Piers was born in Nairobi and has lived most of his life in Kenya. He studied environmental science at the University of London, and went on to research camels in northern Kenya obtaining a MPhil again through the University of London in 1985, and a PhD from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in UK in 1997.

 

His career has been based around pastoralist systems and trying to find solutions to the challenges faced keeping livestock in arid lands. His work has taken him to many countries across Africa and the Middle East with organisations such as FARM-Africa, Tufts University, ICRC, FAO and the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) amongst others.

 

 ​​Piers bought his first camel in 1983, and over the years has bought others, and now owns “mlango moja”, a synonym for approximately one hundred camels. Traditionally, it is considered inappropriate to mention actual numbers, and many people believe that such “boasting” attracts the “evil eye” and brings misfortune to the herd. A belief that seems to haunt modern herds too. ​​

 

After dipping in and out of camels safaris over the past 3 decades, Piers and his camel team have made the step to open to up opportunities to others who wish to enjoy this ancient mode of transport and lifestyle.

 

Enjoy a gentler rhythm of life as you walk beside our camels through the wild Samburu landscape. Guided by the Losorigol family — proud Samburu herders and friends who have looked after our camel herd with us for the past 40 years — each journey follows age-old nomadic trails where time slows and the spirit awakens.

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For more on how to book a camel safari get in touch directly.