1. RUN IN THE WILD
If you are a fitness enthusiast and you love the outdoors, there is no better way to start your day than with a run in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with the conservancy’s rangers. Join them as they take on a 5 – 7km run which follows gentle terrain across the plains. During your run, there is also a chance you may encounter wildlife such as rhinos and elephants.
You will be in safe hands with professionals who will make sure you are safe.
2. VISIT RETETI A REMOTE COMMUNITY RUN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
Visiting Reteti is a truly authentic experience, it is the first Kenyan community-run facility that rescues orphaned and abandoned elephant calves, with the aim to release them back into the wild. The drive to the Sanctuary takes you through spectacular scenery.
You will be paired with a keeper who will show you the behind-the-scenes running of the sanctuary. The highlight is the feeding time of these rambunctious calves, and you will also have the chance to meet any other wildlife that has been rescued, and now resides at the sanctuary.
3. HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER THE MAASAI MARA
Enjoy a birds-eye view of the African wildlife as you float effortlessly over the Maasai Mara Reserve at sunrise in a hot-air balloon.
Masai Mara National Reserve is the ultimate ballooning destination. The landscape is stunning and the wildlife can make for spectacular viewings from above. You can typically see a good diversity of animals, and you will likely spot elephants, giraffes, various antelope species, and ostriches from the balloon. Some guests also see hyenas, lions, and cheetahs. Depending on the day’s flight path, you may also drift along with one of the rivers and see hippos and crocodiles.
4. VISIT AN AUTHENTIC MAASAI OR SAMBURU VILLAGE
As you pass through the Kenyan landscape you will notice the striking Maasai and Samburu people who are known for their brightly colored traditional clothing and intricate beaded jewelry.
Visiting their village will give you an intimate insight into their traditional way of life that is so drastically different from our lifestyle.
The Maasai inhabit southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, near many of the most popular game parks, while the Samburu live in north-central Kenya, above the Equator. Both speak slightly different versions of the ‘Maa’ language.
5. MEET THE LAST TWO NORTHERN WHITE RHINO ON THE PLANET
Here, guests have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face to face with the last two remaining northern white rhinos on the planet, who are under 24-hour protection from armed guards. Learn about their journey to Kenya from the Czech Republic, and the conservation efforts in progress to save the species.
6. SAFARI BUSH BREAKFAST OR DINNER
If you like to relax with a cup of coffee with breakfast, think what it’s like to relax in the African bush surrounded by the beautiful wilderness, with a chef on hand to make breakfast, along with fresh fruit and bubbly.
Alternatively, enjoy dining under the African stars. You will find that a table and chairs have been set up and that a campfire, lanterns, and bush kitchen await you.
7. INTERACT WITH THE CANINES OF AN ANTI-POACHING TEAM
At Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s anti-poaching canine unit, guests will Interact with the keepers, and learn about the training these canines undergo to become anti-poaching patrollers, you can play a game of human-canines hide and seek, trying to dodge the canines and finding a spot to hide within the Morani Information Centre. This is a fun way to interact with the dogs.
8. WAlKING SAFARI
Nothing is quite like exploring the African bush on foot. Not only will you be able to view animals such as elephants, zebras, and giraffes from a different perspective, you’ll also notice the smaller animals, and learn about the flora, and fauna.
Walking safaris are completely safe and only require a low fitness level. You will be accompanied by a professional ranger and guide, who will be able to explain the sights and sounds of the African bush.
9. RELAX ON DIANI BEACH
An easy add-on and a great way to end your Safari adventure. Stretching 11 miles along the south Kenya coast, Diani renders the best beach-going experience in all of East Africa.
In addition to the powdery white sand and jade-colored waters protected by a coral reef, Diani offers a wide range of outdoor sports (kitesurfing, skydiving, snorkeling, jet skiing), trendy beachfront bars, and restaurants.
