WILD CHILD SAFARIS - A Family Adventure in Kenya

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Surrounded by 12 acres of private land, within 140 acres of indigenous forest, the iconic Giraffe Manor is famous for its resident herd of Rothschild giraffe that casually wander around the spectacular grounds. Stay in the original manor house offering six rooms: Betty, Daisy, Jock, Lynn, Marlon and the Karen Blixen Suite or the Garden Manor also offering six rooms: Salma, Edd, Arlene, Helen, Kelly and the Finch Hatton Suite. Each room enjoys views over the sanctuary and the giraffe experience offered to guests is the same regardless of which area of the house they are staying in. Your family can expect beautifully furnished, elegant rooms that include romantic four-poster beds and well-appointed ensuite bathrooms.

At Giraffe Manor, breakfasts are a fun-filled affair. Not only can you tuck into a mouth-watering menu, you are likely to be interrupted by one of the friendly giraffes poking its head through the window in search of a treat – such fun for the whole family. Lunch on light meals and kick-start an evening with refreshing cocktails served around a crackling fire, followed by superb gourmet dinners in the inviting dining room.

Those in need of pampering can soothe weary limbs with a massage, whilst the energetically-inclined can enjoy invigorating workouts at the gym. Wonderful family activities at Giraffe Manor include excursions to the nearby Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Karen Blixen Museum or relaxing walks in the forest on the estate.

What we love about Giraffe Manor

• It is the only place in the world where you can feed and photograph the giraffe over your breakfast table, view them from your front door and peer at them from your bedroom window.
• Enjoy guided walks through the surrounding forests and learn about the traditional uses of the varied flora, view some of the 180 bird species and perhaps meet a warthog or bushbuck.
• Relax with a wonderful spa treatment using products by Healing Earth, a premium organic brand inspired by ancient African healing traditions.

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Lewa Wilderness is situated on the edge of one of Kenya’s most private game sanctuaries, the wildlife-rich Lewa Conservancy. Guests are accommodated in charming cottages which include spacious bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, fireplaces and verandas.

Guest areas include a cosy sitting room, an open-air dining area and a saltwater pool boasting breathtaking panoramas of the valley below. Healthy and delicious meals are prepared with fresh produce from the lodge’s verdant organic garden. Adventures include game drives into the wildlife-rich Lewa Conservancy, camel riding, nature walks, horseriding, tennis and cultural visits to a nearby Maasai village. Those in need of leisure time can simply relax with a book in the pretty garden or take a refreshing dip in the inviting pool.

What we love about Lewa Wilderness

• Join an enlightening cultural excursion to a Maasai cultural homestead on Ngwesi, the neighbouring wildlife scheme that the lodge has helped to establish.
• Take a flight to Rutundu, a beautiful montane farm on Mt Kenya that offers superb trout fishing.
• Customized daily safaris will educate you on the area’s flora, fauna, animal behaviour, conservation and history.
• For avid birders ask your guide to take you on an early morning walk about the lodge garden to find the resident birds.
• Ask your guide to take you on a walk either along the river bed or for the more enthusiastic walkers a walk over the hills.
• Enjoy a camel back safari with your Masai guide.

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Sprawled along the Saparingo River on the edge of the Oloololo escarpment, where riverine forest meets the sweeping plains in the seasonal path of the awe-inspiring Great Migration, the camp provides an authentic dose of African wildlife, delivered with legendary Kenyan hospitality.

Set on a private concession, with abundant iconic wildlife and panoramic Masai Mara views, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp dazzles with its contemporary safari feel.

With timeless interiors that are simple yet sophisticated and stylish, the Camp enhances guests’ sense of privacy and enjoyment. 12 Classic tents, 20 Superior tents and eight Superior View tents, are laid out in immaculate grounds, with leisurely groups of warthog feeding right outside the tent doors. Maasai-inspired interiors firmly entrench &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp as the unrivalled luxury tented camp of its size in the greater Mara.

Massive windows in the spacious guest areas invite the Mara inside and incorporate split-level spaces where guests can relax and unwind. Pick and choose delicious ingredients from the organic garden and enjoy convivial conversations in the inviting interactive kitchen. Treat yourself to holistic healing in the massage tent, indulge in a rejuvenating treatment or browse the Safari Shop, offering the finest Kenyan handicrafts. The rim-flow swimming pool, literally on the edge of the Mara, boasts one of the world’s most extraordinary views.

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Considered by many as the finest villas on the east African coast, the Alfajiri Villas is perfectly situated on popular Diani Beach, an hour south of Mombasa. Perfect for small groups, guests can choose from three villa options: Cliff, Garden or Beach – each with a stunning ocean view, sublimely spacious and breathtakingly decorated to reflect the traditions of the region or the spectacular natural surrounds. The four-bedroomed villas include lovely ensuite bathrooms, a lounge and a large veranda with a private gazebo.

Guest areas include large verandas, lush gardens and a swimming pool at the edge of a small cliff jutting into the sea. Feast on impossibly fresh seafood and Mediterranean-inspired menus, paired with a selection of fine wines. The retreat’s chefs will expertly design tailor-made menus served in the comforts of your villa. Golf enthusiasts will be thrilled with the 18-hole championship golf course, located just two minutes away. Non-golfers can throw on their fins and explore the coral reef on a snorkelling trip, relax with a massage or, at an additional cost, can partake in a scuba diving adventure, deep-sea fishing, kite surfing, quad biking or safari activity.

What we love about Alfajiri Villas

• Ask your personal butler for your favourite sundowner and unwind in your rim-flow swimming pool after a successful day of adventures.
• Grab your kikoy, suntan lotion and glasses, and head to the beach to soak up the warm Kenyan sun.
• Embark on a fun-filled dhow trip and enjoy a delectable seafood lunch during your journey.