Kenya's capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city, serving as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Stop for a trip down memory lane with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum made famous from the award winning film Out of Africa. Enjoy a close up view of the endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, whilst the nearby David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust hand rears orphaned elephant and rhinos and rehabilitates them so that they can re-enter the wild. Just outside the city is Nairobi National Park, 113 sq kms of plains, cliffs and forest. The park is home to large herds of Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Giraffe and more. Rhino, Cheetah, and a large number of Lions are all found here, living wild within 20 minutes of the centre of town.
Sandwiched between the Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Park, the Chyulu Hills National Park protects an important water catchment area. This unique habitat features vast grass plains, forested rolling hills and rugged volcanic cones and craters set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Visitors can look for to a wide selection of exciting activities, such as camping, mountain climbing, horse riding, and excellent bird watching. Commonly spotted wildlife include: elephant, bushbuck, eland, leopard, bush pig, reedbuck, buffalo and giraffe. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the longest lava tube in the world.
The Olare Motorogi Conservancy is an 85 square kilometre expanse of prime private wilderness in southwest Kenya; part of the Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem and wildlife dispersal zone. The conservancy lies immediately to the northwest of the main Maasai Mara Reserve. Tourism is limited to a maximum of 94 beds which maximizes the client's wilderness experience and minimizes the environmental impact of tourism. Open hills provide a habitat for a diverse range of grazers, including giraffes, zebras, hartebeests, and warthogs. These herds attract large numbers of predators, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. In between the hills run a number of small seasonal streams, fringed by stretches of forest which are home to a broader range of species including baboons, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and leopards.
The Laikipia region is located to the north-west of Mount Kenya, in the Rift Valley province and has been formed from the conglomeration of private and communal landowners. It is in the central highlands and has wide range of landscapes from open grasslands dotted with kopjes, to basalt hills and dense cedar forests. Due to conservation efforts by the local landowners, the area has become a sanctuary for game and is home to come of Kenya’s most endangered animals such as Black Rhino, Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe.
Located in the heart of East Africa, Kenya shares borders with the Indian Ocean as well as 5 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. The country is named after Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest peak, and is also home to Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world. The scenic Great Rift Valley runs through the country from North to South.
Visitors are drawn to Kenya’s stunning landscapes, incredible wildlife, and rich traditional cultures. The national parks of Kenya are home to a huge diversity of animal species, and the Great Migration of millions of wildebeest from the Serengeti in Tanzania into the Maasai Mara in Kenya is one of the greatest spectacles on earth. From the beautiful white sand beaches of the Indian Ocean to the arid deserts on lake shores to the rolling plains of the Maasai Mara, this iconic East Africa country retains the charm, adventure, and romance of safaris from years gone by.
Desroches Island is the main island of the Amirante Islands, which form part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles. This idyllic little island is protected by a pristine coral reef and is circled by fourteen kilometres of exquisite white-sand beaches. Visitors can look forward to staying at the Desroches Island Resort - the only resort for hundreds of miles. This impressive resort’s sense of exclusivity and isolation along with its excellent service, food and surroundings make it a luxury holidaymaker's dream retreat. Guests can explore the island by bicycle or enjoy the clear reef waters while engaging in numerous water activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, paddle skiing, fishing and scuba diving.
