, wide awake too. Outside, it was so dark and still…
Creamy Delights
That night, we ate boiled rice, steamed vegetables and butter chicken under the warm, orange glow of a solar bulb. “This is really good,” I said between mouthfuls. “Not too…
The Firstborn
With the last embers of the sun fading behind a cloud, the trill of crickets and chirrup of a nightjar filled the air. An evening breeze picked up and carried…
The Pangolin in the Room
The morning of the October tour circuit, I ducked under the shade of a hotel lobby where my guests were staying. It was a few minutes past nine and the…
Rage
That weekend, I was supposed to take a local group on a guided day tour of Nairobi National Park but I woke up feeling fuzzy despite two days’ rest. A…