Slowing the pace on safari
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Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
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Running Wild - A Carrier collection
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Slowing the pace
on safari
Excitement and safari should always belong in the same sentence, yet for some, the beauty of escape comes with slowing down - appreciating the efforts behind such extraordinary experiences.
To leisurely experience far-flung destinations is to immerse yourself in another world entirely – in this case, one often seen only on screen. Serial safari-goers understand the awe that accompanies breaking the fourth wall of a real-life wildlife documentary (and with their ever-increasing popularity, an appreciation of the initiatives allowing us to explore in exclusivity). Centred on going at your own pace, here is a relaxed roam through the length and breadth of Kenya to witness the conservation success stories lived out each day. See Craig the big tusker saunter below Mount Kilimanjaro; learn how conservation crosses borders with the Big Life Foundation; and track once near-extinct species at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. This itinerary proves the magic we see on screen is by no means fabricated
Itinerary
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- Head towards Amboseli National Park to meet members of the Big Life Foundation; join them on a walking safari, showcasing their successful protection of rhinos and big tusker.
- See first-hand the tracking techniques used across the Kimana wildlife corridor with a tracker dog demonstration, meeting the canines keeping the area free from poaching.
- Visit the Mara Elephant Project and Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to see how these gentle giants are protected, rescued and rehabilitated across both the Maasai Mara and northern Kenya.
- Take to the skies on a scenic helicopter adventure, exploring the southern Sugata Valley; soar over volcanoes, stop to swim in natural springs and enjoy coffee beside Mount Silali.
- Spend time with the experts in animal monitoring, learning how technology is used to track and identify the likes of lions and rhinos in immersive conservation experiences in Loisaba.
- Pass an afternoon in the company of the Samburu tribe, delighting in traditional dancing and beadwork on a short sojourn to
the Samburu village.
- Awake before dawn to soar into the sunrise on a hot air balloon adventure, with a champagne breakfast to follow.
- Spend a night sleeping out under clear skies in Loisaba, with only stars glittering overhead.
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Angama Amboseli, Kimana Sanctuary
Settled in the Kimana Sanctuary, this hotspot for elephant sightings pairs perfectly with uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro; expect a slow-paced safari underpinned by family-owned, independent luxury.
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Mara Plains Camp, Maasai Mara
A joint venture with Great Plains Conservation and the local Maasai community, this environmentally friendly camp prides itself on personal service and excellent guiding.
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Elewana Kifaru House, Muchiene
Crowds are nowhere to be seen in northern Kenya; bush breakfasts, quiet game drives, and spectacular sundowners are on the agenda, sighting rare species of rhino and zebra.
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Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs, Laikipia
Let home feel a world away out in the African bush; beds are perfectly placed to see sunrise before heading out in search of the Big Five.
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“Through responsible tourism, we are able to balance wildlife conservation with sustainable economic growth, ensuring that both the wildlife and local communities benefit.”
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