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What is the wildebeest migration?

wildebeests wading across a river

Most people’s knowledge of the Wildebeest Migration comes from documentaries on National Geographic or the iconic Lion King Movie. Despite this, many know very little about this fascinating wildlife event. So, we’ll kick this off by answering the question, what is the wildebeest migration?

The Wildebeest migration, also known as the Masai Mara Migration, the Serengeti Migration, and Gnu Migration, is the movement of large herds of animals between the Mara and Serengeti across the Mara River. During the Migration, there are up to 1000 animals per km2 visible from space. In 2007, it was made the 8th wonder of the world and was also ranked one…

February 27, 2023 dev Blog

Are Elephants in Kenya Extinct?

An image of an elephant in the savanna throwing sand on itself.

We love elephants for their majestic size and intelligence. It’s impressive how an elephant can remember someone or an event several decades later. Unfortunately, you’ve heard claims that elephants in Kenya are going extinct, which concerns you. Is there any truth to this?

According to the WWF Kenya (World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya), the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) categorizes the African Elephant as’ vulnerable.’ According to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), it’s also on the red list of threatened species.

The African elephant is key to Kenya’s economic…

February 27, 2023 dev Blog

7 tips for Active Safaris in Kenya

Kenya is among the most sought after destinations in Africa for its classic beauty made up of mountains, lakes, beaches and savannah grasslands. Its attractions provide the perfect ground for active travel trips. Below are 7 tips for active Safaris in Kenya.Read More

February 26, 2017 dev Blog , , , ,

What to Pack for an African Safari

Packing for an African safari can be more challenging than one would assume. First, there are strict weight restrictions on your luggage by airlines as well as charter air carriers. It is therefore, important to consider this aspect before all else. Africa is not as hot as most people assume, it has varying weather patterns. Generally the weather is perfect and your clothes may take at most a day or two to get dry during the wet season. The third aspect to consider while packing for an African safari is the kind of safari you wish to undertake since each type of safari has unique needs with regards to clothing and activity-related gear.Read More

February 26, 2017 dev Blog , , , , , , , ,

8 Things to do In Maasai Mara Game Reserve

The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is renowned as a great wildlife viewing destination in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. It is quite an exciting destination with a diverse array of wildlife including Zebras, Thomson’s gazelles and the unmistakable big five. Exploring the Maasai Mara offers a memorable experience through different activities, which make it a must visit destination for those with a travel bug.

Here are eight exciting activities that will make your experience of the Maasai Mara thrilling encounter while on your safari in Kenya.

  1. Sundowners

Sundowner in Maasai Mara Game Reserve

You might have heard of a sundowner, but you have to experience it to get the feel of how relaxing it…

February 15, 2017 dev Blog , , , ,

Fun things to do in the Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti National Park boasts as being Africa’s most popular nature park. It is awash with wildlife and scenic landscapes. It has the greatest population of terrestrial wildlife migration and dense populations of the big five in its vast savannah plains. It is ideally, a tourist’s haven and widely regarded as a natural wonder among Africa’s tourist destinations.

A gamedrive in the Serengeti National Park

There are literary dozens of activities that you can enjoy in Serengeti and this article highlights the top 5 things to do in the Serengeti.

  1. Take a Game Drive

The first activity you should consider to do in the Serengeti is taking a game drive. Game drives are…

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5 Great Tips for an Affordable Luxury Safari in Kenya

At first, the dream of going on a luxury Safari in Kenya may seem like an expensive and somehow overwhelming and undertaking. For a lot of people, it is quite off-putting especially with regards to the costs involved.  This article aims at giving you five top tips for realizing an affordable African Safari without a burdening financial overdraft. In fact, these tips will guide on how to book and enjoy a memorable African Safari with a complete experience of both the adventurous game drives and wildlife sightings in an incredible accommodation facilities at a friendly budget.

Luxury Swimming Pool with Waterfall

  1. Travel during the low season

Traveling during the low season is a…

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Top 10 Romantic Getaways in Kenya

For most folks the idea of a romantic getaway is quite an exciting prospect, but they error in finding an all-inclusive destination with all facilities for a fully-catered experience. However, Kenya has numerous top-notch getaway destinations with unique cuisines and private beaches which make an ideal romantic experience for coziness and relaxation.

Below are the top 10 renowned romantic escapes in Kenya!

  1. The Kiangazi house

The Kiangazi House - A romantic getaway in NaivashaThe kiangazi house is beautiful country house with beatific views of the Great Rift Valley encompassing the sceneries of both Lake Naivasha and Lake Oloidien. This is a perfect destination for couples in which there is a lot of wildlife…

January 31, 2017 dev Blog

Tips for Eco-friendly Safari in Kenya

Visitors cycling as an eco-friendly Safari Activity

An eco-friendly Safari implies an environmentally conscious travel that incorporates the activities of protecting and conserving the environment. You can be part of the eco-friendly safari community in Kenya by hiring and working with tour operators who appreciate eco-friendliness for a sustainable environmental impact.

Here are 5 tips on how to actualize an Eco-Friendly Safari in Kenya.

  1. Chose camps and lodges that operate under the eco-friendly philosophy

You can find them by simply doing a google based research before booking your travel package. All you need is to find a tour operator who operates in an eco-hotel and ecology setup for the needs of a green traveler….

January 31, 2017 dev Blog , , , , , , , ,

Happy New Year 2017

We had a great year 2016. We are looking forward to a very exciting year 2017. Already, we have departures in January and progressively we have safari bookings throughout the year. We still have our scheduled safaris running where you get to visit David Sheldrick wildlife Trust 3 units; The Nairobi nursery, Ithumba in Tsavo East National Park and Umani Springs in Kibwezi Forest. This Safari is specifically in support of Dr. Daphne Sheldrick work. You can check here

We also have wild fun and beach holidays safaris all lined up. On the fun side, we are exploring…

January 3, 2017 dev Blog