"The land is not bequeathed to us by our parents, but lent to us by our children."
This Kenyan proverb shows how close these people are to nature. In Kenya, everyone knows that man and nature form a balance in which they are inextricably linked.
Aware of the natural riches that Kenya is home to, our agency Leboo Safaris offers responsible safaris, which have a positive impact on communities, on wildlife and on its natural habitat.
Ideal for large and small adventurers, this eco-safari allows you to experience a responsible safari that contributes to the conservation of wildlife through our partnership with the Lion Conservation Fund (http://lionconservationfund.org/) and at community development.
A unique experience designed especially for travelers sensitive to the protection of wildlife!
The strengths and highlights of this safari:
- Eco safaris in responsible and ecological accommodation
- Safaris in Samburu, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo West
- Guided ornithological hike in Samburu (possibility of accompanying the rangers when tracking lions, elephants or rhinos)
- Guided and panoramic hike in Subukia
- Boat trip on Lake Naivasha
- Crescent Island walking tour
- Walking safari in Amboseli Park
- Evening by the fireside with the Masai in Amboseli: Masai dances and songs
- Walking safari in the Lumo Conservancy in the fabulous wild park of Tsavo
Experience the Magic of Kenya!
Day 1: Nairobi - Samburu (5h30 drive excluding breaks)
Day 2: Samburu
Day 3: Samburu - Subukia (4h30 drive excluding breaks)
Day 4: Subukia - Masai Mara (5h30 drive excluding breaks)
Day 5: Masai Mara
Day 6: Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha (5h drive excluding breaks)
Day 7: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli (5h30 drive excluding breaks)
Day 8: Amboseli - Tsavo West (4h30 drive excluding breaks)
Day 9: Tsavo West - Nairobi (5h30 drive without breaks)
Welcome by your driver-guide at Nairobi airport.
Immediate departure for the incredible Samburu Reserve, known for its rare species such as the Gray Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx (also called Samburu Special).
The reserve is also known for its elephant population: more than 900 individuals are recorded in the reserve! Large predators such as lion, leopard, and cheetah are present in Samburu.
The famous Kamunyak, the miracle lioness who adapted the baby Oryx, lived in the reserve. Wild dogs can also be seen there and avian fauna is abundant with more than 450 recorded species, including the Kestrel and the Taita falcon, both of which are protected species.
The Samburu reserve is very uncrowded and is particularly popular with travelers looking for safaris off the beaten track. Not far from the reserve, at the foot of Mount Ololokwe, is Camp de Sabache, an eco-lodge managed by the Samburu community and nestled in a green valley where wildlife is omnipresent.
With any luck you will hear at night a leopard growl and hiss. This frequenter comes to hunt these prey near the camp but never approaches the humans he fears.
This eco-lodge, which uses all green energies, was created in order to generate funds for the Lion Conservation Center, a conservation center located in the Samburu district, which works for the protection of lions but also elephants. and rhinos.
There are many activities on offer at Sabache Camp: trekking on Mount Ololokwe, multi-hour, full-day trekking, mountain-top camping, guided bird and medicinal hikes, camel safaris, climbing but also tracking lions and rhinos accompanied by warriors and Samburu guides and visiting a sanctuary of orphaned baby elephants that are destined to return to the wild.
Samburu is a real Noah's Ark and awaits you to experience unique safaris and off the beaten track in the heart of its extraordinary landscapes! What to live exceptional and unforgettable experiences!
Lunch on arrival at camp and afternoon game drive. Return to camp.
Dinner and overnight at Sabache Camp.
Transport: Private minibus
Accommodation: Sabache Camp (http://sabachecamp.com/).
Formula: Full board
Breakfast and departure for a morning safari in the Samburu reserve.
Return to camp for lunch and departure for an ornithological hike. This walk will give you the opportunity to discover the many species of birds that inhabit the reserve: Vulturine guinea fowl, Oustalet bustard, African falcon, Donaldson's Mahali, Fischer's starling, Alecto with red beak, the Lichtenstein's Ganga among others.
Then return on safari in the afternoon to continue to discover the fascinating fauna of the reserve. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Transport: Private minibus
Accommodation: Sabache Camp (http://sabachecamp.com/).
Formula: Full board
After breakfast, departure for Muringa Farm, a 10 hectare property 5 minutes from the small village of Subukia.
Everything is there: farm animals, pets, wild animals, an incredible number of plants and flowers, all in a historical setting, since this is the old farm of Mama Daktari.
Eric and Astrid, the owners, have kept its character and the house is a real museum. The bandas, built on local models, are simple but charming with electricity (solar panels) and hot water. On arrival, have lunch at the restaurant which is located by a small lake. Food based on simple and local foods is good and varied.
Then you go on foot to discover medicinal plants in the property. Depending on your desires and the time you have, you can go on a hike to discover the different viewpoints over the valley, visit the nursery school, the village of Subukia or go on a bird-watching hike.
The discovery of Subukia and its inhabitants is fabulous. Dinner and overnight at Muringa Farm.
Transport: Private minibus
Hosting: Muringa Farm (http://www.wild-routes-of-kenya.com/francais/accueil.html)
Formula: Full board
After your breakfast, you leave for the mythical reserve of Masai Mara!
Discover the endless plains of the Masai Mara and its unique wild life scenes! Observe the most spectacular wildlife in the world and plan for the camera because you will surely come across the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino)!
Lunch on arrival at the lodge and afternoon game drive. Dinners and nights at Hammerkop Migration Camp with full board.
Hammerkop is a luxurious camp which enjoys one of the best locations in the Masai Mara for encountering wildlife. Nestled in the hollow of an arm of the Mara River, you encounter wildlife right out of camp. A truly enchanting place!
Transport: Private minibus
Accommodation: Hammerkop Migration Camp (http://www.hammerkopcamp.com/)
Formula: Full board
This day is devoted to wildlife viewing on safaris.
After breakfast, departure for a morning game drive. Return to camp for lunch and return on safaris in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Hammerkop Migration Camp.
Transport: Private minibus
Accommodation: Hammerkop Migration Camp (http://www.hammerkopcamp.com/)
Formula: Full board
After breakfast, you leave the Masai Mara and set off for Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake, lined with thick papyrus and surrounded by forests.
Many species of birds (including cormorants, fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans, etc.) coexist with families of hippos.
Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you go for a boat ride on the lake to discover the birds that call it home and see the hippos rise out of the water. You will also be surprised to discover how the locals fish on this lake ...
You then go for a walk on Crescent Island in the middle of zebras, giraffes, waterbuck (cobe de fassa) and other gazelles.
Return to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp, located on the shores of Lake Naivasha in the heart of the Rift Valley in Kenya.
Transport: Private minibus
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp http://crescentcamp.co.ke/
Formula: Full board
After breakfast, departure for the fabulous Amboseli National Park.
Like an oasis in the savannah, Amboseli National Park appears beneath towering Kilimanjaro.
Although the landscape may seem quite dry and dusty, Amboseli National Park is the best place in Africa to see elephants!
Other wild animals congregate there to graze and drink in the park's swamps and lakes. A real postcard with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the background!
Lunch at camp and afternoon game drive. Enjoy all the activities on the camp before and after your safari: walking safari, visit of a primary school and meeting with the children, walk with the Masai warriors to an observation point for a panoramic view and admire a magnificent African sunset, stargazing with a camp telescope, playing football with the Masai children, building toys with local materials,…
Dinner and overnight at Maasai Simba Camp.
Transport: Private minibus
Accommodation: Maasai Simba Camp (http://www.maasaicamp.com/)
Formula: Full board
After breakfast, you leave for the majestic Tsavo West Park!
This park is characterized by hilly, wooded landscapes dotted with volcanic cones and black lava flows. Tsavo West is a real Garden of Eden where you can observe many animals.
If you are keen on ornithology, you will be impressed by the amount of birds you see there. You may also be lucky enough to be able to see the black rhino in the secure rhino sanctuary.
Discover Tsavo, a paradise on Earth!
Lunch at the lodge, Lions Bluff Lodge, a small, isolated and exclusive lodge, suspended above the savannah and enjoying superb panoramic views.
After lunch, departure for a walking safari accompanied by a Masai guide in search of animal tracks. Thanks to your guide and to this ancestral and traditional knowledge, learn to recognize the tracks and the footprints of the animals passed there some time before you. Return to the lodge and dinner.
Transport: Private minibus
Accommodation: Lions Bluff Lodge (https://www.lionsblufflodge.com/)
Formula: full board
After breakfast, departure for Nairobi. Lunch on the way.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you visit the Karen Blixen Museum, in the chic and wooded suburb of Nairobi.
This museum is one of Nairobi's must-see attractions and allows you to immerse yourself in the life and history of Danish author Karen Blixen, known worldwide for her novel "Out of Africa".
Your guide then takes you to Nairobi Airport.
Returning international flight, head and camera filled with wonderful memories.
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