“I thought I was going to Kenya for the wildlife—and it was wonderful; like Animal Planet to the fifth power, an over-the-top experience for a mountain trekker and river runner like me—but the people, particularly in Maji Moto, are what I brought home tucked into some special niche of my soul. Salaton’s campaign to merge the traditional lifeways and spiritual wisdom of the Maasai with the modern world of literacy, education, globalism, and cell phones is fascinating and worthy. And it was stunning to be welcomed by him and his people as if we were members of their extended family, even joining them in blessing fire and in sending a cohort of boys off for their life-changing manhood ritual. Africa runs deep; Susan’s insight and expertise reveal the path to this ancient and little-visited river.” ~ Bob, Concord, California

“Thank you so much for the incredible trip you planned. I can’t stop thinking about all the extraordinary experiences we had in Kenya. I’ve done little at work this week…mostly showing up and telling people about the trip, the great work of Asante Africa Foundation…and of course, having our own personal Maasai warriors take care of us!” ~ Don, San Francisco, California

“Over the last twenty years, I have been blessed to be in Africa many times, from a visit in the 80’s to our Peace-Corps volunteer daughter in West Africa and ending with a month spent in Kenya in 2013 with Susan Deslaurier Olofson. I chose travel with Susan because I wanted “giving-back” trip. Her deep cultural knowledge of the country and connections with local communities enabled her to plan an experience with access to local city and village medical facilities where I was embedded with their staff to learn from them and share my passion for maternal health. I can only hope that what they gained from me was one-tenth of the joy, experience and knowledge I gained from them. And just for the record, I am six weeks shy of my 75th birthday…don’t ever let anyone tell you you’re “too old” for adventure!” ~ Sherry Green, Portland, Oregon

“I spent 15 days in Kenya with my 19 year old daughter, arranged by Susan and it could not have been better. She customized the experience exactly to what we were looking for – time in the Masaii village of Maji Moto where we could volunteer at the local school, and safari led by Masaii warriors who know the animals and land better than anyone, then time on the Indian Ocean to just relax by the warm waves.I really appreciate that Susan selects lodging and camps that have a connection to a social mission. You feel not like you are a tourist, but rather part of an extended family eager to take care of each other. She also is completely reachable the entire time we were continents away, by phone, email or text, so if there’s a glitch or a change needed, she could help us through it. I HIGHLY recommend using her travel company. It is incredibly respectful of the country you visit, the people who live there, and your needs for a fantastic experience.” ~ Marie, Berkeley, California