How it works
What Is A Safari?
A safari is an adventurous journey where people explore wildlife and natural landscapes. It involves observing animals in their natural habitats, such as on game drives in national parks or reserves, and also include staying in lodges. The term "safari" originally comes from the Swahili word for "journey."
Thanks to our good partner Game Watchers Safari we can take pride in responsible use of the land where both people and animals live.
In the concervancys we visit there is normally a limited number of lodges, and a maximum of 5 safari vehicles per "sighting" – as far from mass tourism as possible! Local villages receive a share of the income, and the guides and staff are all from the area. The guides have, for generations, learned everything there is to know about animals and nature from their elder relatives. In addition, all the guides have completed university studies in nature and zoology. All our lodges are eco-camps, utilizing renewable energy to the greatest extent possible.
What Is A Walking Safari
Our Local Partner, Karisia Walking Safaries, specialises in walking safaris and have won several times price as the best walking safari company in Kenya, led by Samburu trekkers and supported by camels. Our trips offer a unique perspective on not just the animals but the land they live in. On foot, we fine tune our senses and experience the country in vivid and exciting detail on mobile safaris
A walking safari is a guided outdoor adventure where visitors explore a wildlife area on foot, rather than by vehicle. Typically led by an experienced guide and sometimes accompanied by a ranger, it allows participants to get up close to nature, observing wildlife, plants, and the environment in a more intimate and immersive way.
Our Walking safaris take place in conservancy and are designed to focus on smaller details of the ecosystem that you might miss from a vehicle, like animal tracks, plant species, and the sounds of the wild. While you might encounter large animals (like elephants or buffalo), the guide is trained to ensure safety, keeping a respectful distance from wildlife.
We travel to Concervancys and Kenyan Reserves.
Kenya, renowned as the birthplace of safari tourism, boasts over 40 national parks and wildlife reserves dedicated to wildlife conservation. Among these, we work with Gamewatchers Safaris and Karisia Walking Safaris, leader's in Kenya's community conservancy model. Gamewatchers pioneered this approach by partnering with Maasai landowners to establish community-owned wildlife conservancies. These conservancies aim to balance conservation with local benefits and sustainable tourism. Notable conservancies include Laikipia, Ol Kinyei, Olare Motorogi, Selenkay, and Mara Ripoi.
Why Is This Way Different?
Environment
Conserving wildlife, enhancing biodiversity, and reversing ecosystem degradation.
Community
Ensuring Maasai landowners benefit financially through land leases and tourism-related employment.
Tourism
Promoting low-density, eco-friendly tourism to create authentic, sustainable safari experiences.
It Works
This model has been successful in reversing wildlife population declines in areas like the Maasai Mara, which has faced challenges such as poaching, overgrazing, and over-tourism. The approach not only aids conservation but also empowers local communities through reliable income sources and employment in conservation and tourism.
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