Apart from receiving far fewer visitors than its better-known neighbours (Samburu and Buffalo Springs), Shaba National Reserve offers broad landscapes, the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, lovely Doum palms and picturesque mountain backgrounds, perfect ingredients for an unforgettable adventure. Shaba is home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, grevy's zebras, giraffes, gerenuks, buffalos, oryx, grants gazelles, dikdiks and waterbucks. It is also where the renowned Born Free author Joy Adamson spent her final years, and was the subject of her final book Queen of Sheba. The reserve was also put on the world map when it served as the location of the hit US reality series Survivor in 2001 making it the first African destination to be featured on Survivor. You can also experience unique social interactions with the local Samburu and Ndorobo people…
Safari Sense joins the rest of the world in observing this year’s World Water Day. This year's theme, "Valuing Water",emphasizes that value of water is about much more than its price. Water has enormous and complex value for our households, food, culture, health, education, economics, and sustainable tourism. The observance will also raise public awareness about the many ways shifting atmospheric and oceanic conditions are reshaping the global hydrologic cycle. *Note – Travel to any destination may be adversely affected by conditions including (but not limited) to COVID-19 protocols, security, entry and exit requirements, local laws and culture, natural disasters and climate. Regardless of your destination, check with us for travel advice about that location when planning your trip and again shortly before you leave.
Safari Sense joins the rest of the world in marking this year’s International Day of Forests. The theme for 2021 is "Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being"and we encourage you to plant trees as a way of raising awareness on all types of forests. Did you know Kenya that has a large diversity of ecological zones and habitats, including lowland and mountain forests, wooded and open grasslands, semi-arid scrubland, dry woodlands, inland aquatic, as well as coastal and marine ecosystems? Sadly, only 6.1% or about 3,467,000 ha of the country is forested, with 18.9% ( 654,000 ) of this classified as primary forest, the most biodiverse and carbon-dense form of forest. *Note – Travel to any destination may be adversely affected by conditions including (but not limited) to…
Apart from receiving far fewer visitors than its better-known neighbours (Samburu and Buffalo Springs), Shaba National Reserve offers broad landscapes, the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, lovely Doum palms and picturesque mountain backgrounds, perfect ingredients for an unforgettable adventure. Shaba home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, grevy's zebras, giraffes, gerenuks, buffalos, oryx, grants gazelles, dikdiks and waterbucks. It is also where the renowned Born Free author Joy Adamson spent her final years, and was the subject of her final book Queen of Sheba. The reserve was also put on the world map when it served as the location of the hit US reality series Survivor in 2001 making it the first African destination to be featured on Survivor. You can also experience unique social interactions with the local Samburu and Ndorobo people…
March marks the beginning of Kenya’s tourism low season (which lasts up until May) and the start of the long rains. This means fewer vehicles in parks and reserves and a much quieter accommodation. Down at the coast, clear blue skies at the start of the month is an indication of good conditions for diving and snorkelling just before the change of weather. Its also the ideal time to go out Whale shark spotting. For wildlife safari, flooded roads; an abundance of vegetation; and generally wet weather at this time makes for poor wildlife watching and slippery summits for those planning a hike at Mount Kenya. Even though some tracks are impassable and mosquitoes are rife (in a few places), if you're looking to bag a bargain then this is certainly…
Today marks World Wildlife Day, and as the global economy slowly opens up following the unveiling of various COVID-19 vaccines, the travel industry is also preparing for a revamp in increased bookings and arrivals. The worldwide lockdowns put in place to curb the spread of the corona virus have led to a massive demand for the outdoors and the need for newer and richer travel experiences. Despite the fact that global travel has dwindled by about 97% as compared to the previous years, the numbers of endangered wildlife remains high. Majority of species are threatened with habitat destruction, and with the rising demand for wildlife products, they are also faced with massive poaching and trafficking. The link between the current COVID-19 crisis and the illegal exploitation of wildlife is in…
Chocolates. Flowers. Love. Breath-taking sceneries, luxurious rooms, and tranquil environments to put you and your beau in the right mood… Yes!, the season is upon us and very few things conjure up the idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day like an exotic getaway with your love. Are you adventurous? Love the outdoors? Maybe you prefer cozying indoors with some wine and pampering? No matter what kind of couple, Kenya has always had thousands of places to explore, hundreds of things to see and experience for to celebrate with your love. With the long dry season well established, the grass grazed down and wildlife gathering close to water points, this is still a good month for a safari. Water clarity makes for excellent diving and snorkeling conditions at the coast. From…
Valentine’s Day is the most ideal opportunity for creating unforgettable memories with the person you love the most. There is no shortage of places in Kenya for the perfect getaway to unleash your passion. But if a trip isn’t in the cards this year, the next best thing is to surprise your significant other with a gift worthy of a travel experience. If you are thinking of getting your special someone long-stem roses or a box of chocolates, you might be missing a lot. So, why not surprise your significant other with the following selected gifts that are guaranteed to leave lasting memories. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through…
Amazingly unbelievable!" were the first words she used to describe their family December trip to Tsavo West National park. “Every day we were on holiday was such an adventure, simply because we never knew what we would see or what would happen," she said as we chatted online a few days after they returned from their Christmas holidays. "Everyone’s asking us what our most memorable moment was, but it would not do the trip justice to choose one of anything. There were just so many awesome experiences! We saw all the Big 5, an endless number of other animals including, elephants, hippos, cheetahs, and giraffes. We saw everything from male lions fighting to hippos mating. It was like being in an adventure movie unfolding every day! We felt so lucky…
January is usually considered the time for a more private safari. For some, the holiday excitement has worn off. For others who’re still on holiday, it’s the ideal time to plan an exclusive getaway, as there are fewer crowds to contend with. Even though the month falls under high season, the clear, hot days and warm nights make this a popular time for safaris. Whether you in pursuit of luxury adventure travel, or want to explore and experience nature and wildlife in a different and unique way, here are a few ideas for your first trip in 2021. *Note - Travel to any destination may be adversely affected by conditions including (but not limited) to COVID-19 protocols, security, entry and exit requirements, local laws and culture, natural disasters and climate.…
