The Original Ker & Downey Safaris

Name: The Original Ker & Downey Safaris
Address: P. O. Box 86/, Nairobi, 00502, KE
Telephone: +254724252606
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The Original Ker & Downey Safaris LEADING THE WAY FOR 70 YEARS -Since 1946, Ker & Downey has been leading safaris across eastern and southern Africa.

LEADING THE WAY FOR 70 YEARS

Since 1946, Ker & Downey has been leading safaris across eastern and southern Africa, connecting thousands of discerning travellers with the world’s most fabled wilderness. With a peerless guiding pedigree, an exceptional travel network, and a proud history of supporting local communities and conservation, Ker & Downey continues to bring unimaginable luxury to the wildest corners left on Earth.

26/03/2025

Destinations: Botswana

Botswana lies at the heart of Southern Africa, covering almost 582,000 square kilometres of which 39% is set aside for national parks and private concessions.
The country offers extreme comparative ecosystems, from the lush, well-watered green lands of the Okavango Delta, to the harsh arid scrubland of the Kalahari. Whilst animals wander freely across vast reserves, Botswana is home to fewer than 200,000 people, thus its wild places remain relatively undisturbed by man.

Stone Age tools discovered at Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, San paintings in the Tsodilo Hills and the ancient riverbeds of the Savuti, give a glimpse into Botswana’s enticing history, scarcely altered under British colonial administration, which concluded in 1966. Botswana, once one of the poorest countries in Africa, made a timely discovery of diamonds that transformed it into one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The government quickly evolved into a beacon of stability and prosperity, a true African success story.

Botswana is defined by democracy closely aligned with the western concept is the traditional tribal kgotla or traditional law. The people of Botswana exude a sense of national confidence and pride, reflected in their approach to tourism.

The thriving eco-tourism industry is the envy of the continent and the government’s philosophy of low impact is achieved by minimizing numbers at a handsome price. The highly sophisticated approach and emphasis on high-end travel ensure that Botswana remains the African destination for the true safari connoisseur. Botswana is exciting within the comfort of familiarity, however, scratch deeper and this land of staggering beauty consistently assures unsurpassable experiences and adventures. The opportunities to view authentic wildlife interactions are second to none, with more than 160 species of mammals and 600 bird species.

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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24/03/2025

From the unparalleled wildlife spectacles of the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti, to the gorilla-ruled mountains of central Africa, the soul-stirring deserts of Sudan and northern Kenya, to the life-giving waterways of the Okavango Delta, Ker & Downey’s guides know Africa better than anyone – and are better placed to take you there in greater comfort, safety and style.

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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21/03/2025

Testimonial

“We camped in an exclusive game area, with a camp crew of twelve who laughed and sang all day… We were hosted in the finest style imaginable – hot showers, iced sundowners, amazing meals and super-comfortable enormous tents. It hardly felt like camping. When we left, the crew broke camp and moved it to the next location. The bush was left exactly as it had been before”

Sandy and Chuck Drimal

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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19/03/2025

Ker and Downey and Conservation

The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS)

In 1961, Donald Ker and Syd Downey were part of a pioneering group that started the Kenya Wildlife Society (now EAWLS) to promote research, advocacy and community education on the protection of wildlife and vulnerable ecosystems across the region.

Today, EAWLS publishes the Swara magazine, which is the voice of conservation in East Africa. It aims to create a collaborative space for sharing information, enabling useful connections and stimulates better public understanding and debate. EAWLS is also a co-publisher of the East African Journal of Ecology.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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17/03/2025

Safari Destination: South Africa

South Africa is a whole world within one country from fish rich oceans to majestic mountains, award-winning vineyards to arid deserts and wildlife-stalked bushveld to tropical forest.
South Africa is situated at the southern-most tip of the epic and mysterious continent of Africa. It has a land area of 1.2 million square kilometres that stretches from the great Limpopo River in the north to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Agulhas in the south. It is here that two great oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic, meet. The interior of the country is a high plateau, separated from the coastline by a chain of mountains giving South Africa an abundance of highly diverse and dramatic landscapes.

South Africa has had a turbulent recent history, with the release of Nelson Mandela from a 27-year jail sentence initiating the change from the apartheid regime to a multi-racial democracy. Home to approximately 49 million people, South Africa is a melting pot of culture, race, and ancestry with 11 official languages and 7 different ways of saying ‘South Africa.’ This diversity of languages gives an indication of the exotic combinations that makes South Africa truly unique.

This country is the epitome of African culture juxtaposed with the frenetic pace of world progress; a complementary blend of the third world and first world and a dynamic fusion of old-age customs and modern sensibilities.

South Africa’s contrasts are not limited to landscape, culture, and people but also found in flora and fauna. It is a fine depiction of Gondwanan distribution, the third most biologically diverse country in the world and the only country to hose an entire plant kingdom within its borders.

The Rainbow Nation is blessed with magnificent, unspoiled natural splendour and rich cultural heritage and is either a destination its own right or the perfect getaway to other African adventures.

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

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14/03/2025

Did you know you can have a private viewing at Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi when you book a safari with Ker and Downey?

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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12/03/2025

How many lions can you see?

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Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

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10/03/2025

The best way to be a part of the wilderness.

In Kenya, because K&D mobile safaris carry everything with us, we can follow the great migrations discreetly in our vehicles, and pitch our camps in the heart of the action.

Our uniquely luxurious camps enable us to spend days at busy waterholes and salt-licks, soaking up the intricacies of these wild meeting-places – without ever disturbing the land.

Camping in private conservancies and community trust lands also ensures that we are usually the only visitors for hundreds of miles – giving us a uniquely personal perspective of these incredible wilderness areas.

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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05/03/2025

Destination - Namibia

An untamed land of an endless horizon, huge mountain massifs, spectacular canyons, wreck adorned coastlines and the clearest starry night skies witnessed.
Namibia is located in southwest Africa, astride the Tropic of Capricorn and skirted by the South Atlantic Ocean. The climate is characterized by extremes in temperature day to night, summer to winter. The warm dry inland winds and the cold Benguela Current bring into being a mystical morning fog, which penetrates the otherwise rugged, dry and fascinating landscape.

The country remains secluded and remote with a sprinkling of settlements founded by both the ancient and colonial. Namibia has been shaped by recent history; as Germany’s only colony, an influx of German settlers initiated the appropriation of tribal lands causing strained relationships. The subsequent South Africa administration resulted in further deterioration and unrest, however, independence was finally gained in 1990 and the successful transition to a democratic society was swiftly achieved.

From the remoteness of the Kachoveld in the north, home of the enchanting Himba, to the Fish River Canyon in the south, the diversity and natural splendour are overwhelming. The timeless Namib Desert is inhabited by unique plant and animal species that have evolved and adapted in fascinating ways to survive in a land of perceived impossibilities.

The stark imposing Skeleton Coast, a graveyard of
bleached skeletal remains, exhibits the largest land-based seal colony in Southern Africa. In Damarland reside the captivating desert elephants and Black rhino populations, successfully protected through innovative community conservation endeavours. Sossusvlei’s awe-inspiring crescent dunes arise wherever the sand-laden wind deposits, ferrous and strikingly reddish in colour, true sculptures of wind and time.

This hauntingly beautiful and intriguing place questions the idea of the conventional safari and inspires visitors to marvel at the forces of nature. The stunning scenery, pristine wilderness areas, and unique wildlife are a recipe for an unrivalled experience.

03/03/2025

A phenomenal photo of these beautiful reticulated giraffe found only north of the equator in Kenya, can you see what makes the photo extra special?

Comment below when you see it

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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28/02/2025

26/02/2025

ATV (all terrain vehicle)

Just one of the many additional activities you can do when on safari wit Ker and Downey Safaris.

Would you give it a go?

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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24/02/2025

When you stay in a Ker & Downey camp, you can rest assured that you’ll have the best of everything. Our custom-made tents are the largest and roomiest available, with luxurious beds, en suite bathrooms, and private verandas with carefully chosen views. Our camp crews are among the most experienced in Africa, providing unobtrusive and attentive service, and delectable cuisine that consistently draws rave reviews.

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
📧[email protected]
🌐 https://www.rfr.bz/fdffe7d

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21/02/2025

Ker and Downey and conservation

The Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA)

In 1996, Ker & Downey helped to set up the KPSGA to provide a streamlined series of standards by which tour operators and their guides could be measured. This acclaimed body provides a series of voluntary exams for rating professional guides and lodge naturalists, which has become a template for guide accreditation across Africa.

A number of K&D guides are also proud members of other guiding associations across the continent, including the Field Guides Association of South Africa (FGASA).

K&D guides have regularly consulted for field guide associations and guiding schools in their attempts to improve product offerings across the East African region.

er and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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19/02/2025

If this doesn't depict Africa then I don't know what does...

What do you think of when you think of Africa?

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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17/02/2025

Today, Ker & Downey is celebrated as the longest-existing safari outfitter in the world, and the standard-bearer for unsurpassed luxury in some of its last great wild places. So successful has the “K&D” name been that it has been brazenly borrowed by a number of copycat companies in Africa and the West. Yet to this day, no one has come close to emulating the standards, the rich experiences, or the peerless guiding of “The Original Ker & Downey Safaris”.

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
📧[email protected]
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14/02/2025

Hot Air Balloon Safari

The most magical way to whiteness the beauty of Africa, would you agree?

Ker and Downey Safaris - the longest-running safari outfitter in Africa.

To start planning your dream safari get in touch or follow the link in our bio to find out more:
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12/02/2025

Destination - Uganda

Uganda, aptly named the ‘Pearl of Africa’, has some of the most stunning African landscapes condensed into a relatively small area.
A testament to Uganda’s celebrated term are the almost mystical names given to these natural wonders of which ‘The Mountains of the Moon,’ ‘The White Nile’ and ‘Bwindi Impenetrable Forest’ are just a few.

The landlocked terrain is so varied that although an equatorial country, the climate is highly diverse according to altitude and proximity to the many large bodies of water found in a country dominated by Lake Victoria and the Nile basin. Indeed it was the desperate search for the source of the Nile that led to Uganda being colonized by the British towards the end of the 19th century. It gained its independence in 1962.

To this day the Nile provides the country with the crucial life-blood, enriching the soil for agriculture, and providing ample tourist opportunities including world-class white-water rafting around Jinja. The abundance of water also feeds Uganda’s forests, notably the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is home to hundreds of bird species and the highest concentration of primates on Earth - including half of the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas.

Kibale forest is home to a large habituated chimpanzee population that can be seen on a walking safari.

As with countries in the region, Uganda has suffered a past under tyrannical dictatorship, finally ending with the emergence of democracy in 1979. Multiple crises have left Uganda with a very young population, but one full of energy and looking into the future of a modern Uganda, with the desire to give any visiting tourists the warmest of receptions.

In colonial times, Uganda was viewed as the very best place in Africa to ‘safari’. From the impenetrable forest, breath-taking and unusual birdlife and challenging trekking simultaneously it feeds fear, phobia, curiosity, and delight - the mighty jungle picture of Africa dreamt of in childhood.

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