Widely regarded as one of East Africa’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities, Nairobi sits along the Nairobi River and serves as Kenya’s capital and largest urban centre, acting as a major gateway for safari travel across the country. The city features a growing café culture, active nightlife, and cultural landmarks such as the National Museum of Kenya and the Karen Blixen Museum. Just outside the city centre lies Nairobi National Park, where wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and buffalo, roam against a backdrop of skyscrapers — one of the rare cases in the world where a major national park borders a capital city. Visitors also often stop at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage for close encounters with rescued calves.
Regarded as one of Kenya's last great wilderness areas, the Matthews Range lies in the remote north of Samburu County, between the arid plains of northern Kenya and the Laikipia region. Rising above the surrounding savannah, the range is cloaked in dense indigenous forest, where clear mountain streams, waterfalls, natural rock pools, ancient cycads and rare orchids thrive. The mountains are home to elephants, buffalo, leopards, greater kudu, monkeys and a rich variety of other wildlife, along with more than 200 bird species and an exceptional diversity of butterflies. Guided treks lead through unspoilt landscapes, while the surrounding conservancies offer rewarding wildlife viewing and opportunities to visit local Samburu communities and experience their culture.
Situated in central Kenya, northwest of Mount Kenya and spanning a vast plateau between the Great Rift Valley and the country's northern frontier, Laikipia is a renowned safari and conservation region. Characterised by sweeping savannahs, acacia woodland and dramatic escarpments, it is home to a collection of private conservancies and ranches that support some of East Africa's most important wildlife protection initiatives. Visitors can enjoy guided game drives, walking safaris, and exceptional birdwatching while encountering elephants, lions, Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes and both black and white rhinos. Combining spectacular scenery, diverse wildlife and exclusive safari experiences with a strong commitment to protecting its natural heritage, Laikipia offers a rewarding alternative to Kenya's more traditional safari destinations.
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.
