Savannah & Sea Group Tour 2022

At Basecamp game drives are usually conducted in the early mornings, late afternoon since these are the coolest times of the day when most animals are more active. During the game drive, our knowledgeable Maasai guides will introduce you to life in the savanna and share their infinite knowledge about African wildlife.

Bird walking safari is one of the main activities carried out at Basecamp Masai Mara which is located along the Talek River. Basecamp Masai Mara is surrounded by a wealth of diverse flora and fauna. Over the years we have managed to revive the Talek River ecosystem by planting trees to address the pressing issue of deforestation and ground erosion. The afforestation program has since attracted over 300 bird species that have been recorded in the Masai Mara, including the endemic birds and the other wildlife species that it possesses.

Our cultural visit is conducted in Talek Town led by expert Maasai Guides. Talek is situated just outside of the Masai Mara Reserve and within a 10-minute walk from our camp. Enjoy a unique opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the Maasai as well as the challenges they face.

Just as you wind up your afternoon game drive, your guide will set up for a sundowner drink. Enjoy a selection of drinks, cocktails and delicious biting usually served against the unforgettable backdrop of the African sunset. Most sundowner spots also offer amazing opportunities for a photographic session.

Basecamp Explorer Kenya will establish the Enjolaata Centre in the midst of Basecamp Explorer’s birthplace – the Basecamp Maasai Mara in Talek. The Enjoolata Center is an education and entertainment centre which aims to inspire the Maasai community to come together to make a difference through awareness creation.

Discover the secrets of the African wilderness on foot! You are accompanied by a Maasai, who shows you around. During the tour you can find out all that is worth knowing about tracking, the flora and fauna, the multifaceted bird life and the traditional lifestyle of the locals. Learn from our Maasai, how to make a fire without matches and which local plants and herbs can be used as medicines.

Duration: approx. 1h

This is a real adventure. During the tour, you will be united with nature. Use your senses and eavesdrop the chatter of the animals. You will observe the smaller and larger animals and follow their tracks. The ranger will give you a lot of interesting information about tracking and the diverse flora and fauna. This bush walk is a very unique experience. Refreshments: 1l of water, juice and snacks

Duration: approx. 4 h, morning bush walk

The sunset at Poacher’s Lookout is an unforgettable experience. From there, you can enjoy a breathtaking view on the 5.895 meters Kilimanjaro. You enjoy the beautiful sunset while having a glass of sparkling wine and canapés with the music of »Out of Africa« in the background. A small thatched hut sits on the top of the hill which was used in the past by K.W.S. Rangers to fight poachers.

Distance from Severin Safari Camp to Poacher’s Lookout: approx. 7 km, journey time per way: approx. 15 min,. Recommended time for visit: approx. 1h

Experience the silence of Africa during our night game drive. Equipped with a flashlight you go on night game drive in an open vehicle. You can observe shy and noctural animals under the African sky. When the driver shuts down the engine, you will experience the unique silence in the Kenyan wilderness. Eavesdrop the sounds of the animals near and far. A very special experience!

Duration: 2h, approx. 07:00 pm until 09:00 pm.

Enjoy your breakfast or lunch amid the dreamlike scenery of the African wilderness. For the bush breakfast our team welcomes you with a glass of sparkling wine. For the bush lunch you will enjoy a glass of white or red wine. Here, you can enjoy the real »Out of Africa« feeling - a unique experience.

Let yourself be pampered by us – you just enjoy!

During a private tour through Nguuni Sanctuary you will come close with these animals and an experienced guide will explain interesting things about the flora and fauna of the park. This area is the perfect place for relaxing, whether as a couple or a small group. After the tour you will be welcomed in the giraffe park with a delicious glass of South African wine. There you get the chance to feed these typical African animals and take pictures. During this gorgeous scenery you will enjoy a breathtaking sundowner and the special Kenyan flair.

After the sundowner you sit around the romantic campfire, enjoy a typical Kenyan barbecue and experience a real "safari feeling".

Your city tour starts in the morning and you have the possibility to experience the city with its vibrant activities and sights. You will also visit the Mackinon Market and Hindu Temple amongst other sights. Afterwards your tour leads you to the old fortress Fort Jesus. After inspecting the Fort you stroll through the Old City of Mombasa and to the Old Harbour. You inspect the old Arab dhows which are still being used as the main means of transport. Then you enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch at a special restaurant in the Old Town and afterwards visit the Akamba Woodcarvers Market. The excursion ends in the afternoon.

Explore three typical climate zones along the Coast: beach, palm-tree forest and semiarid area. The tour takes you along the hotel area to some few upper class plots at the creek. Enjoy the breeze of the Indian Ocean! Afterwards you cycle to a traditional Giriama village in a typical palm-tree-forest along the creek and cross an arm of the creek. You can expect a spectacular view over the Mombasa North Coast.

We return to the Severin Sea Lodge with many magnificent impressions.

The perfect trip for families and all guests who are looking for some nature and wildlife in the immediate vicinity of Bamburi Beach.The famous nature park is transformated of a quarry wasteland into an ecological area of forest, grasslands and ponds with walking trails for you to view the fenced wildlife, such as hippo, giraffe, antelope, buffalo and mammals, as well as bird species and many others. The sections of the park include the game sanctuary, crocodile pens, giraffe feeding, a huge reptile park, fish farm and palm gardens. It is a zoo-like experience but based on rehabilitated land. Take a beautiful picture while feeding the giraffes and view the stunning wrestling of crocodiles during feeding time.

Join us and discover the versatile area around Malindi. At daybreak our trip starts northbound. The drive leads us towards colorful Kenyan villages and green coastal forests. Our first stop will be at the fascinating Mida Creek. The small estuary has a huge number of bird species and mangrove forests. A guide will lead us through conservation area where you get the chance to explore the biodiversity of all native species. Did you know that the area is very popular for its pink flamingos?

A stunning view is promised by the ‚dancing bridge‘. From this lookout you can go for a special walk high above the mangrove forest. Nearby we can find our next stop, the ruined city Gede. It will tell you a lot of interesting stories about the history and the everyday life of original inhabitants.

For lunchtime we are welcomed in a beautiful with a scenic view to Mida Creek. Did you ever try typical Kenyan food? It is such a delicious experience! Our drive continues to a small Portuguese church ‚Vasco da Gama Pillar‘. The tower is placed on a cliff above the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the gorgeous view along the coast before we start the way back to your beach hotel.

During this excursion you witness how the sky builds up to a magical scenery and hear the waves within the atmospheric silence swashing to the bow of an old sail ship. Your dhow safari starts at about 5:00 pm.

The evening begins with an unhurried sailing trip through the water streets of Mtwapa Creek. The sun sets slowly and the impressing Baobab trees and the little local villages build the perfect scenery for your souvenir photo.