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Personal, customised, privately - guided mobile safaris throughout East Africa and beyond...
We are a small, personal, family-run operation, offering privately - guided safaris predominantly in East Africa. We believe that every safari should be different, because each person is different. Safaris should be customised and tailor-made to suit each individual, couple, family or group. Communication is the key to planning a great safari, right from the start. From the first email or phone ca
ll, we work with you, discovering your likes and dislikes, hobbies and passions, so that your trip is not just about just travelling somewhere - it's about the people you meet, the places you discover and the memories you make. We are a specialist mobile camp operator in Kenya, with our own luxury camp which travels wherever you would like to go - very much in the style of the great safaris of yesteryear. This can be interspersed with a handful of hand-picked small luxury camps and lodges, or specialist adventures, such as fly - camping under the stars, camel treks, buggy safaris, helicopter rides - whatever you would like to do! Attention to detail is what we do best, so every aspect of your safari is planned with precision and any questions you might have are answered with detail and an intimate knowledge of the region we know and love so well.
27/06/2023
MOBILE EXPEDITIONS
Masai Mara, Kenya
A Exclusive Mara Mobile Camp is set up on the banks of the beautiful Mara River in the shade of the unique riverine forest. Located in the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve we are strategically located to have access to both the Mara Triangle and the greater reserve.
Our 10 luxury mobile tents are put up to give you that wonderful classic safari living that we feel all guests to Africa should experience. Ross and Caro and our team will host and guide you in this private wilderness and make sure you take away exceptional and long lasting memories from this exquisite piece of Africa.
Experience a private camp with all the comforts of home – spacious bedroom tents, en suite bathrooms with hot showers, three course delicious meals and beautiful decor. The Mara Camp perfectly combines comfort and charm, and is furnished with all the ‘necessary luxuries’ such as white linen, woven carpets and hand-made furniture. The Mara Camp offers the ultimate experience of the original safari.
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20/06/2023
SOLIO LODGE
Laikipia, Kenya
Unbelievable rhino encounters, first class hospitality, exquisite cuisine and abundant outdoor adventures.
SOLIO LODGE
Solio is famed as a lodge in Kenya for its unique and mind-blowing rhino viewing experiences. Tucked in the valley between the lofty slopes of Mount Kenya and the peaks of the Aberdare Mountains, it is the only guest accommodation on the incredible 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve. Internationally recognised as one of the most successful private rhino breeding sanctuaries in East Africa, visitors will find that sightings of up to 40 rhinoceros at a time are not uncommon. The wildlife experience here is intense and exclusive: 19,000 acres of conservancy surrounded by a 45,000 acre ranch and just one luxury lodge.
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18/06/2023
SALA’S CAMP
Masai Mara, Kenya
One of the first Masai Mara safari camps to witness the wildebeest migration. Sala’s has become renowned for delivering an authentic Masai Mara safari experience with exceptional personalised service and fine dining. Seamlessly combining a traditional ‘under canvas’ safari experience with contemporary comfort, including private plunge pools and glass fronted tents, Sala’s Camp offers an unforgettable and magical Mara retreat. Owned and operated by The Safari Collection, it can be booked for the night or as part of a complete tailor-made safari.
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31/05/2023
EXPLORERS CAMP Okavango Delta, Botswana
Discover the hidden secrets of wild Africa in the time-old tradition of the continent’s great explorers…
Okavango Explorers Camp is an Explorer Collection safari camp located in the southwest of Botswana’s private Selinda Reserve. At the intersection of the upper Okavango Delta water system and the famed Selinda Spillway, the camp’s location is a unique combination of two iconic ecosystems. This area may be new to guests but has been known to us for many years as one teeming with wildlife.
The 130,000-hectare Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana is a prime predator and elephant habitat. This location has been handpicked for its access to some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in the region, along the southernmost section of Selinda Spillway. Lion, leopard and wild dogs hunt these parts regularly. There are good densities of giraffe, buffalo and exciting and now rare antelope like roan, sable and eland. At the peak of the dry season in late September, the Selinda Reserve has been documented to be home to over 9,000 elephants concentrated along this river system. For lovers of elephants, this is the place to be in the dry season. There is phenomenal birdlife in this area for those looking for some ‘lifers’.
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25/05/2023
SIRIKO LODGE
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - Kenya
Sirikoi Lodge resembles an eco-chic African home and while it offers a sure sense of luxury and high level of service, it manages to be welcoming, comfortable and unpretentious.
The main lodge and dining deck, four luxury tents, Sirikoi Cottage and private Sirikoi House are perfectly positioned along the spring-fed Sirikoi stream, from which the lodge derives its name. All buildings have a view of the lawns leading out onto the Sirikoi wetland and waterhole.
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17/05/2023
ITHUMBA PRIVATE
Tsavo, Kenya
Ithumba Private is an independent annex to Ithumba Hill eco lodge, elevated and carefully crafted between granite Kopjes with sprung wooden walkways weaving between branches of giant baobabs, all the while commanding expansive sweeping views of untouched wilderness.
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09/05/2023
ON SAFARI
14 days - 5 locations - May 2023
1. Mana Pools
2. Kwedi Concession
3. Sossusvlei
4. Hoanib River
5. Cape Town
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07/05/2023
ANDBEYOND GRUMETI
Serengeti, Tanzania
Located in the remote western reaches of the Serengeti National Park, expect a private Serengeti safari experience complete with resident hippo pods and remarkable lion prides.
Perfectly situated on the banks of a tributary of the Grumeti River, in the secluded western parts of the Serengeti National Park, &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge shares breathtaking views and unparalleled sightings.
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27/04/2023
MUGIE HOUSE
Laikipia, Kenya
Set on a private conservancy, Governors’ Mugie offers a myriad of activities by which to explore and enjoy Laikipia’s vast open landscapes and rare northern rangeland species.
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24/04/2023
GIRAFFE MANOR
Nairobi, Kenya
The most unforgettable bucket-list breakfast in the world
A historic manor house nestled in the leafy suburbs of Kenya’s capital city and true haven for lovers of wildlife, fine dining and exceptional service. Its unforgettable bucket-list breakfast with giraffes will delight guests of all ages. Enjoy afternoon tea with endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, indulge in a massage and visit local attractions
THE RETREAT
Located just 80m away from the main Manor House, The Retreat at Giraffe Manor shares the same tranquil outlook over the forested giraffe sanctuary. Designed to provide the perfect beginning or ending to any African safari, The Retreat offers an exquisite wellness experience for our Manor House guests as well as a day room facility for guests of The Safari Collection portfolio who require a stopover in Nairobi.
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17/04/2023
BORANA LODGE
Borana Conservancy, Kenya
Borana Lodge is steeped in history and style. Located at the heart of Borana Conservancy, Kenya’s newest and most successful rhino sanctuary, Borana Lodge is set against a beautiful hillside with an organic design and panoramic views.
In 2007, the Dyer family, who founded Borana Lodge, made a conscious and important decision to commit all retained earnings from the commercial activities on Borana Conservancy to supporting the increased costs of conservation.
The Lodge was established in 1993 as one of the original small eco-lodges in East Africa. It has since been the prime economic driver that has enabled Borana Conservancy to secure vital habitat for endangered species.
At a time in our history when Rhino poaching was at its worst and sanctuaries were closing, we committed additional secure habitat for Rhino and to underwrite all core conservation costs long into the future.
By staying at Borana Lodge you are making a direct contribution to conservation, allowing us to continue on our truly sustainable journey, committing all profits to securing conservation integrity.
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13/04/2023
RICHARD’S CAMP
Masai Mara, Kenya
"SMALL, PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE
in the Masai Mara"
Richard's River Camp offers the discerning traveller a luxury tented camp in the very heart of the Masai Mara. Designed with privacy, exclusivity as well as adventure in mind we ensure a warm and memorable safari.
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11/04/2023
THE SILO
Cape Town, South Africa
Finally ending our safari in Cape Town
The Silo is a sanctuary in the city celebrating art, style, and design. This architectural masterpiece towers above the V&A Waterfront and is defined by its shimmering pillowed-glass windows which offer panoramic views stretching from Table Mountain to the Table Bay harbour. Our luxury accommodation occupies six floors above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) which houses Africa’s largest collection of contemporary African art.
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07/04/2023
WILDERNESS HOANIB SKELETON COAST CAMP
HOANIB RIVER
The name “Skeleton Coast” conjures up romantic images of desolate beauty, and proudly remote Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in the Kaokoveld does not disappoint. The dry bed of the Hoanib River supports a thin green ribbon of vegetation and the wild beaches of the Atlantic coast are within reach, with their noisy seal colonies and eerily quiet shipwreck remnants.
Eight large en-suite tents (including one family unit) and the main area provide shady viewpoints, while nature drives into the surrounding area reveal a wealth of desert-adapted wildlife. Desert-adapted lion and brown hyena may also be glimpsed in this vast but far from lifeless landscape.
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06/04/2023
WILDERNESS LITTLE KULALA
SOSSUSVLEI
Wilderness Little Kulala is the closest luxury desert retreat to the famous, seen-from-space Sossusvlei dunes. Guests enjoy exclusive private concession access and the camp’s location makes early morning dune visits (to see Sossusvlei at its best) very easy.
Eleven luxury desert suites expanded to offer improved airflow, each have a private plunge pool, private rooftop area for sundowners, "African tapas" and other rooftop dinners or stargazing, a signature sleep-out experience on the bottom deck of each accommodation to allow for easy access during the night, luxury fittings, as well as indoor and outdoor showers. In terms of colour and form, Wilderness Little Kulala blends seamlessly into the desert landscape with interiors reflecting the environment. Activities make the most of the solitude and stark beauty of the Namib Desert, with nature drives and guided walks revealing the majesty and mystery of the Namib Sand Sea.
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05/04/2023
WILDERNESS VUMBURA PLAINS
KWEDI CONCESSION
… next stop for 3 nights, we fly in a private PC12 to Botswana
A modern-style safari camp that wouldn’t look out of place in an architecture magazine, Wilderness Vumbura Plains is designed and operated in total empathy with its diverse surroundings. Partnerships with local communities in this region of the Okavango Delta have created empowerment opportunities while allowing guests access to its many treasures.
Fourteen light, airy guest suites feature designer fittings and touches of unabashed luxury, including private plunge pools and salas, as well as indoor and outdoor showers. Safari activities focus on day and night game drives through a variety of game-rich terrains. Seasonal water activities can be very rewarding.
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04/04/2023
WILDERNESS RUCKOMECHI
MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
Situated in a large private concession in the heart of the Zambezi Valley’s Mana Pools National Park, Wilderness Ruckomechi looks out from the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. It is a remote, picturesque place with spectacular views of the broad flowing river, the adjacent woodland and the mountains of the Rift Valley escarpment.
Ten spacious and beautifully decorated en-suite tents, including two family rooms, lie beneath the ana trees, best-beloved of local elephant for their nutritious seeds. The camp's central living space includes an inviting fire pit for pleasant evenings beneath the African night skies. Other unique features include a pool which overlooks a broad sweep of river, an outdoor “bath with a view” in a secluded, scenic spot, and a romantic Star Bed by a busy waterhole.
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23/03/2023
WILD RIDES
North Kenya
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03/03/2023
KALEPO
Located on a dry river with sweeping views of the majestic Mathews Mountains; Kalepo Camp is a private use, family friendly, luxury tented camp which offers exclusive use of 390,000 acres straddling both side of the Mathews Mountains.
It is nestled in the heart of Samburuland, Northern Kenya, where people and wildlife co-exist as they have done for centuries. The perfect gateway to Turkana and beyond…
From authentic kijijis (Samburu villages) to incredible elephants; from singing wells to soaring mountains; our camp is the perfect location from which to explore the diversity of Kenyas “Big North.”
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27/02/2023
TROPIC AIR - TANZANIA
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There is no where you can’t go by chopped, covering vast distances, reaching unique and untouched areas of africa not seen by many.
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21/02/2023
MANDA BAY
Lamu Island , Kenya
A PRIVATE ISLAND RETREAT
Manda Bay is a small privately owned boutique lodge located on the northern tip of Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya’s coast. An unspoilt, secluded location where you can switch off from the rest of the world, take your shoes off and enjoy simplistic beauty in palm thatched cottages and open living spaces. The only access to Manda Bay is by speedboat so guests can enjoy this private island all to themselves. Manda Bay combines the ultimate bush and beach experience with miles of soft white sand on a private beach and Coconut palms mixed with Doum palms, Acacia Tortilis and a variety of wildlife.
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15/02/2023
SOSIAN LODGE
Laikipia, Kenya
Today the original ranch house is now the centre piece of Sosian Lodge, made up of a large sitting room, dining room, bar and billiards room, with an expansive wrap around veranda, offering undisturbed views of the bush beyond. The bedrooms (eight in total) are spaced out across the lodge gardens.
An authentic safari experience with Sosian
With over 60,000 acres of wilderness to explore, Sosian offers a truly unforgettable safari experience.
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29/01/2023
SEGERA
Laikipia, Kenya
Gather wild honey in bee-suits. Follow clues walking with tracker dogs.
Meet with East Africa's first female ranger teams.
Talk and shop with the inspiring women from the SATUBO beading collective. Go shopping at the local market. Find out why the award-winning Waterbank School is so clever. Visit a Samburu manyatta and experience rural life.
Take an African Art tour with our expert who will introduce you to one of the world's greatest contemporary African art collections. Visit our spa and gym or laze at the pool with a pizza. Book an exhilarating sleep out in the Nay Palad Bird Nest. Tour our gardens and solar farm. Book a helicopter trip.
Or why not watch a film in the wild?
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23/01/2023
TUMAREN CAMP
Lakipia, Kenya
This lovely tented camp was originally the home of Kerry and James (owners of ) and it has 6 beautiful sleeping tents, solar lighting and running water. Each tent can fit a family of 4/5 if needed or else kept as a double/twin. Guests staying here do walks, camel rides, picnics, go rock climbing and game viewing from the camp and come back to the camp each day. This camp does not move location. Full board accommodation with drinks, walks, camel rides, rock climbing, market visits, school visits, drives included.
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21/01/2023
LARAGAI HOUSE
Borana Conservancy, Kenya
Laragai House is a family home built on Borana Conservancy, a perfect escape for a group of friends or families who would like to stay in an exclusive use property. The house sleeps 16 guests in eight bedrooms who are warmly received by our team of highly experienced staff. Wildlife viewings can be enjoyed from horseback, open cars, on foot or from the house itself.
Laragai’s affiliation with the Borana and Lewa wildlife conservancies provides access to the results of many years of conservation and community development.
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16/01/2023
LITTLE GOVERNORS
Masai Mara, Kenya
Little Governors’ is intimate in character, with just 17 luxury en-suite tents tucked around a large watering hole teeming with both birds and wildlife.
Since all Governors’ properties are unfenced, all kinds of wildlife visit the camp and guests may need to make way for elephants which often visit during lunch time! In the evening, a warming log fire burns in front of the bar tent, and a candlelit dinner is served in the nearby dining tent.
Little Governors’ runs on 100% solar power and has been awarded a Gold Eco-Rating from Eco-Tourism Kenya due to our sustainable tourism practices in place in camp.
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10/01/2023
MOBILE CAMP
Amboseli, Kenya
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.
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05/01/2023
TROPIC AIR
Lakipia, Kenya
There is no where you can’t go by chopped, covering vast distances, reaching unique and untouched areas of africa not seen by many.
Photo credit
Discover East Africa with
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25/12/2022
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from Billy and the team in Kenya
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