Kenya small group safari, 7 days
Price
£1795 excluding flights
More info
Can be taken on a privately guided basis: costs depend on the number of people traveling and time of year of travel.
Description of Kenya small group safari, 7 days
Price information
£1795 excluding flights
Can be taken on a privately guided basis: costs depend on the number of people traveling and time of year of travel.
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2024: 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
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Reviews
2 Reviews of Kenya small group safari, 7 days
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 04 Feb 2023 by Amanda Kemp
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Very difficult to choose, as it was such a great experience all round, but the game drives were particularly exciting and the elephant orphanage was a highlight for us too.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared to spend lots of money when there, on tips, extra activities and purchases. Don’t wear pale clothing in the red dust areas, the red mud from the Sheldrick Trust pool doesn’t come out - but is a nice reminder. Factor 50 sun cream is advised as the sun is so powerful there even when cloudy. We didn’t enjoy the large roadside tourist shops, as prices were high and negotiation difficult, but preferred to buy from individuals.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We certainly feel that us being there has helped the economy, we enjoyed supporting local projects, like the Kobe bead workshop, which we could have done more of. We were able to support a chef training programme for unschooled people at Eagle View, which was great. We know that our tips and purchases will make a real difference to people and their families given the levels of poverty we saw. We saw a lot of very poor people in the parched area between Amboseli and Tsavo who we would have liked to help, but couldn’t really at the time, which made us feel bad in our private vehicle.
Environmentally, we’re glad we drove rather than flying (and got to see a lot more of real Kenya) and we’re pleased with the levels of care taken at all our stops and in the vehicles to reduce waste and single use plastics. Eagle View in the Mara and the Sands at Chale were particularly impressive on that front. Clearly something drastic needs to happen in the more densely populated parts of the Mara which were litter filled. We hope to support a charity which will tackle that.
Again we feel that we were able to support the many conservation efforts by visiting Kenya and were impressed by how seriously the country takes its conservation.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Overall our vacation was truly excellent and we are so glad we chose to go through yourselves and the tour operator to make sure gave as much as possible back to Kenya in a sustainable way.
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2023 by Simon Horner
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Close encounters with all 3 big cats Leopard, Lion and Cheetah an amazing wildlife experience
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Bring what you need do not overpack and always include long sleeved tops and long trousers for evenings at this time of year
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
The importance of protecting the environment is paramount and we have a number of guidelines that our staff follow to reduce the consumption of paper and other consumables wherever possible. Glass, plastics and paper are all recycled and the plants and vegetation around the proprieties are watered by waste water.Wherever possible, local produce is featured on the menus, this supports local farmers and growers.
A tree-nursery is run, supplying over 30,000 seedlings to the local community. Working with local schools and other bodies to encourage tree-planting within the area, we also arrange tree-planting activities amongst our own staff and guests.
The company that owns the camps takes pro-active steps to ensure the properties and tourism activities are run in an environmentally responsible manner, including solar panels to generate electricity and support generators..
Guests are informed about the various conservation projects that occur in this region and the impact on wildlife is assisted by limiting the number of vehicles around a sighting in the private conservancies.
People
The importance of protecting the communities in which we operate is one of our highest priorities.The Kenyan camps host a number of eco-programmes, all of which are designed to support and sustain the natural and human community of which we are a part and provide an eco-friendly tourist destination. Such programmes vary according to need, but presently they are as follows: Subsidized medical care to the local community - particularly in relation to maternal care and child-immunization; also in relation to HIV/AIDS sensitization. An out-reach programme is operated to the orphanages of the area which allows for visits from staff, the provision of funds, the hosting of seasonal events and the provision of clothing and foodstuffs. The camp works closely with the local Ereri Multi-Cultural Community Manyatta, in the promotion of cultural dance, music, traditional practices and in the promotion of local handicrafts.
Both temporary and permanent jobs are created for the local community, together with training and work-exposure programmes for school leavers.
We encourage interface between our guests and the local villages - hosting tours and promoting the sale of handicraft items.
We showcase cultural dance, costume, singing and cultural craft as part of our corporate undertaking to support and sustain the cultural heritage of our nation. We work with a number of local schools, both by providing educational materials and by hosting environmental training sessions for the pupils.
Local community members are employed, with good working conditions, training opportunities, prospects for the future and a fair wage.
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