Situated along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably, just 20 minutes from the city centre, wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.
As one of the sixteen conservancies that are part of the renowned Maasai Mara, the Ol Kinyei Conservancy is a pristine wilderness area characterised by open savannah plains, riverine forests, springs, rivers, and rolling hills. The conservancy is inhabited by a wide variety of animal species for which the Mara is famous including lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, and wild dog. The wildebeest migration also passes through Ol Kinyei when herds from the eastern plains of Loita join the migration to the Mara Reserve. An impressive array of bird species also inhabit the park, including grey crowned crane, lesser flamingo, and some exciting endemic species. Visitors can look forward to morning, evening, and late-night game drives guided walks with expert local Maasai guides and drinking sundowners at a number of scenic points within the conservancy.
Set on Kenya’s beautiful Lamu Archipelago, Manda Island is known for its pristine beaches and amazing atmosphere. Dotted with palm-thatch cottages which offer visitors a barefoot luxury experience, and lapped by calm crystal waters, the shores are simply paradisiacal. The surrounding area is renowned for its excellent marlin fishing, fascinating historic towns, and the ancient-baobab encircled Manda Settlement. Visitors can sample an array of fresh seafood, enjoy a variety of watersports, and take a traditional dhow cruise. Other popular activities include kitesurfing, fishing, windsurfing, game drives, historical tours, and scenic flights.
