2014

Adorn Your Dog With A Maasai Beaded Dog Collar

They Are Here! Several years ago when I was in Africa hanging out with my good friend Patrick we decided to start a small business together. Patrick, a Maasai warrior, wanted to help out the women of his village who must walk 6km to get water everyday. That is just who Patrick is and it’s […]

2013

Adorn Your Dog With A Maasai Beaded Dog Collar

They Are Here! About a year ago when I was in Africa hanging out with my good friend Patrick we decided to start a small business together. Patrick, a Maasai warrior, wanted to help out the women of his village who must walk 6km to get water everyday. That is just who Patrick is and […]

A Very Proud Day

As I write this blog I am grinning from ear to ear as I have just returned from the graduation ceremony of my “rafiki” (friend) Patrick Olepapatiti who graduated with a degree in international business administration from United States International University. The campus of USIU, which has a student population of about 5000, is a […]

2012

Supporting The Maasai And Making Your Dog Beautiful

Giving Back Part 1 I feel very fortunate and lucky to be able to not only go to Africa every year, but also to introduce people to Africa and help them realize that “bucket list” dream of going on Safari.  Ever since I founded my safari company, I have been looking for a way to […]

Meet my Maasai Rafiki of Kenya – Patrick Olepapatiti

In 2000 my wife Diane and I made our first trip to Africa.  We are an example of what happens to people who go to Africa – it gets under your skin. While the African wildlife and wilderness is magical, it is your bond with the people you meet that will last a lifetime.  There […]