Ultimate Kenyan Safari
Year Round but try to avoid April & May long rains
11 Days/10 Nights
Accommodation: luxury private lodges and camps in private conservation areas
Sustainable: supporting local Masai communities and the wildlife with low impact approach to tourism
Destinations on the Safari:
Lewa Conservancy
Spanning over thousands of hectares of vast open savannah grasslands in northern Kenya, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is home to the world’s largest population of Grevy’s zebra and the largest population of Kenya’s rhino.
Renowned as a pioneer and leader in responsible tourism, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy actively advances and develops community engagement and wildlife conservation. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as an important sanctuary for a large selection of wildlife including the endangered black rhino as well as the white rhino.
Lewa offers visitors the opportunity to have close encounters with these prehistoric creatures against an unspoilt backdrop, making it one of Kenya’s top game-viewing destinations.
Boasting one of the highest wildlife densities in Kenya, the park is also inhabited by elephants, lions, buffalo, wild dogs, giraffes, cheetahs, and over 400 bird species. It is a Big Five destination but so much more than that.
Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy
The Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy lies nestled in the Matthews Mountain Range, spreading over 340,000 hectares at the heart of Kenya.
The conservancy is run by the local Samburu community, said to be one of the lost tribes of Israel who celebrate Judaic culture and live in close harmony with the land, plants, and animals.
The landscapes here, characterised by mighty purple peaks, vast bushlands and forests of cycad and juniper, have slowly welcomed back several threatened animal species, and visitors can look forward to seeing buffalo, leopard, lions, Grevy’s zebra, De Brazza colobus monkey, reticulated giraffe, kudu, and wild dog.
In the northern part of the conservancy, the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is home to large numbers of these gentle giants.
Activities not-to-be-missed at Namunyak include guided forest walks, night-time game viewing, birdwatching, and taking part in Samburu traditional activities.
Olare Motorogi Conservancy
The Olare Motorogi Conservancy is an 85 square kilometre expanse of prime private wilderness in southwest Kenya; part of the Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem and wildlife dispersal zone.
The conservancy lies immediately to the northwest of the main Maasai Mara Reserve. Tourism is limited to a maximum of 94 beds which maximizes the client’s wilderness experience and minimizes the environmental impact of tourism.
Open hills provide a habitat for a diverse range of grazers, including giraffes, zebras, hartebeests, and warthogs. These herds attract large numbers of predators, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. In between the hills run a number of small seasonal streams, fringed by stretches of forest which are home to a broader range of species including baboons, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and leopards.
Diani Beach
With its gorgeous palm trees, powder white sand, and glistening azure waters, Diani Beach is a popular resort area on Kenya’s magnificent Indian Ocean shoreline, about 30 kilometres south of Mombasa.
Warm seas and exquisite coral reefs are the ideal environments for water-based activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, and boat safaris. Divers are likely to see turtles, mantas, barracuda and, if lucky, possibly even the elusive whale shark, the planet’s largest animal.
Don’t miss the Colobus Conservation, a wonderful sanctuary for these fascinating endangered primates; the Shimba Hills National Reserve which offers an exceptional safari experience; and the nearby Kisite Marine National Park, known for its dolphin and turtle sightings.
An array of excellent shops and alluring sea-facing restaurants completes the package of this destination.
Overview
For safari and wildlife lovers who wish to avoid the crowds and engage in a low impact sustainable safari, in comfort!
Inside your own private conservancy area where vehicle numbers are restricted and no minibuses!
Expert guides to help you spot and learn about the resident wildlife and their habits. Comfortable en-suite tented camps and lodges with adjoining family tent options.
Low Impact Sustainable Tourism – supporting the local communities and wildlife – by giving back and not harassing the animals.
Highlights
- Authentic sustainable safari experience
- Big Five Safari and much more!
- Supporting the local Masai and Sambuar Communities
- Learn about the wildlife from expertly trained guides
- Private conservancy areas which limit numbers of visitors/vehicles and allows for night drives and walking safaris
- Pristine exclusive conservancy areas allow for night game drives to find nocturnal species and predators
- Escorted walks allows you to explore the African bush on foot (safely with expert trained guides)
- All inclusive safari - transfers, meals, local drinks and game viewing activities
- Giving back to the local communities
- Visit three of Kenya’s best private wildlife conservancies/reserves
- Perfect post safari beach retreat with warm Indian Ocean waters for relaxing, snorkelling, diving or sailing
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