Kenia safaris - Tsavo olifant
With the exception of the north, where colourful nomadic tribes survive the harsh desert climate, Kenya consists of tropical rainforests and vast savannah landscapes that offer shelter to a huge variety of game. It's not without reason that the first safaris were carried out in Kenya. Kenya is also a country of snow-covered mountains, flamingo-pink lakes, spectacularly steep hills and volcanoes, and - last but not least - wildebeest migration.
Many people think that Kenya is a destination for mass tourism and, as a result, that there is a dire shortage of small lodges. Mass tourism is indeed rampant in many places here - you may well see 20 minibuses at once at certain places in the savannahs, as well as groups of tourists being led by tour guides who only allow their holiday-makers a few minutes to look at their surroundings before shepherding them onwards. We do not offer these types of holidays however, because similar, better alternatives exist, such as being taken on safari by the lodge and ranch owners who have been living in the bush for all their lives and know it like the backs of their hands. They will show you the highlights of their beautiful country, so that you can surrender to your feelings of awe for as long as you like.
In other words, we enjoy offering well-balanced safaris that are completely tailored to your wishes. Kenya was the first country in which safaris were carried out and we like to take people on traditional safaris, which means staying in small intimate lodges or tented camps, going on evening and walking safaris with the guarantee that you will be accompanied by the best rangers that Africa has to offer - rangers that descend from the trackers who accompanied the pioneers from the early pioneering years. Instead of rattling off ready-made stories, they will put their heart and soul - and extensive, firsthand knowledge of the country - into showing you the most beautiful parts of their country; without encountering any other vehicles. These rangers guarantee you a safari that the minibus drivers couldn't even dream of reaching.
Kenya's lively and multi-faceted capital Nairobi is transforming from what was once a stop-over or pit-stop city, to a destination in its own right. You can spend a day here to acclimatise and get used to the 2,000-metre altitude.
Kenya has an extremely varied landscape and the largest diversity of game in all of Africa. Shaba is mostly definitely a reserve for Africa lovers - for those who attach more importance to the experience itself than to the high concentrations of game. At Samburu you can enjoy the phenomenal views across Rift Valley. You can also enjoy the nature and views of the breathtaking Laikipia Plateau. Game, cattle and human beings live here in perfect harmony with nature, which is a textbook example of the tourism of the future: eco-tourism. Meru National Park, to the northeast of Mount Kenya, is without a doubt one of Kenya's wildest and least frequently visited parks.
The Masai Mara is particularly famed for its one million wildebeest, which migrate northwards every year from Serengeti in Tanzania. In addition to animals, this migration also unfortunately attracts large numbers of tourists. This is why we have chosen an area where small lodges are situated, so that you are not bothered by these masses of tourists. Lake Nakuru National Park is the place to see flamingos and both black and white rhinos. The amazing colours of Lake Natron are a result of the blue algae that thrive in the saltwater of the lake. Every year millions of lesser flamingos alight here.
Amboseli is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. The magnificent backdrop of Kilimanjaro is particularly impressive during good weather. The Chyulu Hills and the wilderness set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro form an unspoilt part of Africa, where the Masai shepherds have been living on the open plains with their cattle for many centuries. The national park covers the eastern side of the hills and the western side is part of the West Chyulu Game Reserve, which is owned by the Masai. Tsavo is the largest safari destination in Kenya and it has one of the largest game reserves in the world.
The coast is a great designation at which to end your safari. You can book a private villa at the southern coastal resort of Diani Beach and snorkel, sail, or simply put your feet up and relax on Funzi Island. The old city of Lamu, which is located on an island of the same name on the north coast of Kenya, is one of the best-preserved Swahili settlements in East Africa.
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