July is a funny month in Kenya - the rains should have stopped by now, and the cooler months have set in. Nairobi is grey all day, but up north at the camp the days are sunny, with a nice breeze. It’s a great month for walking safaris as it’s not too hot!

The whole of Lolldaiga Hills are covered in a unique flowering plant called the Ol’daiga plant. They flower just once a year, after the rains, and have a distinct yellow flower that makes the whole conservancy look like it is wrapped up in a yellow coat to keep warm in the cold months!

The Safari Series sat down with Acting Chief of Makurian Ranch, Maurine Lecher, to discuss how she is breaking barrier in her region by being the first ever female in a leadership role - an unusual achievement that goes against traditional gender roles in her culture.