Eco-luxury & Conservation in the Land of the Maasai

Although a lengthy drive from Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve rewards its guests with untouched, acacia-spotted savannahs, and riverine forests growing along the banks of the crocodile-crowded waters of the Ewaso Ng’iro. Once inaccessible to the broader public, Samburu could flourish undisturbed and now offers visitors excellent game-viewing.  A bird-watchers paradise, Samburu is home to over 350 species, including various kinds of vultures, kingfishers, and sunbirds. Visitors can also spot cheetah, lion, and leopard in the park along with other large game such as elephants, buffalo, and hippos. Smaller inhabitants include baboons, warthog, and various...

Highlights

• Its inaccessibility in the past has allowed the fauna and flora in Samburu to flourish 
• The Ewaso Ng’iro that runs through the park promises excellent game-spotting, as it is the main water source in the reserve
• Home to all three big cats: leopard, lion, and cheetah 
• Elsa (the lioness of Born Free fame) and the oryx-adopting lioness, Kamunyak, are Samburu National Reserve’s most famous residents

The Sera Community Conservancy links three groups that reside in the area. Working together, they're able to work on sustainability and conserve the precious nature that they all share. The Sera Rhino Sanctuary was established in 2015, making great strides in the re-introduction of the wild rhino in the area.  Witness the exquisite creatures that roam these rangelands, from the endangered Grevy Zebra to the majestic elephant, both of which have had an increase in sightings over the years. The black rhino, one of the most vulnerable species in Africa, has been repopulated, allowing guests to see this impressive animal in the wild once again. Local cultural...

Highlights

• Contribute to the re-introduction of the black Rhino 
• Witness rival cultures share their heritage
• Trek through untouched nature to find rare creatures

An eco-friendly & authentic safari experience

The Mara Conservancies were created in order to protect Kenya’s wildlife, a large amount of which roam about migratory corridors outside yet adjacent to national parks. The conservancies have merged various farms and plots of land to create the Mara Conservancies, which are leased out by the landowners for tourism purposes. Here, visitors are offered the ultimate safari, with the lowest tourism densities, outstanding game-viewing, and genuine cultural interactions. Eco-friendly restrictions have been put in place, controlling the number of camps and tents that may be erected within the conservancies. This has limited the amount of people holidaying in the...

Highlights

• Experience a more intimate safari experience away from the crowds 
• The Mara Conservancies are committed to conservation, community upliftment, and transparent revenue distribution among the Maasai landowners
• Incredible game-viewing opportunity—popular predators and a huge number of grazers
• The restrictions placed on the space between lodge’s, and the amount of guests allowed at each ensure that guests will feel truly immersed in their surrounds