Giraffe Center

giraffe manor

Giraffe Manor is an elegant hosted, small and special hotel, well-known for its resident herd of giraffe. It has twelve individually designed bedrooms are owned and operated by The Safari Collection. They aso offer and first class comfort and the feeling of staying in an elegant family home. An adorable herd of Rothschild’s giraffes roam the surrounding sanctuary, offering visitors a unique breakfast and afternoon tea when they can be hand-fed.

The Retreat at Giraffe Manor, located on the same lot , offers guests access to a beautiful pool and spa facilities. The Giraffe Manor gives a wealthy combination of welcoming accommodation, exceptionally skilled and pleasant staff, in addition to certainly considered one among Nairobi’s best kitchens.

Giraffe Manor
Giraffe Manor

Location

Located in Nairobi Kenya, Travelers from everywhere in the international now make the Giraffe Manor a part of their East African safari. The simplest vicinity within side the international wherein you could experience the breathtaking enjoy of feeding and photographing the giraffe over the breakfast desk and on the the front door.

The Giraffe Manor is surrounded by a 140 acres of indigenous wooded area simply outdoor Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.

Rooms

The Karen Blixen Suite which is appropriate for households or wheelchair users is connected to the principle residence. It has a double bedroom, unmarried beds and a comfy front room location, commencing out onto a courtyard.

There are only a handful of rooms and suites. Every of which has its very own wonderful fashion and character. They’re break up among the principle residence and a separate lawn manor. The suites have own eating location and front room. The Finch Hatton own circle of relatives suite is suitable for 2 adults and 3 children.

Activities

We suggest journeying the AFEW Giraffe Centre on site, where you could find out about the endangered giraffe and take guided walks across the sanctuary while no different site visitors are there.

At the close by Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage you could feed and undertake infant elephant. The Karen Blixen Museum capabilities well-known shows at the Danish explorer and writer, and there are numerous artwork galleries withinside the area.

Best Time To Visit

Giraffe Manor can be visited throughout the year besides for the duration which is devoted for maintenance. As a standard procedure, this area stays near from Mid-April to Mid-May for maintenance each unmarried year.

Things To Do

  • Feed the giraffes.
  • Take a guided walk at the grounds.
  • Enjoy tea at the terraces as the sun sets.
  • Visit the famous Matbronze Art Gallery and Foundry, Kazuri Beads which sells locally-made jewellery.
  • Visit the Marula Studios innovative crafts complex.

Contact Us

EMAIL

info@thesafaricollection.com

ADDRESS

Giraffe Manor Langata, Nairobi Kenya

WEBSITE

http://thesafaricollection.com

+254 725 675830

Arawale National Reserve

Arawale national reserve

Arawale National Reserve

Arawale National Reserve is a delegated conservation region controlled via way of means of the Garissa County in help with the Kenya Wildlife Service. It lies in North Eastern Province of Kenya. 77 km south of the metropolis of Garissa.

The reserve covers a place of 53,324 hectares (533 km2; 206 sq m). To the west, it’s miles bordered via way of means of the Tana River and, to the east. Via way of means of the Garissa-Lamu road.

In 1974, the reserve turned into gazetted because the handiest in-situ conservation webweb page for the significantly endangered. Hirola populace endemic to north-japanese Kenya and south-west Somalia.

Animals

The alarming decline, which makes it a totally unhappy tale indeed, has been attributed to poaching, drought, sickness and human and farm animals pressures.

Arawale national reserve

Arawale National Reserve is likewise domestic to many different flora and fauna species which include Topi, Zebras, Elephants, Lesser Kudus, African Buffalos, Hippos and Crocodiles. The fowl lifestyles is wealthy and varied.

Elephant around the park

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Guided Nature Walk
  • Camping
  • Picnics.

Things to Do

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Dodori National Reserve

Dodori National Reserve

Dodori National Reserve

Kenya Wildlife Service controls Dodori National Reserve, a region covered in Lamu East District of Coast Province in Kenya. This area is part of a larger region that has been globally recognized as an important cultural heritage site and a valuable conservation site.

Through worldwide companies together with the IUCN. Conservation International, World Wildlife Fund, amongst others. Together with the close by Kiunga Marine National Reserve, the Dodori National Reserve become named a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1980.

Animals

Dodori National Game reserve is famous for its large population of coastal topis than elsewhere in Kenyan national park, other species to see here on your game viewing include coastal Topis, lesser kudus, greater kudus, elephants, adder’s duiker, gazelles, zebras, sea turtles’ lions, leopards, sea cows, and dudongs.

Activities

  • Game viewing
  • Bird Watching
  • Cultural Experience.

Hotels 

  • Forodhani House.
  • Ocean Beach Resort and Spa.
  • Honeymoon House.
  • Kenyan House Boutique Hotel.
  • Southern Cross.
  • Double Heart Resort.
  • African Pearl Hotel.
  • Melinde Hotel.

Getting there

The creek in Dodori National Reserve, which borders Boni National Reserve in the North Eastern Province, can be reached by using a boat. The reserves were established as a protected area in 1976 and are located approximately 280 kilometers north of Mombasa.

Masking a place of 1,339square kilometers even as Dodori country wide reserve sits in East Lamu district of coastal province on land masking 877 rectangular.

Best Time to Visit

The reserve requires a 4×4 wheel safari power vehicle for access during the wet seasons due to the far and difficult roads.

People visit the reserve throughout all 12 months because of its humid and warm weather.

Come enjoy a lovely surroundings panorama with huge variety of natural world species. Additionally, let the breathtaking pristine sand beaches surprise you and blow your mind.” Blowing cultures across the reserve and contact it a amazing safari journey to the heart of Africa. ’Kenya Destination’’.

Rimoi National Reserve

Rimoi national park/photo

Rimoi National Reserve

The Kenya Wildlife Service covers Rimoi National Reserve, an animal conservation reserve located in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, which is a relatively small reserve spanning 66 km2. It lies adjoining to Lake Kamnarock which has currently dried up and is a part of a conservation location this is 5 large than its size.

Location

Rimoi cradles the southern half of Kerio Valley National Park. You can access it from Iten or Eldoret, and if you have your own wheels, you can easily reach it from Lake Baringo, which is 80km away.

Animals

Traditionally the best massive mammals in Rimoi and Kamnarock have been elephants, which wander inside and out and up and down the valley at will, according with the provision of water and food.

The elephants feed specifically at night. Smaller mammals consist of dikdik, impala, bush pig, warthog, monkeys, civet, genet, and pangolin. Reptiles consist of; crocodiles, Agama and different lizards, tortoise and plenty of snakes.

Someone is presently fencing the reserve, leaving a hall for the elephants. The Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo Governors launched thirty zebras into the reserve in 2016 as a part of a plan via way of means of the Elgeyo Marakwet County Government to restock the reserve.

Activities

  • Game viewing
  • Nature guided walks
  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Visit cheptarit hill. Located near the Cheptarit Primary School this isolated hill overlooks the expansive Kerio Valley.  The area is rich in culture and history.  Geological features and an amazing birdlife are some of the key attractions in the area.  The area has a steady supply of sparkling spring water.
  • Old Camp This hill webweb page is positioned at an antique campsite. Opportunities exist for eco-tourism with the aid of using integrating camp sports with the ones of the nearby community. Water deliver to the camp already exists. They also are pretty near the the world over identified high-altitude schooling centers in Iten town. From the breathtaking Kabarnet escarpment to the Biretwo junction is ready 50Km. A cultural museum is ready to be set up at this junction. The webweb sites lie approximately 15-20km from this junction alongside an all-climate murram road. The webweb sites also can be accessed from Iten town.

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge  is located excessive at the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills. The Lodge changed into one of the first safari accommodations to be constructed withinside the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. A motive why its gardens and timber are so lush and mature.

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

All the homes observe the layout of conventional African spherical homes with conical roofs.  And those stretch alongside the road of the hills with the impressively massive public region homes and the swimming pool at their center.

Accommodation

Here is an overview of the accommodation options available at Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge:

  • Standard Rooms: The lodge has 77 standard rooms, which are spacious and comfortably furnished. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a balcony with panoramic views of the park. The rooms are equipped with a safe, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities.
  • Superior Rooms: The lodge also has 12 superior rooms, which are larger and more luxurious than the standard rooms. They offer additional amenities such as a separate sitting area, a private balcony with a view of the park, and a private Jacuzzi.
  • Junior Suites: For those seeking more space and luxury, Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge has four junior suites. Each suite has a separate living room and bedroom, a private balcony with a view of the park, and a private Jacuzzi.
  • Presidential Suites: The lodge has two presidential suites, which offer the most spacious and luxurious accommodations. Each suite has a separate living room, dining area, bedroom, and bathroom with a private Jacuzzi. The suites also have a large private balcony with panoramic views of the park.

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Rates

Standard RoomSharing (PPS)Single Occupancy
15th May 2022 – 30th Jun 2022KES 7,660/- PPSKES 11,040/- PP
1st Jul 2022 – 30th Sep 2022KES 12,970/- PPSKES 19,180/- PP
1st Oct 2022 – 23rd Dec 2022KES 10,340/- PPSKES 15,040/- PP
24th Dec 2022 – 1st Jan 2023KES 12,970/- PPSKES 19,180/- PP

Getting to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

This Lodge is 250kms from Nairobi (4 hrs), 105kms from Narok (2 hrs), and 220kms from Naivasha (4 hrs). While we’re positioned slightly a kilometer outdoor the reserve.

It’s far nevertheless vital to go into the natural world conservation via both the Oloolaimutia or Sekenani front gates. The flying time from Nairobi to the closest Masai Mara Airstrips is ready an hour. And from there it’s far a 30-minute recreation force to the lodge.

Why Choose Sopa Lodge

  • In the path of the world’s largest animal migration.
  • Guided Nature Walks.
  • Visits to nearby Masai Villages.
  • Nightly wildlife feeding.

Activities

  • Bush Dinner
  • Bird Walk
  • Swimming Pool
  • Nature Walk
  • Bush Breakfast
  • Bush Lunch
  • Champagne Bush Breakfast
  • Barbeque Lunch & Dinner.

Nasalot National Reserve

Nasalot National Reserve

About Nasalot National Reserve

Nasolot National reserve Nasolot country wide reserve is a lovely and rugged located withinside the rift valley province in West Pokot County. The reserve is located north of mount Melo and at a distance of 528 kilometers north west of Nairobi city. Nasolot country wide reserve became gazetted in 1979 overlaying a place of 92 rectangular kilometers of rugged area.

Major Attractions

At Nasolot national reserve Rocky out crop at the periphery of the reserve called Nasolot Hill; game viewing. Wildlife Nasolot national reserve is a habitant for many animal species which attracts tourists visiting Kenya to the park for a safari, animals in the reserve thrive in the short savannah plains and forest galleries dotted around the park.

Animals in the park include Elephant, lesser kudu, bushbuck, duiker, lion, leopard, Kirk´s dik dik, spotted hyena, jackal, impala, Sykes’ monkey, beisa and fringe-eared Oryx, waterbuck, olive baboon, buffalo, gazelle and hippopotamus and many more.

Accommodation

Nasolot National Reserve there aren’t anyt any lodging alternatives withinside the reserve. However, self-catering lodging and a campsite is to be had on the Marich Pass Field Studies Centre placed eighty km south of the reserve off the A1 Kitale- Lodwar road.

Activities 

  • Game viewing
  • Bird watching
  • Sport fishing and boating at Turkwell dam
  • Nature walks
  • Camping

How to get there

  1. By Air: The nearest airport is Eldoret International Airport, which is approximately 150 km away from Nasalot National Reserve.
  2. By Road: From Eldoret, you can hire a car or take a taxi to Nasalot National Reserve. The reserve is approximately 4 hours away from Eldoret by road.
  3. Public Transportation: You can also take a bus or matatu (shared taxi) from Eldoret to Kapedo, which is the nearest town to Nasalot National Reserve. From Kapedo, you can hire a car or take a motorcycle taxi (boda-boda) to the reserve.

Nairobi Arboretum- Kenya

Nairobi arboretum

About Nairobi Arboretum

Nairobi arboretum is an area protecting residing series of flora for the functions of clinical research, conservation, show and education (Wyse Jackson 1999).

Nairobi Arboretum is a 30.4 hectares of wooded landscape. An oasis near the  heart of the metropolis located withinside the Kilimani area. Approximately 3km from metropolis Centre and adjoining to the State House.

It is bounded with the aid of using the Kirichwa Kubwa River. Arboretum Drive and Kenya Girl Guide Headquarters. The Arboretum changed into installed in 1907 with the aid of using Mr. Batiscombe. Then Deputy Conservator of Forests. To strive out brought forestry bushes for Kenya.

Attractions

The Arboretum is conserving over 350 species of indigenous and individual plants. Maximum of which can be labelled. Domestic to over 100 species of birds. And a huge populace of Sykes and Vervet monkeys.

It is likewise a famous leisure park for metropolis residents, who come searching out tranquility, to take lengthy walks. keep picnics or to commune with their God.

Large agencies frequently come on weekends for team-constructing sports and video games withinside the significant garden on the park.

Whilst love-birds experience spending romantic moments in its secluded spots. Runners additionally like to jog across the Arboretum’s wooded area trails.

How to get there

The Arboretum is 3km from the town Centre. Its proximity to the town Centre makes it without problems on hand on foot.

To get to its predominant front, get onto State House Road close to St Andrew’s Church. Pass beyond St Paul’s Cathedral. YMCA Nairobi Central, University of Nairobi Halls of residence, and beyond the Arboretum Drive junction.

At the factor in which State House street makes a pointy left turn, take the little street that is going instantly ahead. The Nairobi Arboretum predominant front is set 300m ahead. There’s additionally a automobile park at the principle front for vehicles.

Activities available

  • Environmental education (prior booking needed).
  • Learning about trees.
  • Resting.
  • Bird Watching.
  • Butterfly watching.
  • Running.
  • Picnicking.
  • Corporate events (prior booking needed).
  • Concerts.
  • Team Building.
  • Weddings (prior booking needed).
  • Religious activities.

Mount Kenya National Park Travel Guide

Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest peak. It reached heights of 19,700 feet (6000 meters) at its peak before being eroded down to its current height. The mountain has 12 remnant glaciers which are all rapidly receding.

The mountain has one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa. With its rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes. The property also includes lower lying scenic foothills as well as arid habitats of high biodiversity. This is located in the ecological transition zone between the mountain ecosystem and the semi-arid savanna grasslands, via the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve.

Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya National Park

How to get to Mount Kenya

Private Transport

If you wish to drive use Thika road all the way to Katarina town. Then turn right onto sign post and drive to Naro Moru town after 12.5km towards Nyeri. Take a right turn to Mt Kenya road which is Clearly marked. Then follow the sign for 15kms to Naro Moru park.

Public Transport

For those using public transport, you take the Matatu to Noru Moru at the Tea Room bus stop. From Naru Moru, take the Matatu to Kiambuthia village, 3 km from the park gate.

Best time to visit Mt Kenya

Mount Kenya National Park is open all year. However, hiking Mount Kenya during the rainy seasons of March to June and October to December is unquestionably more difficult. The dry seasons of January to February ,and July to September are the best times to visit and hike Mount Kenya. The mountain on the other hand, has permanent snow at its summit and is cold all year due to its elevation.

Mount Kenya summits

MT Kenya has three main peaks. The two highest of which are highly technical (Batian and Nelion) and are rarely climbed in comparison to the third peak, Point Lenana, which is a trekking peak. 

Mount Kenya climbing Routes

The following are the popular routes. However there are three main routes on the mountain used by most  trekkers visiting the mountain. Naro Moru in the west, Sirimon in the northwest, and Chogoria in the southeast. Most people pace in some combination of these three.

Naro Moru Route (2 days & 1 night)

This is the most popular and fastest route to Point Lenana, but is often crowded with tourists. The ascent usually takes only three days, and overnight bunkers are available along the way. Alternatively, this route will take you through the vast Teleki Valley with stunning views of the Tyndall Glacier.

Sirimon Route(2 days)

It is the driest region and avoids much of the rain falling on the mountain. The route passes through unique yellow wood forests teeming with wildlife that merge directly into the moors. The bamboo forest is absent in this part of the mountain. Typical itinerary for informal hikes to Point Lenana Sirimon via Chogoria Traverse: This is a typical itinerary for combining the two most scenic routes, Sirimon via Chogoria, and includes a mandatory overnight camping.

Chogoria Route( 6 days)

The Chogoria route strategies from the east of a National Forest Reserve gate near Chogoria village . However, there is no cabin for your high camp, and it’s a bit longer unless you use 4x4s to cut through the ground.

Both routes converge again near the head of a spectacular cliff-top amphitheater known as The Temple. At the bottom of flows Lake Michaelson and at the west end a large inlet where the Nithi River flows.

Burguret Route (3 nights)

This is a rarely used route suitable for people who wish too climb alone. It follows the North Burget river to the peak circuit path to hut turn, and the quickset route to the Peak of Lenana.

Timau Route(2 days & 1 night)

This isn’t the best route to use as it doesn’t have a place to stay overnight. Climbers South ridge route to Nelion and North face route to Batian.

Accommodation and Food

There is a variety of accommodation options in Mount Kenya National Park. Camping is another option allowed throughout the park. Although the use of cabins is encouraged to protect the environment. Cabins can be reserved at any of the park’s 3 main entrances. Cabin facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms are available at no additional cost.

Tourist Attraction sites in Mount Kenya

  • Lewa wildlife conservancy
  • Mount Kenya national park
  • Ol Pejeta ranch
  • Laikipia plateau
  • Aberdare national park

How much Does it cost to Climb Mount Kenya with Guide

This normally depends on duration and the packages are as here under;

Mount Kenya Climbing Charges
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