Explore Kenya with a Local Expert — Wildlife, Conservation & Unforgettable Safaris

Off the Beaten Path: Bird Watching, Hiking in Naivasha [Mar – May]

Bird Watching, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Fishing – Camp Carnelley’s What To Do… Explore… Look Out For.. Accommodation… What To Do… Activities include nature walks and boat trips to the lake. Trips to Hell’s Gate National Park, Mt. Longonot and other excursions can be arranged. The campsite is the highlight of the trip. Explore… The nearby… Continue reading Off the Beaten Path: Bird Watching, Hiking in Naivasha [Mar – May]

Dive In! [Jan – Mar]

The coastline south of Mombasa is a tropical Eden of palm fringed white sand beaches, where the waters of the Indian Ocean meet coral reefs. The protective reefs have created safe and beautiful beaches with calm, inviting waters. The offshore reefs are alive with tropical marine life including sea turtles and dolphins. Both outer and… Continue reading Dive In! [Jan – Mar]

Essential Destination: Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is home to resident hippos, and at times, the largest water fowl population in Kenya, and is the ideal safari destination for birdwatchers. The waters of Lake Naivasha draw great array of game to the shoreline. Buffaloes wallow in the swamps, while the large hippo population laze their days away in the shallows.… Continue reading Essential Destination: Naivasha

Off the Beaten Path: Game Drives & Sundowners at the banks of Ewaso Nyiro [Jun – Oct]

Game Drives, Game Walks, Bird Walks, Picnics, Sundowners – El Karama El Karama looks out on a saltlick at the banks of Ewaso Nyiro that attracts plenty of game. Its been owned by the Grants family since the 1970s. What To Do… What To See… Where To Sleep… What To Do… You have a broad… Continue reading Off the Beaten Path: Game Drives & Sundowners at the banks of Ewaso Nyiro [Jun – Oct]

Birdnificent©: Nairobi Arboretum

When? All year round A 40-ha expanse of attractive open parkland and woodland within 2 km of the City Centre, the Nairobi Arboretum (founded in 1907) offers a tranquil setting in which to appreciate a surprising variety of local garden birds. As one of few remaining Nairobi’s Urban Green Spaces, it owes its existence to… Continue reading Birdnificent©: Nairobi Arboretum

Off the Beaten Path: Rafting, Bungee Jumping – River Tana Grade 5 Rapids [Jan – Mar]

Rafting, bungee jumping, birding – Rapids Camp Sagana River Tana’s Grade 5 rapids not only give the camp its name, but also provide opportunity for adrenaline-filled kayaking, diving from a height of 60 ft. and fresh water fishing. River Tana’s Grade 5 rapids not only give the camp its name, but also provide opportunity for… Continue reading Off the Beaten Path: Rafting, Bungee Jumping – River Tana Grade 5 Rapids [Jan – Mar]

Essential Destination: Nakuru

Described as the most fabulous ornithological site on earth, flocks of more than 300,000 birds can be seen at one time, making the edge of the lake look frosted with pink. With a total area of 368 sq. km, home for more than 450 different kinds of birds, Lake Nakuru is one of the finest… Continue reading Essential Destination: Nakuru