by Geoffrey Bennett

Never mind the civil unrest in Kenya that has claimed at least 600 lives, displaced a quarter of a million people, and leaves the country's future in the balance.

"We were really hoping our safari would not be cancelled," says Canadian tourist Debbie Shillitto, stretching back on her sun lounger at the Samburu game reserve. "We get all the attention," she says. "It makes me feel special."

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